The Enchanted Cottage (1945)

"The whole town WHISPERED about these two!" Robert Young appeared in dozens of films in the ‘30s, ‘40s and ‘50s but unfortunately I only remember the guy for his TV…

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The Evictors (1979)

“It was a small Louisiana town where people live and love and die and no one ever thought of locking their doors … except in the Monroe house.” The Evictors…

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The Face Behind the Mask (1941)

“What strange terror does this mask conceal?” An excellent, low-budget crime drama directed by Robert Florey (Murders in the Rue Morgue) and released by Columbia Pictures, The Face Behind the…

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The Fallen Sparrow (1943)

“Another sparrow fell.” If not for the overly complicated plot and the endless, confusing procession of minor characters, The Fallen Sparrow may have been a great film instead of merely…

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The Wicker Man (1973)

“You’ll simply never understand the true nature of sacrifice.” While investigating the disappearance of a child, a conservative and devoutly religious Scottish policeman “Sgt. Neil Howie” (Edward “The Equalizer” Woodward)…

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The Wild Life (1984)

“It’s casual . . .” In honor of the late great actor Chris Penn (1965-2006), I would like to recommend one of his most underappreciated roles, yes I’m referring to…

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The Woman in the Window (1944)

Billed as “The Screen’s Supreme Adventure in Suspense,” this perfectly crafted film noir from Fritz Lang involves a rather strait-laced psychology professor named “Richard Wanley” (Edward G. Robinson), who drops…

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The Woman on the Beach (1947)

“Go ahead and say it … I’m no good!” Although definitely considered one of director Jean Renoir’s lesser efforts, The Woman on the Beach is a nice little atmospheric drama…

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The Collector (1965)

“You could fall in love with me if you tried. I’ve done everything I could to make it easy. You just won’t try!” Billed as “almost a love story,” this…

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