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Classic Movie Review
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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The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976)
The Outlaw Josey Wales (1976) is a Western film starring and directed by Clint Eastwood. For this 300th podcast episode, I used "The Hero With a Thousand…
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Grammy Nominated Actor Jordan Lage
In today's captivating interview, join me as I delve into an engaging conversation with the immensely talented Jordan Lage, a well know film, television, and…
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Billy Jack (1971) vs. Hair (1979): Exploring Contrasting Perspectives in Socially Charged Films
Join us on an exploration as we compare Billy Jack (1971) and Hair (1979), two influential films that provide contrasting perspectives on social and political…
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Road House (1948)
Road House (1948) is a Film Noir story bar owner, best friend, and a lady. Starring Richard Widmark, Ida Lupino, and Cornel Wilde The Coyote's Tale, a noir…
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The Fast and the Furious (1954)
This is a Roger Corman-produced Film Noir starring Dorothy Malone and John Ireland in The Fast and the Furious (1954). The Coyote's Tale, a noir mystery by…
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Lady in the Death House (1944)
A Poverty Row Film Noir that is better than expected. Lionel Atwill, Jean Parker, and Douglas Fowley shine in Lady in the Death House (1944). The Coyote's…
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Fate is the Hunter (1964)
A great drama where Glenn Ford, with the help of Nancy Kwan and Suzanne Pleshette, tries to determine if his friend, played by Rod Taylor, is responsible for…
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No Highway in the Sky (1951)
A quirky scientist saving a plane. See James Stewart, Glynis Johns, Marlene Dietrich, and Jack Hawkins in No Highway in the Sky (1951). The Coyote's Tale, a…
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The Enemy Below (1957)
A great duel between an American Destroyer and German U-boat in World War II makes The Enemy Below (1957) a great film. Robert Mitchum Theodore Bikel Curd…
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Top Ten Aviation Movies Made Between 1941 And 1990
Welcome to our video on the Top Ten Aviation Movies Made Between 1941 and 1990. Aviation has long been a fascinating subject for filmmakers. During this…
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Ocean's Eleven (1960)
Veterans from the 82 Airborne in World War II gather to rob five Las Vegas casinos on New Year's Eve in Ocean's Eleven (1960) The Coyote's Tale, a noir mystery…
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The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992)
Michael Caine and the Muppets team up to make a superior version of the Charles Dickens Christmas classic, The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) The Coyote's Tale…
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Lured (1947)
A serial killer in London is traced using American Lucille Ball in a crime-slanted Film Noir. For a good watch, take a look at Lured (1947). The Coyote's Tale…
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Scandal Sheet (1952)
A decent newspaper Film Noir with a great cast of Broderick Crawford, Donna Reed, and John Derek in Scandal Sheet (1952) Classic Movie Review YouTube Channel…
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Artist Leslie Peterson Sapp: The Art of Film Noir
Artist Leslie Peterson Sapp: The Art of Film Noir I was very fortunate to have a conversation with artist and Visual Noir creator Leslie Patterson Sapp for the…
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The Return of Doctor X (1939)
The only horror Humphrey Bogart ever made. Piggybacking on the success of Doctor X (1932), The Return of Doctor X (1939) is a better film The Coyote's Tale, a…
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Doctor X (1932)
An early Technicolor horror/comedy film starring Lionel Atwill, Fay Wray, Preston Foster, and Lee Tracy in Doctor X (1932) The Coyote's Tale, a noir mystery by…
Classic Movie ReviewHearts of the West (1975): Jeff Bridges' Forgotten Western Comedy
Hearts of the West (1975): Jeff Bridges' Forgotten Western Comedy What happens when a wannabe writer stumbles into the world of low-budget cowboy movies and…
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Johnny Stool Pigeon (1949)
An average Film Noir, made exciting by the snarling of Dan Duryea and the lamb quality of Shelly Winters in Johnny Stool Pigeon (1949) The Coyote's Tale, a…
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Scarlet Street (1945)
