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

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Chicago Syndicate (1955): Taking Down the Mob from the Inside!

A pretty average Film Noir with a great villain and a gorgeous mysterious woman. A different setup makes Chicago Syndicate (1955) a good watch

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00:21:24 | Thu 05 Aug 2021

Animalympics (1980)

An animated classic where the animal kingdom competed in its own Olympic games. Animalympics (1980) is a hilarious time capsule of the 1980s

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00:15:59 | Thu 29 Jul 2021

Breaker Morant (1980)

A great movie featuring a trial following the Second Boer War. Are they heroes or villains in Breaker Morant (1980).

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00:24:01 | Thu 22 Jul 2021

Las Vegas Shakedown (1955)

An average Film Noir, with an outstanding cast and scenes showing old Las Vegas. Enjoy watching Las Vegas Shakedown (1955)

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00:19:27 | Thu 08 Jul 2021

The Price of Fear (1956)

My latest podcast is on a well-made Film Noir, with Femme Fatale Merle Oberon and Lex Barker as the accused. Enjoy a unique story in The Price of Fear (1956)

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00:21:50 | Thu 24 Jun 2021

The Most Dangerous Game (1932)

Fay Wray trapped on an island in danger, her only hope is a professional hunter as they played The Most Dangerous Game (1932)

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00:18:21 | Thu 17 Jun 2021

Impact (1949)

A pretty good second-tier Film Noir with a great cast of actors. Brian Donlevy, Ella Raines, and Helen Walker lead the cast in Impact (1949)

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00:24:03 | Thu 10 Jun 2021

Kiss Me Deadly (1955)

One of the greatest and most stylistic Film Noirs ever made. Based on a Mickey Spillane novel, Kiss Me Deadly (1955) is a thrilling movie. The Coyote's Tale, a noir mystery by John Cornelison, is av…

00:32:28 | Thu 27 May 2021

Dangerous to Know (1938)

A very good performance by Anna May Wong as an unloved woman with Akim Tamiroff and Anthony Quinn in Dangerous to Know (1938)

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00:25:49 | Thu 06 May 2021

The Big Sleep (1978)

Packed with big stars and based on a Raymond Chandler novel, this Neo-Noir remake had everything it needs, but The Big Sleep (1978) fell short.

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00:29:00 | Thu 22 Apr 2021

Chinatown (1974)

Widely considered to be the greatest Neo-Noir film, Chinatown (1974) is an action-packed story with great actors and sleazy villains.

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00:30:47 | Thu 08 Apr 2021

Murder, My Sweet (1944)

A terrific Film Noir with the second-best Det. Philip Marlowe. Powell, Trevor, and Shirley are amazing in Murder, My Sweet (1944).

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00:27:14 | Thu 25 Mar 2021

Dan A. Brown Interview

I was fortunate to interview author Daniel A. Brown. Brown has recently released Movies: Why We Love 'Em…And How They Change Us. See video on YouTube.

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00:39:57 | Thu 18 Mar 2021

Zero Hour! (1957)

This early disaster film was the model for Airplane! (1980). In Zero Hour! (1957) following Halibut poisoning, a broken man flies the plane.

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00:19:06 | Thu 11 Mar 2021

Roughshod (1949)

This is a great Western starring Gloria Grahame. In Roughshod (1949), Grahame is a salon girl looking for a better life.

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00:21:38 | Thu 04 Mar 2021

The Devil Thumbs a Ride (1947)

A fairly routine Film Noir with a great performance by Lawrence Tierney and a psychotic criminal. A must watch - The Devil Thumbs a Ride (1947)

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00:20:09 | Thu 11 Feb 2021

Mystery in Mexico (1948)

Directed by Robert Wise, this is an exciting bi-lingual Film Noir. Mystery in Mexico (1948) features an outstanding cast.

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00:22:42 | Thu 04 Feb 2021

The Woman on Pier 13 (1949)

A fair Film Noir with a great cast. The Woman on Pier 13 (1949) is strictly anti-Communist and has a very good Femme Fatale The Coyote's Tale, a noir mystery by John Cornelison is available on Amazo…

00:24:29 | Thu 28 Jan 2021

Interview with Joe Jordan author of Robert Wise: The Motion Pictures

I was lucky to interview Joe Jordan the author of Robert Wise: The Motion Pictures. His insight into the American director was fascinating. I think you will enjoy the conversation very much.

The Co…

00:21:49 | Thu 21 Jan 2021

The Beast of War (1988)

An exciting and gritty war movie set in Afghanistan. The Beast of War (1988) is a metaphor for the US war in Vietnam.

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00:28:04 | Thu 14 Jan 2021

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