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I had forgotten about Dolores Moran. I just remember when Becall's character asked Bogie "are you trying to guess her weight?" What a great line.

Yes, THE BIG SLEEP certainly did have it's share of attractive females. I think Dorothy Malone's book store clerk is my favorite. What guy wouldn't want to spend a few hours having some "pretty good rye" with her.

I didn't realize this re-make of High Sierra even existed. I looked at the synopsis on Wikipedia and it sounds like you are right, Bronx Girl; "why did they bother". As a Bogart fan I can't imagine anyone else in the role. Also, the Wiki recap didn't mention Pard. I thought he was a key part of the "bad guy/good guy" irony that was Roy Earle.

I enjoyed REPEAT PERFORMANCE. However, I didn't care for Louis Heyward's performance. Eddie mentioned he was panned by the critics when the film was released. I can certainly see why. I am a big fan of Tom Conway. I first saw him in the Falcon movies. I didn't know he and George Sanders were brothers until I did a little research. I'm looking forward to THE BIG SLEEP next week. I've seen it many times, but always enjoy watching it again.

I had the same thought about ROPE. I don't think I've seen DETECTIVE STORY so I'll add that to my list. COD also reminded me of SLEUTH in that it all takes place in one location and still manages to maintain the suspense we've all come to enjoy.

I agree with Classique Fan. Though not really a noir CASH ON DEMAND was delightful and entertaining. As a fan of Hammer productions, anything with Peter Cushing draws my attention. Andre Morelli was great too. I remember him from HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES. ALL in all I'm glad Eddie chose this film as his Christmas gift to all of us that love Noir Alley.

Wow, thanks for all these lists. Apparently, I'm going to have to work hard to view all these noirs before I'm on the other side of the grass. Hopefully Eddie on TCM and MOVIES will keep showing them.

You're right. It's hard to limit one's list to five. Thanks for your list. My goal was to find film noirs that I've missed. I'm going to look for Sudden Fear and Tension since I have not seen either of them.

Yes, I read your post and realized you were referring to Tony Curtiss. I was just saying I thought I recognized him while viewing the movie before Eddie confirmed it.

Yes, CRISS CROSS was very entertaining. It was my first time seeing the film. Though it didn't make my top five favorites, all my favorite elements except the hard boiled detective were there. Which brings me to another question. I'm sure this has been done many times before (maybe even by me; I forget), but I'd like to know everyone's top five noirs. Mine are THE MALTESE FALCON. DOUBLE INDEMNITY, LAURA, DARK PASSAGE and OUT OF THE PAST. Also, I mentioned to my wife while we were watching that DeCarlo's dance partner looked a lot like Tony Curtiss.

I recently watched DARK CORNER with Lucille Ball on the MOVIES network. It was very entertaining. I'd never seen Mark Stevens before in a film. Clifton Webb was great. He always excelled when playing smarmy, but meticulous characters. MOVIES has some really good noirs. However, I recommend recording them as they have commercials.

You're right. One film that would qualify is BODY HEAT. It has all the characteristics of noir. Also, LA CONFIDENTIAL and BLACK DAHLIA are tributes to the film noir era. SEA OF LOVE and BASIC INSTINCT are considered neo-noir by many. Everyone has their own definition of "film noir". While I generally consider the genre to be limited to B&W films from the 40s and 50s, I certainly respect the opinions of those who have a much broader view.

I agree. I think you're referring to MOVIES network which one can get "over the air" with an HD antenna. I love these movies too. However, my guess is most noir fans are over 50 and it's clear from the films that are showing at local theaters that the younger generations prefer action flicks or stories about super heroes. I'm not saying there aren't many great films made today. It's just that black and white stories with stars from the 40s and 50s don't seem to appeal to my children or grandchildren. I'm just thankful TCM and MOVIES are continuing to keep these classics alive.

It's good. There are some twists and turns that keep one guessing. Also, I was amazed it was filmed in Germany so soon after WWII. Both Frankfurt and Berlin were still in ruins. Eddie points out how difficult it was for the crew and cast. Another thing I found interesting was that apparently cigarettes were as valuable as money during that time. Also, a cigarette provides a key clue in the plot.

I thought THE MASK OF DIMITRIOS was great. I tend to agree that it's not that noirish (if that's a word). I think Eddie was on target by comparing it to THE THIRD MAN. Also, I'm a big fan of both Greenstreet and Lorre. Obviously, this pairing doesn't hold a candle to THE MALTESE FALCON, but they are good together.

I liked KANSAS CITY CONFIDENTIAL too. The plot was great. A cop holding a grudge over "early retirement" was very plausible for me. Like Eddie said, it was maybe ahead of it's time. I sometimes find today's dramas are so complicated I have to Wikipedia them to understand what is happening. I thought Elam, Brand and Van Cleef were perfect in their roles. I know Eddie's intros and follow-ups are not liked by all. However, as an old film fan; I enjoy hearing the back story of these movies.

I'm in the same boat as you. These are the same five I've not seen. I'll have to give them a look.

I really loved JOHNNY EAGER. Robert Taylor was great as was Lana Turner. However, I thought Van Heflin stole the show. His portrayal of a drunken intellectual constantly talking over everyone's head was spot on. I had the same thoughts about his character being gay. Especially, in that last scene. No offense to you Ms. W. I can see how a blubbering know-it-all drunk might be irritating to some. Maybe I don't mind it because I've been guilty of that myself I also enjoyed Eddie's opening and closing comments. I remembered Lana's relationship with mobster Johnny Stompanato. There was a brief scene in the neo-noir movie LA CONFIDENTIAL that highlighted them as a couple.

These are some great lists. Thanks for sharing. There are several I had forgotten and some I haven't seen. I think it's a shame that some of these films are not shown except around Halloween. I sometimes try to watch Svengoolie, but there are too many commercials. I guess I should record them. At least TCM has the occasional horror or science fiction marathon from time to time.

I especially like their treatment of THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES. If Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee are in a film; I usually like it.

I like your choices. The original Dracula, Frankentein and The Mummy are all classics. I just have always loved the Hammer productions. Also, I think they ruined Halloween with all the sequels and remakes, but I still like the original even though it started what I call the "slasher fad" which continues today.

We had a rainy Halloween here so I spent a lot of time watching old and new horror movies. Here's my top ten Favorites in no particular order . What are yours? The Horror of Dracula (1958)---Dracula; Prince of Darkness (1966)---The Invisible Man (1933)---The Mummy (1959)---Halloween (1978)--Ghost Story(1981)--Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)--The Wolf Man (1941)--The Relic (1997)---The Birds (1963) As you can see, I prefer some of the older films. Also, I left out a lot of the teen slasher movies that became so popular. I agree with who ever said "horror movies should make you scared; not sick to your stomach".

I just watched the 2006 remake of THE OMEN. It wasn't bad and it followed the 1976 version very closely. Granted it's hard to beat Gregory Peck and Lee Remick, but Liev Schreiber and Julia Stiles were both very good. As I've said before, I generally don't like remakes. However, it's going to continue as it has for years. Some are good and some are not so good. One could even argue that some of the remakes are better than the original. Hitchcock's THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH comes to mind. I actually didn't realize there was a 1936 version until a few years ago. In my opinion the 1956 version with James Stewart and Doris Day was much better.

Yes, there were some flaws. However, I agree with those that praised Marie Windsor. She did a lot with what was a small part.

I like Robert Mitchum. He could play both "good guys" and "bad guys". He is one of those actors that I trust. Meaning if he's in a movie, you can trust that it's good. I even like his narration of TOMBSTONE.