A great Film Noir directed by Fritz Lang, starring Edward G. Robinson, Joan Bennett, and Dan Duryea in Scarlet Street (1945) The Coyote's Tale, a noir mystery…
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Manhandled (1949)
A fair to middling Film Noir with a great cast. Not the best film ever but Manhandled (1949) is worth a watch if you're a fan of the genre. The Coyote's Tale…
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The Killing (1956)
One of the best heists films, one of the best Film Noirs, and a great ensemble cast in the dark film, The Killing (1956) The Coyote's Tale, a noir mystery by…
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The Sundowners (1960)
A story of iterant sheep drovers in 1920s Australia. The scenery and great acting make The Sundowners (1960) a great movie. The Coyote's Tale, a noir mystery…
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Field of Dreams (1989)
A great sports fantasy. Burt Lancaster, James Earl Jones, Ray Liotta, and Kevin Costner are amazing in Field of Dreams (1989) The Coyote's Tale, a noir mystery…
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Kansas City Confidential (1952)
This is a solid Film Noir with a twist ending and the best set of bad guys in Kansas City Confidential (1952) The Coyote's Tale, a noir mystery by John…
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Black Sunday (1977)
A very exciting action film as Mossad agents fight Black September over a blimp and a super bowl plot in Black Sunday (1977) The Coyote's Tale, a noir mystery…
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The Flight of the Phoenix (1965)
A great cast is featured as crash survivors try to rebuild their plane and fly out of the desert in The Flight of the Phoenix (1965) The Coyote's Tale, a noir…
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In the Heat of the Night (1967)
Masterful actors Sidney Poitier and Rod Steiger are on fire in the racially charged smalltown drama In the Heat of the Night (1967) The Coyote's Tale, a noir…
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The Dark Corner (1946)
A solid Film Noir starring the queen of comedy, Lucille Ball, as a hardened big city secretary in The Dark Corner (1946) The Coyote's Tale, a noir mystery by…
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Auntie Mame (1958)
A Broadway comedy turned into a very funny movie. Rosalind Russell is amazing as the lover of life in Auntie Mame (1958) The Coyote's Tale, a noir mystery by…
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Roadblock (1951)
A pretty exciting Film Noir, that cools a little in the back half. Roadblock (1951) features Charles McGraw and lovely Joan Dixon. The Coyote's Tale, a noir…
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All The King's Men (1949)
An amazing tale of the rise to political power and the associated corruption. Broderick Crawford is perfect in All the King's Men (1949) The Coyote's Tale, a…
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Human Desire (1954)
A decent Film Noir starring Gloria Grahame, Glenn Ford, and Broderick Crawford. Human Desire (1954) is based on an Emile Zola story. The Coyote's Tale, a noir…
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Lady in the Lake (1946)
A complicated Film Noir shot in Point of View Style. Robert Montgomery and Audrey Totter in Lady in the Lake (1946) The Coyote's Tale, a noir mystery by John…
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Shadow of the Vampire (2000)
Today, I am joined by Katherine Cornelison of the Creepy Americana podcast to talk about Shadow of the Vampire (2000). This great vampire movie is a fantastic…
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Escape from New York (1981)
One of the greatest anti-hero films. Set in the dystopian future, Snake and Escape from New York (1981) are not to be missed. The Coyote's Tale, a noir mystery…
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New Orleans Uncensored (1955)
A low-end Film Noir, with great shots of the Cresent City. Mike Mazurki stands out in New Orleans Uncensored (1955) The Coyote's Tale, a noir mystery by John…
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Dark City (1950)
A solid and suspenseful Film Noir with Charlton Heston and Lizabeth Scott. A great supporting cast in Dark City (1950) The Coyote's Tale, a noir mystery by…
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Too Late for Tears (1949)
An interesting FIlm Noir with one of the meanest Femme Fatales ever in Too Late for Tears (1949) AKA Killer Bait (1955) The Coyote's Tale, a noir mystery by…
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The Late Show (1977)
This movie is a surprising good New-Noir about a private investigator who is past his prime and a lovely kook. See Art Carney and Lily Tomlin in The Late Show…
