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Episode 217 - The 39 Steps

November 06, 2022 by Matthew Johnson in drama, mystery, noir, thriller, war, action

“The 39 Steps” 1935 is a spy movie with action taking place in the United Kingdom. Director Alfred Hitchcock packs the film with elements such as an innocent man on the run, a Hitchcock cameo, and the “MacGuffin” plot device important to the drama.

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November 06, 2022 /Matthew Johnson
Alfred Hitchcock, Robert Donat, Madeleine Carroll, Godfrey Tearle, Wylie Watson
drama, mystery, noir, thriller, war, action
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Episode 207 - Crossfire

December 16, 2021 by Matthew Johnson in drama, noir, mystery, thriller

"Crossfire" 1947 deals with anti-Semitism and murder. Director Edward Dmytryk creates a masterful movie taking us to a place where hatred, fear, and ignorance culminate in the senseless beating death of Joseph Samuels a decorated veteran played by Sam Levene. The film is based on Richard Brooks's 1945 novel The Brick Foxhole.

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December 16, 2021 /Matthew Johnson
edward dmytryk, sam levene, richard brooks, the brick foxhole, robert young, robert ryan, robert mitchum, gloria grahame
drama, noir, mystery, thriller
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Episode 206 - Touch Of Evil

October 15, 2021 by Matthew Johnson in drama, mystery, noir

"Touch of Evil" 1958 and 1998 Director's cut is based on the 1956 novel Badge of Evil. Orson Welles directed the movie,

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October 15, 2021 /Matthew Johnson
Charlton heston, joseph calleia, janet leigh, Orson Welles
drama, mystery, noir
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Episode 199 - Elevator to the Gallows

May 04, 2021 by Matthew Johnson in drama, thriller, noir

Happy May the 4th!

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"Elevator to the Gallows" 1958 is a French crime film directed by Louis Malle. The musical score by Miles Davisis improvised and creates a haunting mood that adds beautifully to the drama. The cinematography of Henri Decae is remarkable.

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May 04, 2021 /Matthew Johnson
jeanne moreau, jean wall, maurice ronet, georges poujouly, yori bertin, louis malle, miles davis, henri decae
drama, thriller, noir
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