Barry P.
@barrycinematic.bsky.social
Proprietor of the eclectic and marginally coherent film blog Cinematic Catharsis https://cinematiccatharsis.blogspot.com/ (He/Him) Buy Me a Coffee: http://bmc.link/barrycinemg
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The Ugly Duckling
(1959) Directed by Lance Comfort; Written by Sid Colin and Jack Davies; Story by Sid Colin; Based on the novella The Strange Case of Dr. Jek...
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Here's my review of The Ugly Duckling (1959) for the Hammer-Amicus Blogathon V, hosted by Yours Truly & @realweegiemidget.bsky.social: cinematiccatharsis.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
Reposted by Barry P.
You should read these great reviews. I was going to contribute, but life got in the way.
It has me thinking about film reviews in general, so a short thread.
🧵 1/6
It has me thinking about film reviews in general, so a short thread.
🧵 1/6
Here's the final wrap-up post for the Hammer-Amicus Blogathon V, hosted by Yours Truly & @realweegiemidget.bsky.social: cinematiccatharsis.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
Be sure to catch the Day 1, 2, and 3 recaps (links in the post above)!
#filmsky #horrorsky @classicsky
Be sure to catch the Day 1, 2, and 3 recaps (links in the post above)!
#filmsky #horrorsky @classicsky
The Hammer-Amicus Blogathon V – Final Recap
Well, folks, we’ve reached the end of the fifth Hammer-Amicus Blogathon. It’s hard to believe that our first Hammer-Amicus Blogathon was b...
cinematiccatharsis.blogspot.com
November 13, 2025 at 11:36 PM
You should read these great reviews. I was going to contribute, but life got in the way.
It has me thinking about film reviews in general, so a short thread.
🧵 1/6
It has me thinking about film reviews in general, so a short thread.
🧵 1/6
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Remembering my favorite actress, the magical Grace Kelly who was born 96 years ago, on November 12, 1929 in Philadelphia. Gone way too soon but her memory keeps shining ✨
November 13, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Remembering my favorite actress, the magical Grace Kelly who was born 96 years ago, on November 12, 1929 in Philadelphia. Gone way too soon but her memory keeps shining ✨
While my next post is brewing, here's a Noirvember-flavored recycled review: cinematiccatharsis.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-...
#filmsky #noirsky #classicsky
#filmsky #noirsky #classicsky
The Third Man
(1949) Directed by Carol Reed; Screenplay by Graham Greene; Based on a novella by Graham Greene; Starring: Joseph Cotten, Alida Valli, Orson...
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November 12, 2025 at 5:10 PM
While my next post is brewing, here's a Noirvember-flavored recycled review: cinematiccatharsis.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-...
#filmsky #noirsky #classicsky
#filmsky #noirsky #classicsky
Here's the final wrap-up post for the Hammer-Amicus Blogathon V, hosted by Yours Truly & @realweegiemidget.bsky.social: cinematiccatharsis.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
Be sure to catch the Day 1, 2, and 3 recaps (links in the post above)!
#filmsky #horrorsky @classicsky
Be sure to catch the Day 1, 2, and 3 recaps (links in the post above)!
#filmsky #horrorsky @classicsky
The Hammer-Amicus Blogathon V – Final Recap
Well, folks, we’ve reached the end of the fifth Hammer-Amicus Blogathon. It’s hard to believe that our first Hammer-Amicus Blogathon was b...
cinematiccatharsis.blogspot.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Here's the final wrap-up post for the Hammer-Amicus Blogathon V, hosted by Yours Truly & @realweegiemidget.bsky.social: cinematiccatharsis.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
Be sure to catch the Day 1, 2, and 3 recaps (links in the post above)!
#filmsky #horrorsky @classicsky
Be sure to catch the Day 1, 2, and 3 recaps (links in the post above)!
#filmsky #horrorsky @classicsky
Reposted by Barry P.
Diary of a Movie Maniac joins my wrap up post for @barrycinematic.bsky.social and my Hammer and Amicus blogathon... weegiemidget.wordpress.com/2025/11/10/n...
NEWS… Time to Wrap Up, and Check in the Final Reviews for the Hammer and Amicus Blogathon V
It’s the last post, with a fabulous turnout of fifteen so far (not including this list)… After shining a light on all of you who joined us for Hammer and Amicus Blogathon V, it’s …
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November 11, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Diary of a Movie Maniac joins my wrap up post for @barrycinematic.bsky.social and my Hammer and Amicus blogathon... weegiemidget.wordpress.com/2025/11/10/n...
Watch for my Wrap-up post for the Hammer-Amicus blogathon V, hosted by Yours Truly & @realweegiemidget.bsky.social, tomorrow! Many thanks to all who participated, provided words of support, and visited our blogs!
