Tag Archives: Peter Lorre

Pete’s Peek | Re-opening the case files of Peter Lorre’s vintage Mr Moto mysteries

Posted on 26 May 2012 by peter

When it comes to iconic sleuths of popular fiction, Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes rules supreme – witness the success of the BBC’s contemporary take and Guy Ritchie’s buddy movies. It was the same back in the 1930s and 1940s … Continue reading →

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From golden oldies to cult classics, Odeon Entertainment is an Aladdin’s cave for film fans

Posted on 19 June 2011 by peter

For fans of vintage Hollywood and British movies, Odeon Entertainment is a great place to hunt down old favourites and undiscovered gems. The Hollywood Studio Collection is bursting at the seams with classics from the 1940s and 1950s, including Robert … Continue reading →

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Pete’s Peek | Fritz Lang’s classic thriller M gets the Blu-ray treatment

Posted on 23 February 2010 by peter

For many cinephiles, the name Fritz Lang is synonymous with the futuristic 1927 silent classic Metropolis (the restored, reconstructed version gets a theatrical release later this year). For the director himself, however, his finest work can be seen in the … Continue reading →

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