Andy Wolverton
@awolverton.bsky.social
Librarian, reader, writer, film lover. Author of MEN DON'T READ. https://andywolverton.substack.com
https://www.youtube.com/@journeysindarknessandlight5775/videos
https://www.youtube.com/@journeysindarknessandlight5775/videos
Celebrating the completion of my second cataract surgery with my favorite IPA, Prison City Mass Riot, and some Robert Mitchum shenanigans from CAPE FEAR (1962):
October 11, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Celebrating the completion of my second cataract surgery with my favorite IPA, Prison City Mass Riot, and some Robert Mitchum shenanigans from CAPE FEAR (1962):
It's a bit early, but I'm ready for October:
September 24, 2025 at 9:07 PM
It's a bit early, but I'm ready for October:
Alfred Hitchcock's first movie, The Pleasure Garden, is 100 years old this year. I'm working on a long-term project to review each of his feature films. You can keep up with this journey here:
andywolverton.substack.com/p/the-alfred...
andywolverton.substack.com/p/the-alfred...
September 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Alfred Hitchcock's first movie, The Pleasure Garden, is 100 years old this year. I'm working on a long-term project to review each of his feature films. You can keep up with this journey here:
andywolverton.substack.com/p/the-alfred...
andywolverton.substack.com/p/the-alfred...
Wow, I'd forgotten I wrote this until someone sent it to me awhile back!
August 6, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Wow, I'd forgotten I wrote this until someone sent it to me awhile back!
Things have been a bit quiet here lately, but there’s plenty of film noir (and some horror) coming up. Here’s a sneak preview:
andywolverton.substack.com/p/coming-up
andywolverton.substack.com/p/coming-up
July 10, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Things have been a bit quiet here lately, but there’s plenty of film noir (and some horror) coming up. Here’s a sneak preview:
andywolverton.substack.com/p/coming-up
andywolverton.substack.com/p/coming-up
“But, as you see, it’s a beautiful day, the beaches are open, and people are having a wonderful time. Amity, as you know, means friendship.”
Be safe today. The dangers out there are not confined to the water.
Happy 4th!
Be safe today. The dangers out there are not confined to the water.
Happy 4th!
July 4, 2025 at 1:41 PM
“But, as you see, it’s a beautiful day, the beaches are open, and people are having a wonderful time. Amity, as you know, means friendship.”
Be safe today. The dangers out there are not confined to the water.
Happy 4th!
Be safe today. The dangers out there are not confined to the water.
Happy 4th!
If you're into #filmnoir, neo-noir, crime movies, or just good thrillers, I think you'll enjoy the new box set HARDBOILED from
@filmsradiance.bsky.social
My review:
andywolverton.substack.com/p/hardboiled...
@filmsradiance.bsky.social
My review:
andywolverton.substack.com/p/hardboiled...
April 26, 2025 at 1:37 PM
If you're into #filmnoir, neo-noir, crime movies, or just good thrillers, I think you'll enjoy the new box set HARDBOILED from
@filmsradiance.bsky.social
My review:
andywolverton.substack.com/p/hardboiled...
@filmsradiance.bsky.social
My review:
andywolverton.substack.com/p/hardboiled...
FINALLY, this puzzle of pure evil is finished! Man, what a battle that was... 😮💨
February 18, 2025 at 1:10 AM
FINALLY, this puzzle of pure evil is finished! Man, what a battle that was... 😮💨
What a wonderful first day at AACC’s Truxal Library! Thanks to the entire library staff for making me feel so welcome!
February 4, 2025 at 12:49 AM
What a wonderful first day at AACC’s Truxal Library! Thanks to the entire library staff for making me feel so welcome!
I went to the Busch Annapolis Library today to see one of my favorite #filmnoir movies, DOUBLE INDEMNITY (1944). When my friend Ann was unable to present the film and lead the discussion, I offered to step in and help. Thanks to everyone who welcomed me and enjoyed this great noir!
February 1, 2025 at 10:10 PM
I went to the Busch Annapolis Library today to see one of my favorite #filmnoir movies, DOUBLE INDEMNITY (1944). When my friend Ann was unable to present the film and lead the discussion, I offered to step in and help. Thanks to everyone who welcomed me and enjoyed this great noir!
I no longer disclose my birthday on social media, but it happened within the last 96 hours. I had a fantastic day at one of my favorite restaurants, went to the movies (CONCLAVE, really good), and visited an independent bookstore. My presents included two wonderful books and a jigsaw puzzle table!
January 19, 2025 at 9:36 PM
I no longer disclose my birthday on social media, but it happened within the last 96 hours. I had a fantastic day at one of my favorite restaurants, went to the movies (CONCLAVE, really good), and visited an independent bookstore. My presents included two wonderful books and a jigsaw puzzle table!
