The Old Hollywood Garden Posted by Carol Martinheira on November 12, 2021

The Distraction Blogathon – Kiss Me Deadly (1955) and the glowing box… On November 12, 2021November 12, 2021 By CarolIn Uncategorized I’ve been flirting with the idea of taking this blogging thing to a whole new level – no, not podcasts. You   read more

Cinematic Catharsis Posted by Barry P. on November 18, 2015

(1955) Directed by Robert Aldrich; Written by A.I. Bezzerides; Based on the novel by Mickey Spillane; Starring: Ralph Meeker, Maxine Cooper, Albert Dekker, Paul Stewart, Gaby Rodgers and Cloris Leachman; Available on Blu-ray and DVD Rating ****½ “You’re one of those s   read more

Durnmoose Movie Musings Posted by Michael on September 30, 2015

They? A wonderful word. And who are they? They’re the nameless ones who kill people for the great whatsit. Does it exist? Who cares? Everyone everywhere is so involved in the fruitless search for what? Watching 1955’s Kiss Me Deadly, I was reminded of two other much later films, 1981&#82   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on July 10, 2015

Set in L.A., the film stars Ralph Meeker as the callous and often corrupt P.I. Mike Hammer, adapted from the Mickey Spillane novels. One night while driving, Hammer picks up a frightened woman who begs him to remember her. They are forced off the road by thugs and the girl...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on July 10, 2015

Set in L.A., the film stars Ralph Meeker as the callous and often corrupt P.I. Mike Hammer, adapted from the Mickey Spillane novels. One night while driving, Hammer picks up a frightened woman who begs him to remember her. They are forced off the road by thugs and the girl...   read more

Flickers in Time Posted by Beatrice on July 27, 2014

Kiss Me Deadly Directed by Robert Aldrich Written by A.I. Bezzerides based on the novel by Mickey Spillane 1955/USA Parklane Pictures Inc. Repeat viewing/Netflix rental #308 of 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die I still don’t exactly understand how the conspiracy was supposed to work he   read more

Classic Film Freak Posted by Greg Orypeck on February 26, 2014

Share This! Blood red kisses!  White hot thrills!  Mickey Spillane’s latest H-bomb! If you’re watching Kiss Me, Deadly for the first time, it will not be what you think.  Sure, it’s one of the earliest of the Mike Hammer movies, the first being I, the Jury with Biff Elliot as Mickey Spillane’s hard-   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on July 8, 2013

Set in L.A., the film stars Ralph Meeker as the callous and often corrupt PI Mike Hammer, adapted from the Mickey Spillane novels. One night while driving, Hammer picks up a frightened woman who begs him to remember her. They are forced off the road by thugs and the girl...   read more

4 Star Films Posted by 4 Star Film Fan on July 8, 2013

Set in L.A., the film stars Ralph Meeker as the callous and often corrupt PI Mike Hammer, adapted from the Mickey Spillane novels. One night while driving, Hammer picks up a frightened woman who begs him to remember her. They are forced off the road by thugs and the girl...   read more

Journeys in Classic Film Posted by Kristen on January 16, 2012

I recently saw Kiss Me Deadly on Criterion and contemplated purchasing it, sight unseen because I love anything Criterion.  Unfortunately I didn’t have the money for it and decided to just watch it via TCM.  While I’m a big film noir fan I was left a little cold by Robert...   read more

Le Mot du Cinephiliaque Posted by Michael on October 7, 2011

Kiss Me Deadly (Robert Aldrich, 1955) Mike Hammer is a tough guy, a self-centered hard ass who’s only listening to himself and working for his own benefit only. In the vein of the great portrayals of Humphrey Bogart and Robert Ryan, the character of Hammer is greater than nature. The...   read more