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Finally a warm evening! Tonight marks the first double-digit positive temperature of 2021. Life during the pandemic has, for me, been spent almost entirely outdoors.…
This is a true story about security guards — one who planted items in my belongings in an apparent attempt to have me arrested, and…
Thrift Store Death Spiral – Three The standard approach to dealing with problems and errors in a system is mitigation. We mitigate the probable cost…
Thrift Store Death Spiral – Two As a result of the time I spent in thrift store book sections, I found some real treasures. Those,…
Thrift Store Death Spiral – One As someone who moved away from home early I often had to find ways to stretch my funds. It…
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Film Recommendation / The Sound of Silence (2019) ‘The Sound of Silence,’ at Amazon Sound in film has never stopped evolving. Musical accompaniment, voice, stereo…
Film Recommendation / The Yakuza Papers: I-V (1973-1974) ‘The Yakuza Papers,’ at Amazon Narrowing the choice of film for today has probably been the most…
Film Recommendation / Exit Through the Gift Shop (2010) ‘Exit Through the Gift Shop,’ at Amazon There’s not much most can say about Banksy but…
Film Recommendation / Reprisal (2019) x TOTDY (2019) ‘TOTDY,’ Soundtrack vinyl at Amazon ‘Reprisal,’ and ‘Too Old to Die Young.’ These series are included because…
Film Recommendation / Blade Runner: 2049 (2017) ‘Blade Runner:2049,’ at Amazon ‘Blade Runner:2049,’ is perfect. It’s got everything I’ve been writing about. Whether that’s due…
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‘Out of the Past,’ 1947
A Classic Film Noir Gem of Intrigue and Betrayal ‘Out of the Past,’ at Amazon Introduction: “Out of the Past,” directed by Jacques Tourneur, is a quintessential film noir masterpiece that graced the silver screen in 1947. This atmospheric and…
The Trouble with Angels, 1966
A Light-Hearted Departure with a Touch of Depth Introduction “The Trouble with Angels,” released in 1966, marks a significant departure for director Ida Lupino, who was known for her gritty, socially conscious films. This comedy-drama, set in an all-girls Catholic…
Never Fear, 1949
A Sensitive Take on Physical Disability and the Human Spirit Introduction “Never Fear,” released in 1950, is another remarkable film directed by Ida Lupino, who was known for her courage in tackling socially relevant and often taboo subjects. This film…
Not Wanted, 1949
A Pioneering Exploration of Unwed Motherhood and Social Stigma Introduction “Not Wanted,” released in 1949, is a groundbreaking film directed by Ida Lupino, one of the few female directors in Hollywood’s Golden Age. The film delves into the taboo subject…
‘The Man Who Knew Too Much,’ 1934/1956
A Diptych in Hitchcock’s Career Introduction Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Man Who Knew Too Much” occupies a unique space within his prolific career, given that it was made twice—once in 1934 in Britain and then again in 1956 in Hollywood. Each…
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