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Tag Archives: Vertigo
Great Movie Posters
A meme has been going around Facebook to post your favorite movie poster of “a great film.” It’s been a lot of fun to see all the different artwork posted by people. Figured I’d share some of them. First, I … Continue reading
Posted in Movies
Tagged Badlands, Chinatown, Faces, Gilda, North by Northwest, Only Angels Have Wings, posters, Repulsion, Taxi Driver, Vertigo
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Scary Moments: A List
25 scariest moments in non-horror movies. A compiled list by a bunch of different writers. Some really interesting and startling entries. The infamous eye-slice from Un Chien Andalou, that I can’t even think about without shivering. Alison Willmore writes: Classics … Continue reading
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Tagged Alfred Hitchcock, Gena Rowlands, Jimmy Stewart, Opening Night, Vertigo
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Such a New York day
I went to 8th Street to go shoe-shopping. A couple of my favorite pairs of shoes are basically falling apart so I need replacements. Also, I just want some big stomping motorcycle boots. The day was cold – after a … Continue reading