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7/17/26

Who Will Know the Bluenose in the Sun?

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       Last weekend Emily and I saw the “Tall Ships” as they sailed into Boston Harbor. In 1976, I witnessed the first Tall Ships celebr...
7/15/26

Untamed Coast: Mystery and Thriller in Alaska

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      UNTAMED COAST (2026) By Kevin C. Morris Ballantine Books, 304 pages. ★★★★★ Available after 9/1/26   I have not yet bee...
7/13/26

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  Colorized photo; Film in B & W     SUNSET BOULEVARD (1950) Directed by Billy Wilder Paramount Pictures, 110 minutes, not-rated...
7/10/26

A Tax on Dreams and a Very Unusual Movie

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          STRAWBERRY MANSION (2021) Written and Directed by Albert Birney and Kentucker Audley Music Box Film, 91 minutes, Not-rated ...
7/8/26

Fallen Angel (1945): A Blend of Good and Silly

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  FALLEN ANGEL (1945). Directed by Otto Preminger 20 th Century Fox, 97 minutes, not rated. ★★ ½   There are at least three ot...
7/6/26

The Man With the Golden Arm Highlights Sinatra's Acting Chops

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  Preminger wouldn't allow anyone to replace the above design       THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN ARM (1955) Directed by Otto Preminger ...
7/3/26

This July 4th Feels Wrong

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What is July Fourth to a Progressive?     Americans are gearing up for the July 4 th holiday in various ways. For some it’s a way to ...
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