#filmsky #horrorsky #classicsky
#filmsky #horrorsky #classicsky
November 11, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Watch for my Wrap-up post for the Hammer-Amicus blogathon V, hosted by Yours Truly & @realweegiemidget.bsky.social, tomorrow! Many thanks to all who participated, provided words of support, and visited our blogs!
#filmsky #horrorsky #classicsky
#filmsky #horrorsky #classicsky
November 11, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Here's my review of The Ugly Duckling (1959) for the Hammer-Amicus Blogathon V, hosted by Yours Truly & @realweegiemidget.bsky.social: cinematiccatharsis.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
The Ugly Duckling
(1959) Directed by Lance Comfort; Written by Sid Colin and Jack Davies; Story by Sid Colin; Based on the novella The Strange Case of Dr. Jek...
cinematiccatharsis.blogspot.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Reposted by Barry P.
Join my wrap-up post today for the Hammer and Amicus blogathon with @barrycinematic.bsky.social .... we have Barry's review, @wworldofcinema.bsky.social, @takinguproom.bsky.social, and Mary at Tigerheart Tales.. with more reviews expected...
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weegiemidget.wordpress.com/2025/11/10/n...
NEWS… Time to Wrap Up, and Check in the Final Reviews for the Hammer and Amicus Blogathon V
It’s the last post, with a fabulous turnout of xxx so far (not including this list)… After shining a light on all of you who joined us for Hammer and Amicus Blogathon V, it’s time…
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November 10, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Join my wrap-up post today for the Hammer and Amicus blogathon with @barrycinematic.bsky.social .... we have Barry's review, @wworldofcinema.bsky.social, @takinguproom.bsky.social, and Mary at Tigerheart Tales.. with more reviews expected...
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Reposted by Barry P.
Enjoy my review of the British comedy A Weekend with Lulu (John Paddy Carstairs, 1961)!👇
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Written for the Hammer & Amicus Blogathon hosted by @realweegiemidget.bsky.social and @barrycinematic.bsky.social
thewonderfulworldofcinema.wordpress.com/2025/11/09/a...
Written for the Hammer & Amicus Blogathon hosted by @realweegiemidget.bsky.social and @barrycinematic.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Enjoy my review of the British comedy A Weekend with Lulu (John Paddy Carstairs, 1961)!👇
thewonderfulworldofcinema.wordpress.com/2025/11/09/a...
Written for the Hammer & Amicus Blogathon hosted by @realweegiemidget.bsky.social and @barrycinematic.bsky.social
thewonderfulworldofcinema.wordpress.com/2025/11/09/a...
Written for the Hammer & Amicus Blogathon hosted by @realweegiemidget.bsky.social and @barrycinematic.bsky.social
Reposted by Barry P.
Lovely review form @barrycinematic.bsky.social of a comedic take on Jekyll & Hyde from Hammer Films, that reminds people who only know Bernard Bresslaw from THE ARMY GAME or the CARRY ON series, that there was much more to him as an actor than his Big, Clumsy Lummox persona.
Here's my review of The Ugly Duckling (1959) for the Hammer-Amicus Blogathon V, hosted by Yours Truly & @realweegiemidget.bsky.social: cinematiccatharsis.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
The Ugly Duckling
(1959) Directed by Lance Comfort; Written by Sid Colin and Jack Davies; Story by Sid Colin; Based on the novella The Strange Case of Dr. Jek...
cinematiccatharsis.blogspot.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Lovely review form @barrycinematic.bsky.social of a comedic take on Jekyll & Hyde from Hammer Films, that reminds people who only know Bernard Bresslaw from THE ARMY GAME or the CARRY ON series, that there was much more to him as an actor than his Big, Clumsy Lummox persona.
Here's the Day 3 recap for the Hammer-Amicus Blogathon V, hosted by Yours Truly & @realweegiemidget.bsky.social : cinematiccatharsis.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
...Don't forget Day 1: cinematiccatharsis.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
and Day 2: cinematiccatharsis.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
...Don't forget Day 1: cinematiccatharsis.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
and Day 2: cinematiccatharsis.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
The Hammer-Amicus Blogathon V Has Arrived – Day 3 Recap
We’ve returned for Day 3 of the Hammer-Amicus Blogathon V, hosted by Yours Truly and Gill from Realweegiemidget reviews, with a trio of ne...
