Dish of the Day
Just some film musings of a more succinct, spontaneous and sometimes seditious nature:
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Today on TCM:
Few biopics are as inspirational as Michael Curtiz’ Jim Thorpe - All American (1951),
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Dish of the Day
Just some film musings of a more succinct, spontaneous and sometimes seditious nature:
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Today’s “Dish of the Day” has a brief review of mine that was inspired by a post in one of the film related Facebook chat rooms. This includes the Cinema Cafe group (all readers are encouraged to join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/902349343110685).
A member created a post on the film noir The Bribe (1949),
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Dish of the Day
Just some film musings of a more succinct, spontaneous and sometimes seditious nature:
Monday, April 3, 2023
Today’s “Dish of the Day” concerns whether or not a true Film noir can end on an uplifting, positive or hopeful note.
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Sunday, April 2, 2023
Today on TCM:
My first TCM recommendation for April is Baby Face (1933),
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Saturday, April 1, 2023
Just posted to the CC site is this month’s “Now Listen to Me…” column
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Friday, March 31, 2023
Today on TCM:
“The mattress is soft and there're hangers in the closet and stationary with "Bates' Motel" printed on it in case you want to make your friends back home envious.”
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Thursday, March 30, 2023
Today’s “Dish of the Day” has a brief review of mine that was inspired by a post in one of the film related Facebook chat rooms. This includes the Cinema Cafe group (all readers are encouraged to join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/902349343110685).
The Elephant Man (1980)
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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Today’s “Dish of the Day” has a brief review of mine that was inspired by a post in one of the film related Facebook chat rooms. This includes the Cinema Cafe group (all readers are encouraged to join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/902349343110685).
Basic Instinct (1992)
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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Today on TCM:
Birdman of Alcatraz (1962)
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Monday, March 27, 2023
Not too long ago in one of the film related Facebook chat rooms (all readers are welcome to join ours here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/902349343110685) a member was complaining about “spoilers,” i.e. story developments that are divulged by movie critics often without warning in addition to the many posts and comments appearing in this very same chatroom.
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Sunday, March 26, 2023
Today on TCM:
Next is a sterling example of how to present complex and enthralling characters, all of whom develop naturally while still holding our intense fascination: Citizen Kane,
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Saturday, March 25, 2023
Today’s “Dish of the Day” has a brief review of mine that was inspired by a post in one of the film related Facebook chat rooms. This includes the Cinema Cafe group (all readers are encouraged to join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/902349343110685). Once again, my views seem to be with a minority of dissenters.
Mississippi Burning (1988)
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Friday, March 24, 2023
Today on TCM:
A film well worth seeing is Network (1976),
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Thursday, March 23, 2023
Now playing on Watch TCM (available at no extra cost to all TCM subscribers):
The Ghost and Mrs. Muir is a romantic fantasy/drama that provides viewers with an incredibly moving experience.
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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Today’s “Dish of the Day” has a brief review of mine that was inspired by a post in one of the film related Facebook chat rooms. This includes the Cinema Cafe group (all readers are encouraged to join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/902349343110685).
The King of Comedy (1982)
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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Today on TCM:
Anatomy of a Murder (1959) is one of the most authentic and enthralling courtroom dramas of all time.
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Monday, March 20, 2023
Today’s “Dish of the Day” has a brief review of mine that was inspired by a post in one of the film related Facebook chat rooms. This includes the Cinema Cafe group (all readers are encouraged to join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/902349343110685).
Pursued (1947)
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Sunday, March 19, 2023
Today on TCM:
Otto Preminger’s directed classic, 1944’s Laura,
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Saturday, March 18, 2023
Today’s “Dish of the Day” has a brief review of mine that was inspired by a post in one of the film related Facebook chat rooms. This includes the Cinema Cafe group (all readers are encouraged to join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/902349343110685).
The following review is for one of my Top Ten Guilty Treasure runner ups. The complete set of entries for which can be seen here.
The Quick and the Dead (1995)
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