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Merton of the Movies (1947)
“I feel I belong in a costume.” Merton of the Movies is a light-hearted look at Old Hollywood and the silent film era, and what’s so interesting about the film is that it seems to de… more →
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Merton of the Movies (1947)
Guy A. Savage wrote 1 month ago: “I feel I belong in a costume.” Merton of the Movies is a light-hearted look at Old Holl … more →
Film Noir Quotes--The Velvet Touch (1948)
Guy A. Savage wrote 5 months ago: “Love…I don’t even know how you spell it.” “I’ll tell him things … more →
Film Noir Quotes--The Scar aka Hollow Triumph (1948)
Guy A. Savage wrote 6 months ago: “It’s a bitter little world full of sad surprises, and you don’t go around letting people hurt you.“ … more →
Film Noir Quotes--Double Indemnity (1944)
Guy A. Savage wrote 6 months ago: “Yes, I killed him. I killed him for money–and a woman–and I didn’t get the money and I didn’t … more →
The Velvet Touch (1948)
Guy A. Savage wrote 2 years ago: “Love…I don’t even know how you spell it.” “I’ll tell him things … more →
Test Tube Babies (1948)
Guy A. Savage wrote 2 years ago: Test Tube Babies/ Hell is a Place Called Hollywood is a double feature DVD release from Alpha Vide … more →
The Strange Loves of Martha Ivers (1946)
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Guy A. Savage wrote 2 years ago: “Don’t look back, baby. Don’t ever look back.” Young Martha Ivers shares a … more →
Strange Impersonation (1946)
Guy A. Savage wrote 2 years ago: “You cannot escape the person you are.” In the film, Strange Impersonation chemist Nor … more →
The Heat's On (1943)
Guy A. Savage wrote 2 years ago: “Doesn’t your conscience ever bother you?” The Heat’s On (AKA Tropicana) is … more →
Brute Force (1947)
Guy A. Savage wrote 2 years ago: “Force does make leaders.” Westgate Prison is a powder keg. It’s overcrowded, and … more →
Crossfire (1947)
Guy A. Savage wrote 2 years ago: “You ought to be kept in a cage.” WWII has ended, and a group of GIs are loose in Washi … more →
Lady of Burlesque (1943)
Guy A. Savage wrote 2 years ago: “Makes me want to leave the wife.” Dixie Daisy (Barbara Stanwyck) is the hot new number … more →
Dillinger (1945)
Guy A. Savage wrote 2 years ago: The film Dillinger charts the rise and fall of notorious gangster John Dillinger. The story presente … more →
Impact (1949)
Guy A. Savage wrote 2 years ago: “Fate plays an important part in these matters.” In Impact, a noir title from director … more →
Too Late for Tears (1949)
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Guy A. Savage wrote 2 years ago: “So you’ve already started spending it.” Jane Palmer (Lizabeth Scott) and her hus … more →
Force of Evil (1948)
Guy A. Savage wrote 2 years ago: “It’s business.” John Morse (John Garfield) is an ambitious attorney. He’s … more →
Scared Stiff (1945)
Guy A. Savage wrote 2 years ago: “Have you got a woman in this room?” A dead body, an antique chess set, and two scheming … more →
Railroaded (1947)
Guy A. Savage wrote 2 years ago: “Don’t give me that love stuff.” In Railroaded, Clara’s Beauty Salon operat … more →
My Little Chickadee (1940)
Guy A. Savage wrote 2 years ago: “I generally avoid temptation unless I can’t resist it.” Teaming sexpot Mae West … more →