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November 10, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Here's the Day 3 recap for the Hammer-Amicus Blogathon V, hosted by Yours Truly & @realweegiemidget.bsky.social : cinematiccatharsis.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
...Don't forget Day 1: cinematiccatharsis.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
and Day 2: cinematiccatharsis.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
...Don't forget Day 1: cinematiccatharsis.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
and Day 2: cinematiccatharsis.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
Here's my review of The Ugly Duckling (1959) for the Hammer-Amicus Blogathon V, hosted by Yours Truly & @realweegiemidget.bsky.social: cinematiccatharsis.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
The Ugly Duckling
(1959) Directed by Lance Comfort; Written by Sid Colin and Jack Davies; Story by Sid Colin; Based on the novella The Strange Case of Dr. Jek...
cinematiccatharsis.blogspot.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Here's my review of The Ugly Duckling (1959) for the Hammer-Amicus Blogathon V, hosted by Yours Truly & @realweegiemidget.bsky.social: cinematiccatharsis.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
Reposted by Barry P.
On the phone… Blood and Black Lace (1964, Mario Bava)
November 9, 2025 at 8:08 PM
On the phone… Blood and Black Lace (1964, Mario Bava)
Reposted by Barry P.
Them: Dracula is not real
The Marine Mammal Rescue Center: Dracula is real and also we saved him
The Marine Mammal Rescue Center: Dracula is real and also we saved him
November 9, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Them: Dracula is not real
The Marine Mammal Rescue Center: Dracula is real and also we saved him
The Marine Mammal Rescue Center: Dracula is real and also we saved him
Reposted by Barry P.
Join this lovely lot for Day 3 of @barrycinematic.bsky.social and my Hammer and Amicus blogathon... @thecraggus.bsky.social @johnlharmon.bsky.social @mercurie80.bsky.social and 18, Cinema Lane... weegiemidget.wordpress.com/2025/11/09/d...
NEWS… Dare You Read Day 3’s Entries for the Hammer and Amicus Blogathon V?
Where else can you find such a fabulous all character line up in horror productions? It’s the penultimate day as we celebrate Hammer and Amicus with more reviews of their kind of movie.
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November 9, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Join this lovely lot for Day 3 of @barrycinematic.bsky.social and my Hammer and Amicus blogathon... @thecraggus.bsky.social @johnlharmon.bsky.social @mercurie80.bsky.social and 18, Cinema Lane... weegiemidget.wordpress.com/2025/11/09/d...
The Hammer-Amicus Blogathon V, co-hosted by Yours Truly & @realweegiemidget.bsky.social, continues! Here's the Day 2 Recap: cinematiccatharsis.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
...You can find the Day 1 Recap here: cinematiccatharsis.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
#filmsky #horrorsky #classicsky
...You can find the Day 1 Recap here: cinematiccatharsis.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
#filmsky #horrorsky #classicsky
The Hammer-Amicus Blogathon V Has Arrived – Day 2 Recap
We’re back for Day 2 of the 5th Hammer-Amicus Blogathon, hosted by Yours Truly and Gill Jacob of Realweegiemidget Reviews! We had a terrif...
cinematiccatharsis.blogspot.com
November 9, 2025 at 3:11 AM
The Hammer-Amicus Blogathon V, co-hosted by Yours Truly & @realweegiemidget.bsky.social, continues! Here's the Day 2 Recap: cinematiccatharsis.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
...You can find the Day 1 Recap here: cinematiccatharsis.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
#filmsky #horrorsky #classicsky
...You can find the Day 1 Recap here: cinematiccatharsis.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
#filmsky #horrorsky #classicsky
Reposted by Barry P.
@realweegiemidget.bsky.social @barrycinematic.bsky.social My post on The House That Dripped Blood is up! mercurie.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
The House That Dripped Blood (1971)
(This post is part of the Hammer and Amicus Blogathon V , hosted by Cinematic Catharsis and Realweegiemidget Reviews ) If Amicus Production...
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November 9, 2025 at 12:16 AM
@realweegiemidget.bsky.social @barrycinematic.bsky.social My post on The House That Dripped Blood is up! mercurie.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
Reposted by Barry P.
A new post where I blog about THE TERRORNAUTS for The Hammer-Amicus Blogathon V, hosted by @realweegiemidget.bsky.social & @barrycinematic.bsky.social !
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freakboyzone.blogspot.com/2025/11/frea...
November 8, 2025 at 10:41 PM
A new post where I blog about THE TERRORNAUTS for The Hammer-Amicus Blogathon V, hosted by @realweegiemidget.bsky.social & @barrycinematic.bsky.social !
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freakboyzone.blogspot.com/2025/11/frea...
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New on SBBN: My article on MAN BAIT (1952) for the Hammer-Amicus Blogathon V, hosted by @realweegiemidget.bsky.social and @barrycinematic.bsky.social
Reupping because I forgot the tags! #filmsky #HammerAmicusBlogathonV
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Reupping because I forgot the tags! #filmsky #HammerAmicusBlogathonV
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Man Bait (The Last Page, 1952) • She Blogged By Night
Man Bait, starring the beautiful Diana Dors, is more than historical curiosity or early entry in a legendary director's career, it's a simple, entertaining, fun little thriller.
