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Marlene
Marlene

Nov-8-2020 07:17

Kind of like the real world equivalent of the long running how was your sleuth day thread. (in the hopes of meeting oldies, new people, everyoneee; all replies welcomed, short and long :))


Hi, I'm Anna. Re-started as a new detective, Marlene, because I love Marlene Dietrich (particularly in Morocco and Shanghai Express). Was Sumia back in the day for a brief stint.

No better time to start again than "Noirvember", the month dedicated to watching film noir. ;) Got a favorite noir film (or ten)? I love me some Bogart films, including the proto-noir The Petrified Forest with Leslie Howard who gave Bogart his film break. Today, I watched Columbia's first The Whistler film in their film series adaptation from the radio show. Short and interesting.

Also, I can't believe 2020 is almost over! What a blessing! In the UK, we're in the second wave mentality. I imagine it's similar in a lot of other places.

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Shelby Slaughter
Shelby Slaughter
Pinball Wizard

Nov-10-2020 16:04

@LJ - lol, oh yes, he's a CANADIAN TREASURE!! If you want a bit of his early work, check out the old movie Tobey McTeague, lol. He plays a rebel teen sled-dog driver HA HA HA classic canadian. We used to watch that movie all the time when we were kids, and when I saw him as Murdoch I instantly recognized him (those eyes... those eyelashes... lol) and was hooked! Glad it turned out to be such an awesome show. I will DEFINITELY do what I can to get you an autograph if I'm ever able to get there!!

@Marlene, lol!! What other noir films would you recommend? I haven't watched too many, would love to watch more though. Especially since we've got all the time in the world, sitting at home LOL

Lady Jas
Lady Jas
The Chosen One

Nov-11-2020 11:34

Shelby, have you watched the Miss Fisher Murder Mysteries and the new movie? The movie picks up literally where the show ended.

I am also a fan of Midsomer Murders? That show is fantastic too!!

Marlene
Marlene

Nov-11-2020 13:13

You'll be sorry you asked me! I'm really into film now, so here it goes..

anything with Bogart and Bacall but especially The Big Sleep

Fritz Lang's are a mixed bag but iconic nonetheless, my favorite is Ministry of Fear (and M but that's proto-noir I guess)

Joan Crawford in Sudden Fear is so good

Woman on the Run is great and little known, good female protagonist noir

Out of the Past is A+ level noir with Robert Mitchum

Dragonwyck with Vincent Price and Gene Tierney is Gothic melodrama with noir elements, really recommended especially if you're a fan of either of them

Shelby Slaughter
Shelby Slaughter
Pinball Wizard

Nov-11-2020 15:39

I love it, thank you both for the suggestions!! I haven't watched any of them, so I've got a watch list now!

Marlene
Marlene

Nov-13-2020 11:18

Let me know if you watch any of them! :)

How's everyone this Friday? I love Fridays because it usually means the weekend and time off. AW YES.

Marlene
Marlene

Nov-28-2020 05:22

I hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving / Black Friday week(end). :) How is everyone?

Shelby Slaughter
Shelby Slaughter
Pinball Wizard

Dec-7-2020 12:17

omg, just finished the BUSIEST two weeks at work I've ever had. on vacation this week, and SO EXCITED to get back to sleuthing!! hope everyone is well!

M. Lacrimosa
M. Lacrimosa
Thespian

Dec-26-2020 12:56

Y'all it's been so long since I've been on here. I'm glad this is still some what active

Lady Jas
Lady Jas
The Chosen One

Jan-11-2021 13:22

Day was fantastic, as my Sleuth Bestie made an appearance after an absence :D

Shelby Slaughter
Shelby Slaughter
Pinball Wizard

Jan-11-2021 21:17

ooh yay!

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