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Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed (1969)
In the fifth Hammer Frankenstein, Peter Cushing stars as the Baron in Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed (1969) The Coyote's Tale, a noir mystery by John…
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Krull (1983)
A great fantasy and sci-fi combination that was way ahead of its time. Krull (1983) has a great soundtrack and some good actors. The Coyote's Tale, a noir…
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The Man Who Would Be King (1975)
John Huston directed this epic tale of two rogue adventurers. Sean Connery and Michael Caine are amazing in The Man Who Would Be King (1975) The Coyote's Tale…
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Winchester '73 (1950)
Winchester '73 (1950) is a great western film that is also considered to be a Film Noir. Jimmy Stewart, Shelley Winters, Dan Duryea, Stephen McNally, and…
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Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye (1950)
James Cagney and Barbara Payton, in a solid Film Noir. Don't miss Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye (1950). It holds up against White Heat (1949) The Coyote's Tale, a noir…
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The Lost Boys (1987)
Today I am joined by Katherine Cornelison of the Creepy Americana podcast to talk about the great 1980s glam vampire movie, The Lost Boys (1987). This great…
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Chicago Syndicate (1955): Taking Down the Mob from the Inside!
A pretty average Film Noir with a great villain and a gorgeous mysterious woman. A different setup makes Chicago Syndicate (1955) a good watch The Coyote's…
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Animalympics (1980)
An animated classic where the animal kingdom competed in its own Olympic games. Animalympics (1980) is a hilarious time capsule of the 1980s The Coyote's Tale…
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Breaker Morant (1980)
A great movie featuring a trial following the Second Boer War. Are they heroes or villains in Breaker Morant (1980). The Coyote's Tale, a noir mystery by John…
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Las Vegas Shakedown (1955)
An average Film Noir, with an outstanding cast and scenes showing old Las Vegas. Enjoy watching Las Vegas Shakedown (1955) The Coyote's Tale, a noir mystery by…
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The Price of Fear (1956)
My latest podcast is on a well-made Film Noir, with Femme Fatale Merle Oberon and Lex Barker as the accused. Enjoy a unique story in The Price of Fear (1956)…
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The Most Dangerous Game (1932)
Fay Wray trapped on an island in danger, her only hope is a professional hunter as they played The Most Dangerous Game (1932) The Coyote's Tale, a noir mystery…
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Impact (1949)
A pretty good second-tier Film Noir with a great cast of actors. Brian Donlevy, Ella Raines, and Helen Walker lead the cast in Impact (1949) The Coyote's Tale…
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Dangerous to Know (1938)
A very good performance by Anna May Wong as an unloved woman with Akim Tamiroff and Anthony Quinn in Dangerous to Know (1938) The Coyote's Tale, a noir mystery…
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The Big Sleep (1978)
Packed with big stars and based on a Raymond Chandler novel, this Neo-Noir remake had everything it needs, but The Big Sleep (1978) fell short. The Coyote's…
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Chinatown (1974)
Widely considered to be the greatest Neo-Noir film, Chinatown (1974) is an action-packed story with great actors and sleazy villains. The Coyote's Tale, a noir…
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Dan A. Brown Interview
I was fortunate to interview author Daniel A. Brown. Brown has recently released Movies: Why We Love 'Em…And How They Change Us. See video on YouTube. The…
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Zero Hour! (1957)
This early disaster film was the model for Airplane! (1980). In Zero Hour! (1957) following Halibut poisoning, a broken man flies the plane. The Coyote's Tale…
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Roughshod (1949)
This is a great Western starring Gloria Grahame. In Roughshod (1949), Grahame is a salon girl looking for a better life. The Coyote's Tale, a noir mystery by…
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The Devil Thumbs a Ride (1947)
A fairly routine Film Noir with a great performance by Lawrence Tierney and a psychotic criminal. A must watch - The Devil Thumbs a Ride (1947) The Coyote's…