Laura
@editedbylaura.bsky.social
this is one of those days that the pages of history teach us are best spent lying in bed.
"You gotta bend like the wind or it'll break ya. Don't be a monument"
The final act of #DetectiveStory (1951, William Wyler) always gets me. Subverting expectations, the plot surprises in the best possible way. Eleanor Parker delivers a powerhouse performance in this underrated Wyler gem.
The final act of #DetectiveStory (1951, William Wyler) always gets me. Subverting expectations, the plot surprises in the best possible way. Eleanor Parker delivers a powerhouse performance in this underrated Wyler gem.
November 18, 2025 at 11:39 AM
"You gotta bend like the wind or it'll break ya. Don't be a monument"
The final act of #DetectiveStory (1951, William Wyler) always gets me. Subverting expectations, the plot surprises in the best possible way. Eleanor Parker delivers a powerhouse performance in this underrated Wyler gem.
The final act of #DetectiveStory (1951, William Wyler) always gets me. Subverting expectations, the plot surprises in the best possible way. Eleanor Parker delivers a powerhouse performance in this underrated Wyler gem.
Tonight's movie (another @criterionchannl.bsky.social discovery) was #SoLongAtTheFair (1950, Terence Fisher) starring Jean Simmons and Dirk Bogarde. On the Eddie Muller scale, it's probably not quite a film noir- but it's still a very atmospheric, suspenseful period mystery. Perfect for #Noirvember!
November 17, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Tonight's movie (another @criterionchannl.bsky.social discovery) was #SoLongAtTheFair (1950, Terence Fisher) starring Jean Simmons and Dirk Bogarde. On the Eddie Muller scale, it's probably not quite a film noir- but it's still a very atmospheric, suspenseful period mystery. Perfect for #Noirvember!
"I'd rather be told the cruel truth than be fed gentle lies"
#HighandLow (1963, Akira Kurosawa) was PHENOMENAL. I've always been put off by the runtime, but it goes by so fast. Kurosawa makes the most of every second, every frame, every line of dialogue. It's a masterpiece. #NoirAlley #TCMParty
#HighandLow (1963, Akira Kurosawa) was PHENOMENAL. I've always been put off by the runtime, but it goes by so fast. Kurosawa makes the most of every second, every frame, every line of dialogue. It's a masterpiece. #NoirAlley #TCMParty
November 16, 2025 at 10:53 AM
"I'd rather be told the cruel truth than be fed gentle lies"
#HighandLow (1963, Akira Kurosawa) was PHENOMENAL. I've always been put off by the runtime, but it goes by so fast. Kurosawa makes the most of every second, every frame, every line of dialogue. It's a masterpiece. #NoirAlley #TCMParty
#HighandLow (1963, Akira Kurosawa) was PHENOMENAL. I've always been put off by the runtime, but it goes by so fast. Kurosawa makes the most of every second, every frame, every line of dialogue. It's a masterpiece. #NoirAlley #TCMParty
Okay you've all sold me. Two hours late, but I'm now seated for #HighandLow (1963, Akira Kurosawa). Thankfully I recorded the #NoirAlley introduction! #TCMParty
November 16, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Okay you've all sold me. Two hours late, but I'm now seated for #HighandLow (1963, Akira Kurosawa). Thankfully I recorded the #NoirAlley introduction! #TCMParty
"Ocean waves. Ocean waves"
I just watched #OneBattleAfterAnother (2025, Paul Thomas Anderson) and it absolutely lives up to the hype. Leonardo Dicaprio is BRILLIANT. One of my favorite performances of his incredible career. Give him the Oscar now.
I just watched #OneBattleAfterAnother (2025, Paul Thomas Anderson) and it absolutely lives up to the hype. Leonardo Dicaprio is BRILLIANT. One of my favorite performances of his incredible career. Give him the Oscar now.
November 16, 2025 at 5:32 AM
"Ocean waves. Ocean waves"
I just watched #OneBattleAfterAnother (2025, Paul Thomas Anderson) and it absolutely lives up to the hype. Leonardo Dicaprio is BRILLIANT. One of my favorite performances of his incredible career. Give him the Oscar now.
I just watched #OneBattleAfterAnother (2025, Paul Thomas Anderson) and it absolutely lives up to the hype. Leonardo Dicaprio is BRILLIANT. One of my favorite performances of his incredible career. Give him the Oscar now.
