Category Archives: 1940s Films

What’s in Store for 2026?

Posted on January 10, 2026 by Debbi

FYI, I’m not abandoning the blog. Anything but. I just have to figure out what I’m doing. Am I a New York Times bestselling author if I haven’t made the list since 2011? As in, not even close? Apparently, the … Continue reading →

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Dark and Twisted Alleys: Ep. 20 – ‘The Brasher Doubloon’ (1947) and ‘The Falcon Takes Over’ (1942)

Posted on October 25, 2025 by Debbi

Hey, there! Today’s Saturday fare is the latest episode of a podcast. In living colour on video! 🙂 In Episode Twenty of Dark and Twisted Alleys, Debbi Mack and F.R. Jameson discuss the films The Brasher Doubloon (1947) and The Falcon Takes Over (1942). They’re both … Continue reading →

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‘Phantom of Chinatown’ (1940) – Part Three

Posted on October 11, 2025 by Debbi

We’re up to Part Three of the Phantom of Chinatown from 1940. It’s quite contrast to this Chinatown. 🙂 Check us out on either Patreon or Substack. PS: While you’re here, I’d be grateful if you took a moment to … Continue reading →

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‘Phantom of Chinatown’ (1940) – Part Two

Posted on October 4, 2025 by Debbi

I’m back again, barely, with Part Two of this awesome movie, Phantom of Chinatown.

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Two Post-WWII Film Noir Movies: A Comparison

Posted on October 2, 2025 by Debbi

Hi, excuse me. Today I’m going to do a brief comparison between two movies I saw recently. The Murderers Are Among Us and Berlin Express. The Murderers Are Among Us came out, I believe, in 1946, and I believe it … Continue reading →

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‘Phantom of Chinatown’ (1940) – Part One

Posted on September 27, 2025 by Debbi

I’m back, baby, I’m back! And my short film has wrapped production. Isn’t that amazing? I’m just amazed, even now, weeks later thinking about it. It was awesome being the director, but … there’s so much to think about. But … Continue reading →

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Dark and Twisted Alleys: Ep. 19 – ‘Lady in the Lake’ (1947)

Posted on September 18, 2025 by Debbi

In Episode Nineteen of Dark and Twisted Alleys, Debbi Mack and F.R. Jameson discuss the film Lady in the Lake from 1947. The most unique weird unusual Christmas movie ever.

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My Review of ‘The Big Steal’ (1949)

Posted on June 5, 2025 by Debbi

Hi. Today I’m reviewing The Big Steal from 1949 starring Robert Mitchum and Jane Greer. This is a very interesting choice of film noir, so to speak. It’s kind of like a heist film. Basically, this person named Fiske, robs the Mitchum … Continue reading →

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Dark and Twisted Alleys: Ep. 15 – ‘Murder, My Sweet’ (1944)

Posted on May 22, 2025 by Debbi

In Episode Fifteen of Dark and Twisted Alleys, Debbi Mack and F.R. Jameson discuss the film Murder, My Sweet from 1944. You can find F.R. Jameson online here. You can also find me online here. Check us out on Patreon, for early access and … Continue reading →