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Join the host archaeologist John for classic movies reviews with his own special spin. Using his archaeological background, he connects historic, cinematic, genealogical, and current facts to add a dimension to his reviews that will increase your enjoyment of these classic movies. John tells all for movies over 25 years old. He also presents his world-famous short summaries of each classic movies reviewed. ClassicMovieRev.com
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Barbara Stanwyck - The Femme Fatales of Film Noir #Noirvember 22, 2024
Barbara Stanwyck - The Femme Fatales of Film Noir #Noirvember 22, 2024. Thirty days of some of the greatest ladies in Film Noir as they take on deadly roles…
Classic Movie ReviewThe Mark of Zorro (1940): Experience the Thrilling Adventures as He Fights for Justice and Love
In The Mark of Zorro (1940), Don Diego Vega, the seemingly foppish son of a wealthy landowner, secretly becomes the masked hero Zorro to defend the oppressed…
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Yvonne DeCarlo - The Femme Fatales of Film Noir #Noirvember 21, 2024
Yvonne DeCarlo - The Femme Fatales of Film Noir #Noirvember 21, 2024. Thirty days of some of the greatest ladies in Film Noir as they take on deadly roles…
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Claire Trevor - The Femme Fatales of Film Noir #Noirvember 20, 2024
Claire Trevor - The Femme Fatales of Film Noir #Noirvember 20, 2024. Thirty days of some of the greatest ladies in Film Noir as they take on deadly roles…
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Cathy O'Donnell - The Femme Fatales of Film Noir #Noirvember 19, 2024
Cathy O'Donnell - The Femme Fatales of Film Noir #Noirvember 19, 2024. Thirty days of some of the greatest ladies in Film Noir as they take on deadly roles…
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Jane Greer - The Femme Fatales of Film Noir #Noirvember 18, 2024
Jane Greer - The Femme Fatales of Film Noir #Noirvember 18, 2024. Thirty days of some of the greatest ladies in Film Noir as they take on deadly roles…
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Audrey Totter - The Femme Fatales of Film Noir #Noirvember 17, 2024
Audrey Totter - The Femme Fatales of Film Noir #Noirvember 17, 2024. Thirty days of some of the greatest ladies in Film Noir as they take on deadly roles…
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Eve Arden - The Femme Fatales of Film Noir #Noirvember 16, 2024
Eve Arden - The Femme Fatales of Film Noir #Noirvember 16, 2024. Thirty days of some of the greatest ladies in Film Noir as they take on deadly roles…
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Ella Raines - The Femme Fatales of Film Noir #Noirvember 15, 2024
Ella Raines - The Femme Fatales of Film Noir #Noirvember 15, 2024. Thirty days of some of the greatest ladies in Film Noir as they take on deadly roles…
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Joan Crawford - The Femme Fatales of Film Noir #Noirvember 14, 2024
Joan Crawford - The Femme Fatales of Film Noir #Noirvember 14, 2024. Thirty days of some of the greatest ladies in Film Noir as they take on deadly roles…
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Jean Peters - The Femme Fatales of Film Noir #Noirvember 13, 2024
Jean Peters - The Femme Fatales of Film Noir #Noirvember 13, 2024. Thirty days of some of the greatest ladies in Film Noir as they take on deadly roles…
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Thelma Ritter - The Femme Fatales of Film Noir #Noirvember 12, 2024
Thelma Ritter - The Femme Fatales of Film Noir #Noirvember 12, 2024. Thirty days of some of the greatest ladies in Film Noir as they take on deadly roles…
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Linda Darnell - The Femme Fatales of Film Noir #Noirvember 11, 2024
Linda Darnell - The Femme Fatales of Film Noir #Noirvember 11, 2024. Thirty days of some of the greatest ladies in Film Noir as they take on deadly roles…
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Marie Windsor - The Femme Fatales of Film Noir #Noirvember 10, 2024
Marie Windsor - The Femme Fatales of Film Noir #Noirvember 10, 2024. Thirty days of some of the greatest ladies in Film Noir as they take on deadly roles…
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Lizabeth Scott - The Femme Fatales of Film Noir #Noirvember 09, 2024
Lizabeth Scott - The Femme Fatales of Film Noir #Noirvember 09, 2024. Thirty days of some of the greatest ladies in Film Noir as they take on deadly roles…
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Mary Astor - The Femme Fatales of Film Noir #Noirvember 08, 2024
Mary Astor - The Femme Fatales of Film Noir #Noirvember 08, 2024. Thirty days of some of the greatest ladies in Film Noir as they take on deadly roles…
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Veronica Lake - The Femme Fatales of Film Noir #Noirvember 07, 2024
Veronica Lake - The Femme Fatales of Film Noir #Noirvember 07, 2024. Thirty days of some of the greatest ladies in Film Noir as they take on deadly roles…
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Ida Lupino - The Femme Fatales of Film Noir #Noirvember 06, 2024
Ida Lupino - The Femme Fatales of Film Noir #Noirvember 06, 2024. Thirty days of some of the greatest ladies in Film Noir as they take on deadly roles…
