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Kat Martinez, MA
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Historical Linguist/Historian. Early Modern science & visual culture. Palaeography, Astrophysics, Film Noir. German speaker.
I like cake.

L.A./London
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Two seasons collide at Fountains Abbey ❄️ 🍂

As winter ushers in the first frost, autumn clings on to its last few leaves.
The sand-coloured stone ruins of Fountains Abbey in the background, with a frosty foreground of grass. A tree stands with mostly bare branches and a circle of golden leaves beneath it.
November 23, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Loved the music in #TheStrip We don't often get #musicalnoir in #NoirAlley
See all you Noiristas next time! #TCMParty
November 23, 2025 at 7:08 AM
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Checking in! I might've seen #TheStrip before, but not sure yet. Looking forward to it.
#NoirAlley #TCMParty
November 23, 2025 at 5:31 AM
violetbluebird.bsky.social
Enjoyed #BlindSpot even if it felt a bit slow at times.
See all you Noiristas next time!

#NoirAlley
#TCMParty
November 9, 2025 at 6:42 AM
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Checking in! First time watching #BlindSpot

#NoirAlley
#TCMParty
#Noirvember
November 9, 2025 at 5:16 AM
violetbluebird.bsky.social
I found #TheGreatJewelRobber mildly interesting due to his ability to continue conning without any disguise.
He just...blended in.
See all you Noiristas next time!

#NoirAlley
#TCMParty
November 2, 2025 at 5:46 AM
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Checking in! First time watching #TheGreatJewelRobber

#NoirAlley
#TCMParty
November 2, 2025 at 4:00 AM
violetbluebird.bsky.social
And speaking of jaunty music... #MurderSheSaid
#TCMParty
October 26, 2025 at 5:48 AM
violetbluebird.bsky.social
I enjoyed #Southside1-1000 it had a decent pace. My favourite scene was that push out the window. Oof!
See all you Noiristas next time!

#TCMParty #NoirAlley
October 26, 2025 at 5:34 AM
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Ok the closing music 😆
#TCMParty #NoirAlley #Southside1-1000
October 26, 2025 at 5:26 AM
violetbluebird.bsky.social
Checking in! First time watching #Southside1-1000
#NoirAlley
#TCMParty
October 26, 2025 at 4:01 AM
violetbluebird.bsky.social
Thoroughly enjoyed #BlackTuesday although I think it felt more like Bleak Tuesday. The use of Tri-X was spot on for atmosphere.
See all you Noiristas next time!

#NoirAlley
#TCMParty
October 19, 2025 at 5:34 AM
violetbluebird.bsky.social
Oh I get it now: this is what Russell Johnson was up to before he was exiled with Gilligan and co. #athreehourtour
#BlackTuesday
#NoirAlley
#TCMParty
October 19, 2025 at 5:10 AM
violetbluebird.bsky.social
Checking in! First time watching #BlackTuesday and looking forward to some alley-worthy action!
#NoirAlley
#TCMParty
October 19, 2025 at 4:01 AM
violetbluebird.bsky.social
Here for #Indiscreet one of my absolute faves with an apartment to die for! 🤩
#TCMParty
October 15, 2025 at 12:00 AM
violetbluebird.bsky.social
Two thumbs up for #NewYorkConfidential I think it was all the slapping that reeled me in.
And I'm developing a bit of a crush on Richard Conte and his films.
See all you Noiristas next time!
#NoirAlley
#TCMParty
October 12, 2025 at 5:57 AM
violetbluebird.bsky.social
Ruh roh Nick! #NewYorkConfidential #NoirAlley #TCMParty
October 12, 2025 at 5:46 AM
violetbluebird.bsky.social
Art School Confidential is a pretty good film IMHO. #TCMParty #NoirAlley
October 12, 2025 at 4:18 AM
violetbluebird.bsky.social
Checking in! Not sure if I've seen #NewYorkConfidential but I'm here for it.
#NoirAlley
#TCMParty
October 12, 2025 at 4:15 AM
violetbluebird.bsky.social
Unsure what to make of #TheBigStreet it was certainly ...different. Lucille Ball was radiant.
See all you Noiristas next time!

#NoirAlley #TCMParty
October 5, 2025 at 5:58 AM
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"Man Puppy" love that! 😆 #TheBigStreet #NoirAlley #TCMParty
October 5, 2025 at 4:22 AM
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Checking in! Looking forward to walking down #TheBigStreet
#NoirAlley
#TCMParty
October 5, 2025 at 4:17 AM
violetbluebird.bsky.social
"We can only call it a hairloom" how can she say that with a straight face?! 🤣
#CasinoRoyale
#TCMParty
September 23, 2025 at 4:18 AM
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#SuddenFear is a top film in my book.
I had chills, I jumped at jangling phones, I was sweating along with Myra in the closet, muffling my screams. And the musical score/sound effects were perfect!

See all you Noiristas next time!

#NoirAlley
#TCMParty
September 14, 2025 at 6:19 AM
violetbluebird.bsky.social
Checking in! I've seen #SuddenFear but it was years ago and I don't remember the details. Let's go!
#NoirAlley
#TCMParty
September 14, 2025 at 4:16 AM