"I am insane. And you are my insanity"
#12Monkeys (1995, Terry Gilliam) was truly excellent. I had such a blast. So much better than I was expecting and, unfortunately, it still feels all too relevant. Bruce Willis was fantastic and anchored the mind-bending premise to perfection. #TCMParty
#12Monkeys (1995, Terry Gilliam) was truly excellent. I had such a blast. So much better than I was expecting and, unfortunately, it still feels all too relevant. Bruce Willis was fantastic and anchored the mind-bending premise to perfection. #TCMParty
November 15, 2025 at 6:01 AM
"I am insane. And you are my insanity"
#12Monkeys (1995, Terry Gilliam) was truly excellent. I had such a blast. So much better than I was expecting and, unfortunately, it still feels all too relevant. Bruce Willis was fantastic and anchored the mind-bending premise to perfection. #TCMParty
#12Monkeys (1995, Terry Gilliam) was truly excellent. I had such a blast. So much better than I was expecting and, unfortunately, it still feels all too relevant. Bruce Willis was fantastic and anchored the mind-bending premise to perfection. #TCMParty
An incredible visual. #TCMParty #12Monkeys
November 15, 2025 at 5:44 AM
An incredible visual. #TCMParty #12Monkeys
November 15, 2025 at 3:36 AM
I've been exploring 1971 in film and tonight watched #TheAndersonTapes (dir. Sidney Lumet) on @criterionchannl.bsky.social. Incredible cast with Sean Connery, Dyan Cannon, Martin Balsam and Christopher Walken. An unconventional caper film with a message on the pervasiveness of modern surveillance.
November 13, 2025 at 11:57 AM
I've been exploring 1971 in film and tonight watched #TheAndersonTapes (dir. Sidney Lumet) on @criterionchannl.bsky.social. Incredible cast with Sean Connery, Dyan Cannon, Martin Balsam and Christopher Walken. An unconventional caper film with a message on the pervasiveness of modern surveillance.
I just watched #Obsession (1949, Edward Dmytryk) on @criterionchannl.bsky.social and it was one of the best new-to-me classic films I've seen in 2025. An excellent story, great performances and very dynamic pacing. I LOVED IT.
If you've never seen it, make it a priority this #Noirvember.
If you've never seen it, make it a priority this #Noirvember.
November 12, 2025 at 11:55 AM
I just watched #Obsession (1949, Edward Dmytryk) on @criterionchannl.bsky.social and it was one of the best new-to-me classic films I've seen in 2025. An excellent story, great performances and very dynamic pacing. I LOVED IT.
If you've never seen it, make it a priority this #Noirvember.
If you've never seen it, make it a priority this #Noirvember.
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Drunk man in Hoxton: The thing about women is, they misunderstand shoes. Coz shoes aren't meant to hurt you at all, not even the first time.
November 9, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Drunk man in Hoxton: The thing about women is, they misunderstand shoes. Coz shoes aren't meant to hurt you at all, not even the first time.
November 9, 2025 at 6:42 AM
November 9, 2025 at 6:34 AM
This is super awkward. I went out last weekend and don't remember a chunk of the night. I think I might also have killed Mr Small. #BlindSpot #NoirAlley #TCMParty
November 9, 2025 at 6:28 AM
This is super awkward. I went out last weekend and don't remember a chunk of the night. I think I might also have killed Mr Small. #BlindSpot #NoirAlley #TCMParty
November 9, 2025 at 6:26 AM
November 9, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Fully invested in Evelyn Green having both murdered Mr Small and having framed Chester Morris.
Here's hoping she gets away with it! #TCMParty #NoirAlley #BlindSpot
Here's hoping she gets away with it! #TCMParty #NoirAlley #BlindSpot
November 9, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Fully invested in Evelyn Green having both murdered Mr Small and having framed Chester Morris.
Here's hoping she gets away with it! #TCMParty #NoirAlley #BlindSpot
Here's hoping she gets away with it! #TCMParty #NoirAlley #BlindSpot
Oh yeah, Chester Morris' character is a real charmer. No wonder she fell in love with him within a few hours (while he was blackout drunk). #TCMParty #BlindSpot #NoirAlley
November 9, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Oh yeah, Chester Morris' character is a real charmer. No wonder she fell in love with him within a few hours (while he was blackout drunk). #TCMParty #BlindSpot #NoirAlley
Yeah I really like this film. It kind of reminds me of two very underrated noirs - "Deadline at Dawn" and "Two O'Clock Courage". #BlindSpot #NoirAlley #TCMParty
November 9, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Yeah I really like this film. It kind of reminds me of two very underrated noirs - "Deadline at Dawn" and "Two O'Clock Courage". #BlindSpot #NoirAlley #TCMParty
November 9, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Jury is still out on whether Chester Morris' character is a "nice guy". We'll have to wait until the alcohol wears off. #BlindSpot #TCMParty #NoirAlley
November 9, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Jury is still out on whether Chester Morris' character is a "nice guy". We'll have to wait until the alcohol wears off. #BlindSpot #TCMParty #NoirAlley
November 9, 2025 at 5:35 AM
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