Classic Movie Review
Join the host archaeologist John for classic movies reviews with his own special spin. Using his archaeological background, he connects historic, cinematic, genealogical, and current facts to add a dimension to his reviews that will increase your enjoyment of these classic movies. John tells all for movies over 25 years old. He also presents his world-famous short summaries of each classic movies reviewed.
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- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 21 minutes
- Episodes
- 406
- Years Active
- 2014 - 2025
The File on Thelma Jordon (1949)
Barbara Stanwyck is an excellent Femme Fatale in The File on Thelma Jordon (1949) with great acting by Wendell Corey and Paul Kelly. Directed by R. Siodmak
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Ride the Pink Horse (1947)
From a novel by Dorothy B. Hughes, Ride the Pink Horse (1947) is a gritty, violent, non-urban Film Noir, set in the southwest that should not be missed.
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Boom Town (1940)
Today Rick and I discuss the classic film Boom Town (1940). This optimistic film has an amazing cast featuring Clark Gable, Spencer Tracy, Claudette Colbert, Hedy Lamarr, Frank Morgan, Lionel Atwill,…
Born to Kill (1947)
A very violent Film Noir with a vicious Femme Fatale and a matching Homme Fatale. Watch as the brutally tear each other apart in Born to Kill (1947).
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Alan K. Rode Interview
Alan K. Rode talks about his 2 books, one on Charles McGraw and one on Michael Curtiz, Film Noir, the mob in classic Hollywood, and the Film Noir Foundation.
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The Challenge (1982)
A powerful mix of martial arts and American actions as 2 worlds meet in The Challenge (1982) Director Frankenheimer, starring Scott Glenn and Toshirô Mifune
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When Worlds Collide (1951)
A great old school science fiction movie about the destruction of the earth and an attempt to find a new planet in When Worlds Collide (1951).
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Logan's Run (1976)
One of the eminent futurist society movies of all time. Heavily criticized at release, Logan's Run (1976) has grown a steady following and is a joy to watch
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The Yakuza (1974)
This Sydney Pollock film merges Neo-Noir featuring Robert Mitchum and Japanese crime movies with Ken Takakura in The Yakuza (1974)
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The High and the Mighty (1954)
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The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973)
A gritty Boston based Neo-Noir with with one of the great Film Noir actor Robert Mitchum in The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973)
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Helen K. Garber Noir Photography
Helen K. Garber was was the instructor of a Noir Photography class that my wife and I took last year. Helen is an internationally known photographer, and her art is shown in numerous museum collecti…
The Sting (1973)
Won 7 Oscars 3 more nominations, this movie sent us into the 70s with a syncopated rhythm. Fun story, great music, and awesome costumes for The Sting (1973).
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Nightmare Alley (1947)
A very dark Film Noir with the very model of a Femme Fatale. Power is great in the rise and fall story Nightmare Alley (1947).
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How to Stuff a Wild Bikini (1965)
Near the end of the beach movies, with very little Annette and Frankie, this movie bombed. How to Stuff a Wild Bikini (1965) features Buster Keaton
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Cry Danger (1951)
A very sharp Film Noir set in the Bunker Hill area of LA. Cry Danger (1951) features Dick Powell, Rhonda Fleming, Richard Erdman, and Jean Porter
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The Princess Bride (1987)
I have a special bonus for you today. In January, I met with my good friend Josh Guerrero from the podcast. Josh is a fellow archaeologist and lover of movies. He is also an expert on unique travel d…
Thieves' Highway (1949)
A great Film Noir where actors Robert Conte and Lee J. Cobb battles across the fruit market. Thieves' Highway (1949) introduces actress Valentina Cortese.
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Dangerous Mission (1954)
A nice National Park Service movie, but not much of a Film Noir. Dangerous Mission (1954) has Victor Mature, Piper Laurie, and Vincent Price in the woods.
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Pickup on South Street (1953)
A Film Noir that has pickpockets, stoolies, and commies. Richard Widmark, Thelma Ritter, and Jean Peters are awesome in Pickup on South Street (1953)
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