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"Now Listen to Me..."

Just some thoughts on this month’s happenings:

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Dish of the Day

Just some film musings of a more succinct, spontaneous and sometimes seditious nature:

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Today on TCM:


My enthusiasm for this next film which, along with Bad Day at Black Rock (1955) and Mystery Street (1950), also happens to be directed by John Sturges may be “icier” than say Howard Hughes’, however, viewers may find enough intrigue, suspense and supportive factors to make the journey to Ice Station Zebra (1968)

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Dish of the Day (A Long Good Friday Edition)

Just some film musings of a more succinct, spontaneous and sometimes seditious nature:

Friday, October 20, 2023

Today on TCM:

Not all of the TCM films I review receive favourable notices. Bob Fosse’s biographical drama Star 80 (1983)

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Dish of the Day (A Long Good Friday Edition)

Just some film musings of a more succinct, spontaneous and sometimes seditious nature:

Friday, October 13, 2023

This weekend on TCM:

The caper film first laid its roots in The Asphalt Jungle (1950)

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