Russell Rouse: Wicked Woman (1953) and New York Confidential (1954)

There’s some instant shorthand at play as the titular woman takes a bus into town to set down some roots for awhile. It’s apropos given the salacious title and the opening ballad looking to capitalize on the first impression. Beverly Michaels steps into view and does the rest, more than ... Read full article

Day 5 of Noirvember: Charlie Borg in Wicked Woman (1953)

Today’s Noirvember post shines the spotlight on the skeevy, slimy, but unforgettable Charlie Borg in Wicked Woman (1953). WHAT’S WICKED WOMAN ABOUT? The “Wicked Woman” of the film’s title is Billie Nash (Beverly Michaels), a kind of distaff drifter who, at the film’s beginning, is arrivi... Read full article

MY WICKED WICKED WAYS: The Legend of Errol Flynn (1985)

Firstly I can say  that I am a  big Errol Flynn  fan who doesn’t  think he  has gotten what he deserves   in terms of  recognition from Hollywood.   That doesn’t  cloud me in thinking that everything a  “Star” did was correct or wonderful that it  deserves  to b... Read full article

Little-Known Gems: Wicked Woman (1953)

Don’t you love this shot? You’re going to love this movie even more. Even classic film lovers who aren’t film noir aficionados have heard of such classics as Double Indemnity, Laura, and Out of the Past, am I right? But what of those low-budget Bs that no one ever talks about? The ones... Read full article

Noir Nook: Little-Known Gems – Wicked Woman (1953)

Little-Known Gems: Wicked Woman (1953) Even classic film lovers who aren’t film noir aficionados have heard of such classics as Double Indemnity, Laura, and Out of the Past, am I right? But what of those low-budget Bs that no one ever talks about? The ones that rarely show up on the Late, Late Sho... Read full article