Tag Archives: Dana Andrews

BBC2′s Film Noir Season | A gritty alternative to the usual festive fare

Posted on 19 December 2011 by peter

Sick and tired of the endless festive themed film fare already? Want something a bit grittier than It’s a Wonderful Life, but just as dark? Then why not check out BBC2′s Film Noir season, a collection of classic drama from … Continue reading →

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Win Fritz Lang’s classic film noir Beyond A Reasonable Doubt on DVD

Posted on 14 July 2011 by peter

Hoping to expose fatal flaws in the legal system, a writer (Dana Andrews of Laura fame) places a bet that he can have himself convicted of murder on purely circumstantial evidence by planting false clues at a crime scene, before … Continue reading →

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Pete’s Peek | Four Film Noir Classics on DVD

Posted on 16 November 2009 by peter

What better way to spend the coming winter nights than with a very large brandy, a block of choccie, something warm to cuddle up to. Plus, a delicious film noir in all its black and white gloriousness. This new BFI … Continue reading →

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