RIP #DavidLynch - What a monumental loss... My first David Lynch film was THE ELEPHANT MAN, and I've never forgotten the experience. May we all never forget Lynch.
January 16, 2025 at 10:11 PM
RIP #DavidLynch - What a monumental loss... My first David Lynch film was THE ELEPHANT MAN, and I've never forgotten the experience. May we all never forget Lynch.
Delighted with this Christmas present from my wife. I just watched Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1979) for the second time. Next: Rereading the novel, then reading Smiley's People, *then* watching that mini-series. I think I may have a John le Carré fixation going on...
January 11, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Delighted with this Christmas present from my wife. I just watched Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1979) for the second time. Next: Rereading the novel, then reading Smiley's People, *then* watching that mini-series. I think I may have a John le Carré fixation going on...
Eight days into 2025 and I'm already losing track of time... Here are my favorite movie discoveries and rediscoveries from last year: andywolverton.substack.com/p/best-disco...
January 8, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Eight days into 2025 and I'm already losing track of time... Here are my favorite movie discoveries and rediscoveries from last year: andywolverton.substack.com/p/best-disco...
Today marks three years of no sodas.
December 27, 2024 at 9:55 PM
Today marks three years of no sodas.
I hope Santa was good to everyone! Some of the gifts he left for me:
December 26, 2024 at 3:26 PM
I hope Santa was good to everyone! Some of the gifts he left for me:
I'm delighted to announce that I have just been hired as a Reference Technician at the Truxal Library at Anne Arundel Community College starting in early 2025. Can't wait to be a part of this wonderful organization!
December 20, 2024 at 2:30 PM
I'm delighted to announce that I have just been hired as a Reference Technician at the Truxal Library at Anne Arundel Community College starting in early 2025. Can't wait to be a part of this wonderful organization!
I just finished reading a novel that I *had* to add to my Best Fiction Discoveries of 2024: THE RADIANCE OF THE KING by Camara Laye from NYRB Classics:
andywolverton.substack.com/p/best-disco...
andywolverton.substack.com/p/best-disco...
December 16, 2024 at 9:41 PM
I just finished reading a novel that I *had* to add to my Best Fiction Discoveries of 2024: THE RADIANCE OF THE KING by Camara Laye from NYRB Classics:
andywolverton.substack.com/p/best-disco...
andywolverton.substack.com/p/best-disco...
The most frightening moment in MANHUNTER:
December 16, 2024 at 1:41 PM
The most frightening moment in MANHUNTER:
December 14, 2024 at 2:38 PM
Today's 2024 book discoveries post: my favorite books about movies: andywolverton.substack.com/p/best-disco...
December 13, 2024 at 9:54 PM
Today's 2024 book discoveries post: my favorite books about movies: andywolverton.substack.com/p/best-disco...
Sometimes you just want to lose yourself in fiction to escape the real world, but when you're ready to face life head-on, grab a good #nonfiction book. I've got several recommendations for you today. Please share yours!
andywolverton.substack.com/p/best-disco...
andywolverton.substack.com/p/best-disco...
December 13, 2024 at 12:42 PM
Sometimes you just want to lose yourself in fiction to escape the real world, but when you're ready to face life head-on, grab a good #nonfiction book. I've got several recommendations for you today. Please share yours!
andywolverton.substack.com/p/best-disco...
andywolverton.substack.com/p/best-disco...
My fiction discoveries for the year include literary, Southern, sf, strange tales, espionage, works in translation, and more. (Crime fiction will be covered in an upcoming post.) The comments are open, so let me know what fiction you enjoyed this year:
andywolverton.substack.com/p/best-disco...
andywolverton.substack.com/p/best-disco...
December 9, 2024 at 12:48 PM
My fiction discoveries for the year include literary, Southern, sf, strange tales, espionage, works in translation, and more. (Crime fiction will be covered in an upcoming post.) The comments are open, so let me know what fiction you enjoyed this year:
andywolverton.substack.com/p/best-disco...
andywolverton.substack.com/p/best-disco...
What did you watch last month? It was #Noirvember, after all, so my list is filled with shadows, deception, betrayal, and all things #FilmNoir. The comments are open, so let me know what you watched!
andywolverton.substack.com/p/what-did-y...
andywolverton.substack.com/p/what-did-y...
December 4, 2024 at 6:56 PM
What did you watch last month? It was #Noirvember, after all, so my list is filled with shadows, deception, betrayal, and all things #FilmNoir. The comments are open, so let me know what you watched!
andywolverton.substack.com/p/what-did-y...
andywolverton.substack.com/p/what-did-y...