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Ann Savage - The Femme Fatales of Film Noir #Noirvember 05, 2024
Ann Savage - The Femme Fatales of Film Noir #Noirvember 05, 2024. Thirty days of some of the greatest ladies in Film Noir as they take on deadly roles…
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Joan Bennett - The Femme Fatales of Film Noir #Noirvember 04, 2024
Joan Bennett - The Femme Fatales of Film Noir #Noirvember 04, 2024. Thirty days of some of the greatest ladies in Film Noir as they take on deadly roles…
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Shelly Winters - The Femme Fatales of Film Noir #Noirvember 03, 2024
Shelly Winters - The Femme Fatales of Film Noir #Noirvember 03, 2024. Thirty days of some of the greatest ladies in Film Noir as they take on deadly roles…
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Lana Turner - The Femme Fatales of Film Noir #Noirvember 02, 2024
Lana Turner - The Femme Fatales of Film Noir #Noirvember 02, 2024. Thirty days of some of the greatest ladies in Film Noir as they take on deadly roles…
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Gloria Grahame - The Femme Fatales of Film Noir #Noirvember 01, 2024
Gloria Grahame - The Femme Fatales of Film Noir #Noirvember 01, 2024. Thirty days of some of the greatest ladies in Film Noir as they take on deadly roles…
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Introduction - The Femme Fatales of Film Noir #Noirvember 2024
Introduction - The Femme Fatales of Film Noir #Noirvember 2024 . Thirty days of some of the greatest ladies in Film Noir as they take on deadly roles…
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Near Dark (1987) - A Gritty, Underrated Vampire Cult Classic
Near Dark (1987) offers a fresh take on the vampire genre, blending gritty Western elements with horror. Directed by Kathryn Bigelow, this cult classic…
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The Wolf Man (1941) Revised: Classic Werewolf Tale! Audio Only
The Wolf Man (1941) is a defining moment in horror cinema history, establishing the werewolf as a permanent figure in the genre. Join us as we explore the…
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The Falcon Out West (1944) - A Classic Mystery Adventure!
Join us as we explore The Falcon Out West (1944), a thrilling mix of mystery and Western adventure. When a wealthy Texan is murdered, the suave detective Tom…
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King Kong (1933) - The Monster Movie That Changed Cinema Forever
Step into the groundbreaking world of King Kong (1933), the iconic monster movie that revolutionized special effects and adventure filmmaking. Discover how…
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Actor/Director Antonia Bogdanovich: Influences and Inspiration
Antonia Bogdanovich discusses her film Phantom Halo (2014) and its director's cut Sleep No More (2022). She explains that the motivation behind creating the…
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Killer's Kiss (1955) - Stanley Kubrick's Early Noir Masterpiece
Explore Stanley Kubrick's Killer's Kiss (1955), an early film noir that showcases the director's budding genius. With its gritty New York setting and a tense…
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High Road to China (1983) Revised Audio Only 323
Join us as we explore the exhilarating world of High Road to China (1983), starring Tom Selleck and Bess Armstrong. Set in the 1920s, this film follows the…
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Crossroads (1986) - The Symbolism of the Crossroads
In this conversation, the hosts discuss the movie Crossroads (1986) and its portrayal of Southern lore, witchcraft, and the blues. They share their initial…
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The Naked Prey (1965): Survival and Pursuit
Explore The Naked Prey (1965), a gripping tale of survival and human endurance. Witness Cornel Wilde's incredible journey as he battles nature and pursuers in…
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I Wake Up Screaming (1941): Understanding This Films Place in Film Noir
I Wake Up Screaming (1941) is considered one of the contenders for the first Film Noir. The film follows the murder of a fashion model and the investigation…
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The Fighting 69th (1940): Cowardice, Bravery, and Cagney
Join me for a Midi as I dive into "The Fighting 69th" (1940), a stirring World War I drama that explores Cowardice, Bravery, Religion, and Community. Uncover…
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Sue Tabashnik: Meeting Patrick Swayze and His Impact, Dirty Dancing (1987) and Road House (1989)
Sue Tabashnik, author of four books on Patrick Swayze, discusses his films and his impact on fans. They discuss the movie Road House (1989) and its enduring…
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The Gods Must be Crazy (1980): Movies That Can't Be Made Now
In The Gods Must Be Crazy (1980), a mysterious object disrupts a hunter-gatherer band, leading to a series of comedic and adventurous events. The film explores…
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Leave Her to Heaven (1945): The Unique Elements
In this conversation, John Cornelison and Russell Guest from Retro Movie Roundtable discuss the film noir movie Leave Her to Heaven (1945). They share their…
