A dame dumps on a long-time friendship.

JOHNNY O'CLOCK Trouble....! Mr. Noir Alley cool man said he has viewed this film six times and does not get it. What is it about? Like most Film Noir it is not so easy for some to get it. As when reading literature or watching Film Noir it does not always follow a linear journey. … Continue reading A dame dumps on a long-time friendship.

The Devil is a creation of the Inquisition

While munching on a rum nougat See’s Candy, celebrating between Valentine’s and St Patrick’s Day, I realized that I figured out the film The Ninth Gate by Roman Polanski. The film is running along the same lines as The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, A puzzle or a comedy of divine proportions. A mockery of … Continue reading The Devil is a creation of the Inquisition

That woman walk … A dip thing…

My favorite Marilyn Monroe film is Clash by Night. It is a rather unknown film Noir with leading lady Barbara Stanwyck. The reason I like this film is because Marilyn's character is so good. She is charming, sexy, cute, and loyal. The beginning of a great dramatic actress. There are some remarkable scenes shared by … Continue reading That woman walk … A dip thing…

I am a driving wanker.

Someone who claims to be of higher intelligence than others, understands the finer thing in life, and generally deems themself a higher being than most others; they often refer to the 'lesser beings' as peasant or philistines. In simple terms, snobs are wankers. I saw a film Noir the other night. It was with Dick … Continue reading I am a driving wanker.

Belong Misdirected

We are twisted in soul because soul is by nature and of necessity in a tortuous condition...We might also be less threatened by the grotesque, horrible, and obscene , since, from the imaginal perspective, the bizarre would simple belong. ~ The Myth of Analysis, James Hillman Hudley The Jester I am watching an old film … Continue reading Belong Misdirected