Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on June 23, 2011

“I know newspapers backwards, forwards, and sideways. I can write ‘em, print ‘em, wrap ‘em, and sell ‘em. I can handle big news and little news. If there’s no news, I’ll go out and bite a dog.”  Kirk Douglas in Ace in the Hole (AKA The Big Carnival) (1   read more

Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on June 23, 2011

“We’re goin’ right on being pals, you and me. We’re gonna have some fun together. Lots of fun, just like we used to. You got a wife and kids, ain’t ya pal? They’re gonna have some fun, too. I’m gonna enjoy meetin’ your family. Kids like to have fun. We   read more

Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on June 23, 2011

“Yeah, I’m a tramp, and who’s to blame?  My father.   A swell start you gave me.  Ever since I was fourteen, what’s it been? Nothing but men!  Dirty, rotten men!  And you’re lower than any of them.  I’ll hate you as long as I live! ”  Barbara Stanwyck in Bab   read more

Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on June 23, 2011

“ I know for some women, men are a household necessity.  Myself, I’d rather have a canary.”  Ruth Chatterton in Female (1933) Ruth Chatterton: "I'd rather have a canary." ~ by shadowsandsatin on June 23, 2011. Posted in The Language of Pre-Code Tags: chatterton,   read more

Shadows and Satin Posted by shadowsandsatin on June 23, 2011

For my money, The Killing (1956) is one of film noir’s best offerings. The characters, the dialogue, the inventive winding timeline, the use of light and shadows – all combine to create one of the era’s most watchable thrillers. For more on this great film, read on . . ....   read more