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November 8, 2025 at 3:09 PM
New on SBBN: My article on MAN BAIT (1952) for the Hammer-Amicus Blogathon V, hosted by @realweegiemidget.bsky.social and @barrycinematic.bsky.social
Reupping because I forgot the tags! #filmsky #HammerAmicusBlogathonV
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Reupping because I forgot the tags! #filmsky #HammerAmicusBlogathonV
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For Day 2 with me and @barrycinematic.bsky.social of our Hammer and Amicus blogathon... read posts from @mercurie80.bsky.social, The Michlin Guide, @glitterninja.bsky.social and @suspiriosa.bsky.social
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weegiemidget.wordpress.com/2025/11/08/n...
NEWS… Day 2 Has Dawned for the Fifth Blogathon Journey into Hammer and Amicus Movies
Day 2 has more blogging pals adding to the horror and non-horror from Amicus and Hammer… Yesterday brought a variety of films, as you discover many more star-studded performances today.
weegiemidget.wordpress.com
November 8, 2025 at 6:36 PM
For Day 2 with me and @barrycinematic.bsky.social of our Hammer and Amicus blogathon... read posts from @mercurie80.bsky.social, The Michlin Guide, @glitterninja.bsky.social and @suspiriosa.bsky.social
weegiemidget.wordpress.com/2025/11/08/n...
weegiemidget.wordpress.com/2025/11/08/n...
The Hammer-Amicus Blogathon V, co-hosted by Yours Truly & @realweegiemidget.bsky.social, begins! Here's the Day 1 Recap: cinematiccatharsis.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
#filmsky #horrorsky #classicsky
#filmsky #horrorsky #classicsky
The Hammer-Amicus Blogathon V Has Arrived – Day 1 Recap
It’s Day One of the 5th Hammer-Amicus Blogathon, hosted by Yours Truly and Gill Jacob of Realweegiemidget Reviews! If this is your first t...
cinematiccatharsis.blogspot.com
November 8, 2025 at 5:15 AM
The Hammer-Amicus Blogathon V, co-hosted by Yours Truly & @realweegiemidget.bsky.social, begins! Here's the Day 1 Recap: cinematiccatharsis.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
#filmsky #horrorsky #classicsky
#filmsky #horrorsky #classicsky
Reposted by Barry P.
@barrycinematic.bsky.social My post on The Hound of the Baskervilles for the blogthon is up! A Shroud of Thoughts: Hammer Film Productions' The Hound of the Baskervilles (1959) mercurie.blogspot.com/2025/11/hamm...
Hammer Film Productions' The Hound of the Baskervilles (1959)
(This post is part of the Hammer and Amicus Blogathon V , hosted by Cinematic Catharsis and Realweegiemidget Reviews ) Hammer Film Producti...
mercurie.blogspot.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:01 AM
@barrycinematic.bsky.social My post on The Hound of the Baskervilles for the blogthon is up! A Shroud of Thoughts: Hammer Film Productions' The Hound of the Baskervilles (1959) mercurie.blogspot.com/2025/11/hamm...
How could I possibly forget... Wishing @johnlharmon.bsky.social a very happy belated birthday! 🎂 I hope it was great!
a woman is talking to a boy who is wrapped in duct tape .
Alt: Josie and the Pussycats - Parker Posey: "Boy, you almost got me."
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November 8, 2025 at 2:11 AM
How could I possibly forget... Wishing @johnlharmon.bsky.social a very happy belated birthday! 🎂 I hope it was great!
Reposted by Barry P.
NEWS… Welcome to The Hammer and Amicus Blogathon V
Day 1 brings Daleks, werewolves, (blonde) bombshell announcements, Frankenstein and more to the blogathon... Join us for the first day of this blogathon with those Hammer and Amicus greats (and much, much more).
Day 1 brings Daleks, werewolves, (blonde) bombshell announcements, Frankenstein and more to the blogathon... Join us for the first day of this blogathon with those Hammer and Amicus greats (and much, much more).
NEWS… Welcome to The Hammer and Amicus Blogathon V
Day 1 brings Daleks, werewolves, (blonde) bombshell announcements, Frankenstein and more to the blogathon... Join us for the first day of this blogathon with those Hammer and Amicus greats (and much, much more).
weegiemidget.wordpress.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:51 PM
NEWS… Welcome to The Hammer and Amicus Blogathon V
Day 1 brings Daleks, werewolves, (blonde) bombshell announcements, Frankenstein and more to the blogathon... Join us for the first day of this blogathon with those Hammer and Amicus greats (and much, much more).
Day 1 brings Daleks, werewolves, (blonde) bombshell announcements, Frankenstein and more to the blogathon... Join us for the first day of this blogathon with those Hammer and Amicus greats (and much, much more).