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Episode 271 – The Big Combo, part 1

Posted in crime, drama on December 4th, 2013 by admin

A police detective (Cornel Wilde) obsessed with bringing down a mob boss can’t come up with any hard evidence against him. But a name uttered by the boss’ troubled girlfriend might be a lifeline for the investigation. 1955. Part 1 of 3.

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Episode 267 – Suspicion: Four O’Clock, part 2

Posted in drama, television on November 6th, 2013 by admin

The clock keeps ticking as Paul (E.G. Marshall) struggles to find a way to escape the bomb in time. Will the wife he intends to kill help him? Part 2 of 2.

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E.G. Marshall @ Wikipedia
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MFTB211 – The Lazarus Syndrome, part 1
Radio versions of “Three O’Clock”

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Episode 266 – Suspicion: Four O’Clock, part 1

Posted in drama, television on October 28th, 2013 by admin

Alfred Hitchcock directed this anthology series’ first episode, about a watchmaker (E.G. Marshall) who plans precise and drastic revenge against his wife he suspects is cheating on him. First aired 1957. Part 1 of 2.

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Four O’Clock @ The Hitchcock Wiki
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Harry Dean Stanton @ Wikipedia

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Episode 265 – Get Christie Love! part 2

Posted in action, crime, drama, television on September 25th, 2013 by admin

Christie (Teresa Graves) navigates secrets and lies to get closer to the truth of Helena’s baby and the ledger – but Cortino’s thugs are getting closer to her.

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Script of Reservoir Dogs @ dailyscript.com (NSFW)
Teresa Graves @ Cinema Du Meep
Beyonce as Foxxy Cleopatra @ YouTube

(Correction: There were four guys in the Christie Love scene in Reservoir Dogs, not three.)

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Episode 264 – Get Christie Love! part 1

Posted in action, crime, drama, television on September 18th, 2013 by admin

A police detective (Teresa Graves) uses her smarts and fight skills to put pressure on the girlfriend of a drug kingpin to reveal information. 1974. Part 1 of 2.

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Christie Love and Olivia Pope in The New Yorker
“Blaxploitation: A Sketch” @ Bright Lights Film Journal

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Episode 263 – Pride of the Bowery, part 2

Posted in comedy, drama on September 11th, 2013 by admin

Muggs (Leo Gorcey) wants to turn over a new leaf, but helping Willie (Gabriel Dell) might ruin his plans. Part 2 of 2.

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Episode 262 – Pride of the Bowery, part 1

Posted in comedy, drama on September 4th, 2013 by admin

Hanging out with his fellow East Side Kids, Muggs (Leo Gorcey) wants outdoor boxing training, so Danny (Bobby Jordan) signs them up for a government work camp. 1940. Part 1 of 2.

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Civilian Conservation Corps @ Wikipedia

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Episode 261 – The File on Thelma Jordon, part 3

Posted in crime, drama, mystery on August 28th, 2013 by admin

After the verdict is in on Thelma (Barbara Stanwyck), she makes a shocking choice. Part 3 of 3.

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Wendell Corey @ Wikipedia
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Episode 260 – The File on Thelma Jordon, part 2

Posted in crime, drama, mystery on August 21st, 2013 by admin

After a desperate cover-up attempt, Thelma (Barbara Stanwyck) becomes a suspect in a murder. Can Cleve save her? Part 2 of 3.

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Barbara Stanwyck @ TCM
A scene from The Thorn Birds
Linda Evans on Barbara Stanwyck @ People.com

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Episode 259 – The File on Thelma Jordon, part 1

Posted in crime, drama, mystery on August 12th, 2013 by admin

An assistant D.A. (Wendell Corey) with a shaky marriage finds himself drawn to a mysterious woman (Barbara Stanwyck) who reports a burglary at the estate of her rich elderly aunt. 1950. Part 1 of 3.

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Barbara Stanwyck: The Queen

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Episode 255 – In Which We Serve, part 3

Posted in action, drama, war on June 4th, 2013 by admin

As the ship sinks, the crew remembers the beginning of one life and the end of others. Part 3 of 3.

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Bernard Miles @ Wikipedia
Bernard Miles’ monologue “Over the Gate” @ YouTube
MFTB04 – The Smallest Show on Earth, part 1 (correction: it was our third movie)
Leslie Howard @ Wikipedia

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Episode 254 – In Which We Serve, part 2

Posted in action, drama, war on May 29th, 2013 by admin

As the survivors keep hanging on, Shorty (John Mills) remembers meeting his beloved and a savage battle that brought shame to one young sailor (Richard Attenborough). Part 2 of 3.

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David Lean Directs Noël Coward @ Turner Classic Movies
Richard Attenborough Biography
Richard Attenborough update and career review @ Daily Mail

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Episode 253 – In Which We Serve, part 1

Posted in action, drama, war on May 22nd, 2013 by admin

During World War II, a British battleship is attacked by German dive bombers, leading to the captain (Noël Coward, who wrote the film) and crew to think of their families and lives with the ship. 1942. Part 1 of 3.

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