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Paul Chapinal

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My review of Dracula. On digital platforms from 1 December 2025 & bluray & DVD on 22 December. #Review @signatureuk.bsky.social #Dracula
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Dracula

Luc Besson’s take on Bram Stoker’s classic is careful to keep it familiar but also more than content to adapt it for his own unique interpretation of the story.

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November 30, 2025 at 9:07 AM

Paul Chapinal

@pchapinal.bsky.social

Next up is Scandel Sheet (1952). First time watch. And that's it for Film Noir for a bit. Gothique Film Society next week, followed by BBC ghost stories for Christmas. #Noirvember #NowWatching #filmnoir @filmnoiruk.bsky.social @filmnoir.bsky.social

November 28, 2025 at 7:51 PM

Paul Chapinal

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I can't remember if I've seen this. I've made a point of watching Ida Lupino's directorial work and this one may have slipt through. The Hitch-Hiker (1953). #Noirvember #NowWatching #filmnoir #idalupino
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November 28, 2025 at 6:18 PM

Paul Chapinal

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I think I'm a day late to watch in tandem with The Chiswick Cinema and @filmfan1971.bsky.social for #noirvember #NowWatching. First time watch. @filmnoiruk.bsky.social @noirfoundation.bsky.social

November 26, 2025 at 8:18 PM

Paul Chapinal

@pchapinal.bsky.social

My review of Still Pushing Pineapples. In UK cinemas on 28 November 2025. #Review
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Still Pushing Pineapples

Phenomenally successful in the 80’s a particular lineup of Black Lace and the song Agadoo went supernova in the charts and a fixture of weddings and parties. As terrible as it is, the song had the hoo...

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November 26, 2025 at 5:47 PM

Paul Chapinal

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Going to get this film in because, it's short and stars Frank Sinatra. Suddenly (1954). First time watch. #noirvember #NowWatching #filmnoir @filmnoiruk.bsky.social @filmnoir.bsky.social

November 25, 2025 at 9:29 PM

Paul Chapinal

@pchapinal.bsky.social

Noirvember Film Noir tonight is The Garment Jungle (1957). Described as hard hitting on YouTube. @filmnoiruk.bsky.social @filmnoir.bsky.social #NowWatching #noirvember #filmnoir

November 25, 2025 at 7:44 PM

Paul Chapinal

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My review of Good Boy. Available on Shudder. #Review @shudder.com #GoodBoy
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Good Boy

A word of caution. This Good Boy should not be confused with Norwegian weirdo film of the same title that was presented at London FrightFest 2023. This a far more conventional ghost/horror story albei...

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November 23, 2025 at 1:16 PM

Paul Chapinal

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My review of A Desert. On UK and Irish digital platforms from 24 November 2025. #Review
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A Desert

A Desert pitches itself in the twilight world of Lynch’s California with overtones of mysterious dangerous/strangers/drifters road movies such The Hitcher and Kalifornia.

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November 21, 2025 at 8:54 PM

Paul Chapinal

@pchapinal.bsky.social

A sideways step from Noir tonight into crime and mystery. A Krimi, The Phantom of Soho (1964). #NOWWATCHING #KRIMI

November 21, 2025 at 7:37 PM

Paul Chapinal

@pchapinal.bsky.social

Noirvember continues with Bewitched (1945). First time watch. #NowWatching #noirvember #filmnoir my thanks to @filmfan1971.bsky.social for this one.

November 20, 2025 at 8:22 PM

Paul Chapinal

@pchapinal.bsky.social

Tonight's Noirvember is Out of the Past (1947). Starring Robert Mitchum and Jane Greer. If there was ever a face and countenance that was perfectly suited for Film Noir, it's Mitchum's. #noirvember #filmnoir #NowWatching

November 19, 2025 at 7:04 PM

Paul Chapinal

@pchapinal.bsky.social

My review of Adulthood. On digital platforms from 17 November. It has a special presentation at the Prince Charles Cinema, London on 25 November. #Review @princecharlescinema.com @signatureuk.bsky.social
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Adulthood

Billed as a dark comedy and thriller. Adulthood doesn’t quite convince either way however there's still plenty to enjoy here.

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November 16, 2025 at 11:51 AM

Paul Chapinal

@pchapinal.bsky.social

My review of Game. In UK cinemas on 21 November 2025. The cast and crew will also be holding Q&As around the country. #Review
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