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Nosferatu (1922) and a Lot of Dracula
In this conversation, John and Katherine discuss the origins and influence of vampires in literature and film, focusing on Bram Stoker's Dracula and the…
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Godzilla (1954): The One that Started it All Audio Only 315
Dive into the epic world of Godzilla (1954), the iconic monster movie that started it all. Explore the origins, special effects, and cultural impact of this…
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Five Minutes to Live (1961)
A Film Noir featuring Johnny Cash and a couple of other great actors. Five Minutes to Live (1961) is a gripping crime thriller. **Reviews Mentioned** The…
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711 Ocean Drive (1950)
Plunge into the gripping world of 711 Ocean Drive (1950), a Film Noir crime thriller that takes you deep into the underbelly of the criminal underworld. Join…
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The Dawn Patrol (1938)
Join us as we explore The Dawn Patrol (1938), a classic tale of World War I aviation with Erroll Flynn, David Niven, and Basil Rathbone. **Reviews Mentioned**…
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The Horse Soldiers (1959) Revised
Join us as we explore The Horse Soldiers (1959), a classic Western featuring John Wayne and directed by John Ford. We look at some of the historical aspects of…
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A Christmas Story 2 (2012)
A Christmas Story 2 (2012) - a sequel continuing the Yuletide hi-jinks of the beloved A Christmas Story (1983). **Reviews Mentioned** It's a Wonderful Life…
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Twelve Lines of Christmas: From the Sacred to the Profane
Twelve Lines of Christmas: From the Sacred to the Profane. Join us as I talk about twelve famous Christmas quotes and giver my personal take on each. **Reviews…
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Rumble on the Docks (1956)
Rumble on the Docks (1956): Film Noir with Star Trek Connections Join us as we dissect the intense world of Rumble on the Docks (1956), a gripping Film Noir…
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Thirty Day of Film Noir for NOIRvember 2023
For the second year in a row, I will celebrate NOIRvember by answering one question daily about Film Noir for the entire month. I have a list of about 70…
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World In My Corner (1956)
World In My Corner (1956): Sweet Science and Medal of Honor **Reviews Mentioned** The Set-Up (1949) - https://youtu.be/kt8JjYqJRF0 High Sierra (1941) -…
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Scott Eyman - Charlie Chaplin vs. America: When Art, Sex, and Politics Collided
I'm thrilled to introduce a true luminary in the literary and cinematic worlds. None other than author extraordinaire Scott Eyman. With an impressive portfolio…
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Fright Night (1985)
Step into the world of '80s horror with our review and in-depth analysis of "Fright Night" (1985). Join us as we explore the terrifying and often hilarious…
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Children of the Night - A Universal Song of Monster Love
Mystery of the Cave - Book two of the Michael Potts Archaeological Mystery novel - https://amzn.to/3EvGCEE Katherine and I were fortunate to spend some time…
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Hitchcock's Blondes: An Interview with Author Laurence Leamer
Mystery of the Cave - Book two of the Michael Potts Archaeological Mystery novel - https://amzn.to/3EvGCEE Today, we have a special treat for you. We're diving…
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The Ghost of Frankenstein (1942)
Mystery of the Cave - Book two of the Michael Potts Archaeological Mystery novel -https://amzn.to/3EvGCEE October Frankenstein Playlist -…
Classic Movie ReviewDance Hall Racket (1953): Crime, Chaos, and Burlesque Scandals!
Mystery of the Cave - Book two of the Michael Potts Archaeological Mystery novel - https://amzn.to/3EvGCEE Dance Hall Racket (1953) was written by comedian…
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Dracula's Daughter (1936) Revised
Following the death of Count Dracula, Marya Zaleska, Dracula's Daughter (1936), arrives in London to try and break the family curse. Mystery of the Cave, an…
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The Racket (1951)
Dive into the seedy underbelly of 1950s crime cinema with our in-depth analysis of The Racket (1951). Join us as we explore the suspenseful world of…
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The Big Red One (1980)
The Big Red One (1980), directed by Sam Fuller, is one of the classic World War II movies. The movie is based on Fuller's war years. A Third Face by Samuel…
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The Brasher Doubloon (1947)
Based on Chandler's novel "The High Window," The Brasher Doubloon (1947) is the second of many times this classic was brought to the screen. The Coyote's Tale…
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Flying High: A Tale of Two 'Dawn Patrol' Films from the Golden Age of Hollywood
Today, we have an exciting topic to discuss as we compare and contrast two remarkable films titled The Dawn Patrol (1930) and The Dawn Patrol (1938). These…