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Monday, July 4, 2011
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Noir Watch: The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
For years I thought this movie was a screwball comedy based solely on the title. Eventually I figured out I was in no way correct on that score, and when I came across it in Eddie Muller's Dark City I knew I had to give it a try. And, I kind of fell in love with the name. Its got a real ring to it.
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
dig it.
This 1946 movie stars some pretty darn big guns including Barbara Stanwyck, Van Heflin, Kirk Douglas and Lizabeth Scott, so its got its noir bona fides. Its written by The Hustler writer/director Robert Rossen and directed by Lewis Milestone, who handled movies as diverse as 1939's Of Mice and Men to the great war picture, Pork Chop Hill.
The Strange Love of Martha Ivers
dig it.
This 1946 movie stars some pretty darn big guns including Barbara Stanwyck, Van Heflin, Kirk Douglas and Lizabeth Scott, so its got its noir bona fides. Its written by The Hustler writer/director Robert Rossen and directed by Lewis Milestone, who handled movies as diverse as 1939's Of Mice and Men to the great war picture, Pork Chop Hill.
Reminder: July 5th Double Bill: Godzilla (1954) and Them!
CHANGE OF PLANS: We are now attending the July 6th screening of both movies with Them! playing first, and then Godzilla
People, I am no Godzilla aficionado (and yes, they exist), but I am a fan of the Godzilla movies I have seen, including the 1954 original. I am also a fan of the 1954 entomologists' dream, Them!. Why, if you're a fan of @#$% that can go wrong with wildlife during a nuclear test, this is absolutely the double-feature you've been waiting for.
Fortunately for us Austinites, this year's Paramount schedule features a double bill of both movies on the same night, and I am going to either do both of Tuesday or one each on Tuesday and Wednesday. If you want to join us, send me an email or text me or whatever.
Here's the Paramount schedule.
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| I haz crash ur party? |
Fortunately for us Austinites, this year's Paramount schedule features a double bill of both movies on the same night, and I am going to either do both of Tuesday or one each on Tuesday and Wednesday. If you want to join us, send me an email or text me or whatever.
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| worst. picnic. ever. |
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Here's an ad for Austin Books (its Green Lantern-centric)
This aired on local cable to promote Austin Books and Comics and the Doug Mahnke signing during the release for Green Lantern. I volunteered, but they had no GL costumes in a 54 long.
I think it turned out pretty well!
I think it turned out pretty well!
Noir Watch: The Postman Always Rings Twice
Let us just get this out of the way: Lana Turner
Okay. I now feel prepared to move on.
About 12 years ago, I actually read the original James M. Cain novel of The Postman Always Rings Twice and liked it so much at the time I saw no real reason to watch the movie immediately afterward. Fortunately, I've pushed a lot of memories out of my brain in order to make room for stuff like Superman, name of my dogs' vet and Jamie's birthday, and I could no longer remember how the novel ended anymore.
I recorded the movie off TCM this week, and finally gave it a whirl.
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| yup |
About 12 years ago, I actually read the original James M. Cain novel of The Postman Always Rings Twice and liked it so much at the time I saw no real reason to watch the movie immediately afterward. Fortunately, I've pushed a lot of memories out of my brain in order to make room for stuff like Superman, name of my dogs' vet and Jamie's birthday, and I could no longer remember how the novel ended anymore.
I recorded the movie off TCM this week, and finally gave it a whirl.
Friday, July 1, 2011
It's called Super-Social Networking: The Kryptonian
Hey, ya'll!
As much time as I spend on The Signal Watch, we're just one site. There are all kinds of nice folks out there doing good work, and, sure, there are Superman fan pages out there, but this is 2011, the age of Friendster (Tom is still my only friend... ) and whatnot. Alone, the Signal Watch is but one site. Together, we are a full-on-barrage of Superman, comics and pop culture information!
Let me introduce you guys to The Kryptonian, a Super-Site from right here in sunny Austin, Texas!
Anyway, somehow I missed this, but it seems our friends at The Kryptonian recently spotlighted The Signal Watch on their site. We are completely flattered, and we want to make sure we're highlighting their work a bit more than the link we've made permanently under the Superman-related sites over there in the menu bar.
Aaron covers Superman news, manages a Super-forum, talks comics and movies and generally has put together a site we're visiting now on a daily basis. He's building a neat community, and I look forward to watching and participating in the site.
Website
Facebook
Twitter
As much time as I spend on The Signal Watch, we're just one site. There are all kinds of nice folks out there doing good work, and, sure, there are Superman fan pages out there, but this is 2011, the age of Friendster (Tom is still my only friend... ) and whatnot. Alone, the Signal Watch is but one site. Together, we are a full-on-barrage of Superman, comics and pop culture information!
Let me introduce you guys to The Kryptonian, a Super-Site from right here in sunny Austin, Texas!
Anyway, somehow I missed this, but it seems our friends at The Kryptonian recently spotlighted The Signal Watch on their site. We are completely flattered, and we want to make sure we're highlighting their work a bit more than the link we've made permanently under the Superman-related sites over there in the menu bar.
Aaron covers Superman news, manages a Super-forum, talks comics and movies and generally has put together a site we're visiting now on a daily basis. He's building a neat community, and I look forward to watching and participating in the site.
Website
Signal Watch Watches: The Hustler
So, I finally watched The Hustler. Oh, I've tried to watch it before. I've rented the movie at least three times, put it on the DVR, etc... and failed to watch it every time. I have missed screenings at The Paramount, etc... but Thursday evening I joined Jason, Amy and PaulT (aka: "The Commodore") for a viewing.
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| this is how people crowd around when I'm blogging |
Happy 4th of July Weekend!
To my fellow Americans who may be heading out for a long weekend, I wish you a very happy Independence Day! And to our friends in other nations, there's a reason we're not picking up the phone on Monday (and/ or Tuesday in my case).
Be happy, healthy and safe, and we'll be right back here when you return from weenie roasts, family gatherings, beach trips and fireworks displays. Now go out there, salute a flag and your freedom.
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| Liberty and Justice for All, indeed, Cap! |
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