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  1. Jack Scorpion

    Stetson versus Street Fighter

    This is just a weird factoid to share: http://www.ripten.com/2010/06/29/life-imitates-art-with-ken-masters-real-stetson-cowboy-hat-lbd416/ In the video game Street Fighter 4, the character Ken Masters has a costume in the game that includes a cowboy hat. This is a pretty inconsequential...
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    Gin vs Vodka (Martini)

    H. L. Mencken once called the martini "the only American invention as perfect as the sonnet." I figure Fedora Loungers would choose Gin before Vodka 9 times out of 10. I would agree, assuming it's dry (and shaken to waltz time, of course). That said, I love a dirty martini made with...
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    Golden Bay Era (Area)

    Good afternoon, FL. Do you remember me? I haven't been around as of late, aside from using old threads as the valuable sources of Golden Era research that they are. Mostly, I've been busy, with trips and moving... which brings me to my point... I am moving to San Francisco this summer...
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    Russian Films

    I'm a big movie buff who has written and overwritten the hard drive space on my TiVo with countless hours of TCM. I've spent beyond my budget on DVD's off amazon, monthly accounts with Netflix and rare finds at the local indie rental store. And most of this obsession has been an extension of my...
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    Rocky (1976)

    The robe was two sizes too big. The hat was a size too small. The shorts were the wrong color. Fairy tales aren't tailored for the nobodies of Fishtown, Philadelphia. Fairy tales aren't written for ugly people in ugly towns competing in an ugly sport and despite a similar shoe size, Sylvester...
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    The Getaway (1972)

    My newest review is on the Steve McQueen/Sam Peckinpah anti-classic. See it here. The hot debate regarding The Getaway's value as great cinema points to Steve McQueen's right to a final cut. First, he and David Foster fired Jim Thompson for his literal adaption of his novel, saying the...
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    Go To Hatter in San Diego, Los Angeles?

    I tried looking through old posts, but I've had no luck thus far. Maybe someone can help me out. I have a panama hat that was badly taken care of by yours truly. The byproduct of moving a lot, never wearing it and general ill-treatment. However, the straw itself, with the exception of the...
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    The Omega Man (I Am Legend)

    My latest review is on The Omega Man (1971) I've never been the biggest Charlton Heston fan, but I've enjoyed him in many movies. The Omega Man was not one of those movies. Mostly, I am curious. There have been four movies made, adapted from Richard Matheson's novel I Am Legend. Does...
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    1970's Movies

    Shameless Plug. I know the 70's isn't The Fedora Lounge's favorite decade, but it remains my favorite decade of film. I started a movie blog for only movies made in the 1970's. (I know, that is still a lot.) Blog can be found here: It's Okay With Me There are only 4 movies "reviewed" so...
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    San Diego Bound

    Hiya hepcats and kittens, If y'all recognize the moniker, Hiya hepcats and kittens, I know I haven't been around the boards lately. Mostly, I've just fallen out of discussion board following in general. That happens from time to time. However, thinking on it... I've been living the...
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    The Prisoner

    The Prisoner British 60's TVshow. I'm hooked. Who else can express sympathies and share excitement with me?
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    3:10 to Yuma

    Does anyone know anything about this? I have see those billboards/ bus stop posters around and they are so darn attractive. And the cast seems spot on for a western this day and age. Thoughts? Info? Secrets?
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    Favorite Song Lyrics Thread

    There's a favorite poets/poems thread that I'm not educated enough to read. I do have a couple favorite verses of contemporary song lyrics that I particularly enjoy, though. What about y'all? Ive heard a man in crisis Falls back on what he knows best, A murderer to murder A thief to theft...
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    Popcorn Over the Dead

    Late night, grave site picnics + a large projector screen in the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. They do it every summer: http://cinespia.org/ Last summer I saw Dawn of the Dead. I missed Roman Holiday this summer, but I am very excitied to see Argento's Suspiria on July 21st. Despite what...
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    Father's Day

    Yonder horizon. You know, shopping for my mom throughout the years has always been pretty easy. When I was a kid, I used to always buy her ten dollar pens (she was a bookkeeper once upon a time). Then, I'd buy her nice tidbits: a little, mounted painting for her office; a wind chime for the...
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    J. Ellroy Goes to the Movies

    I've read James Ellroy here and there. Sometimes I loved him (White Jazz). Sometimes I got a little bored (Black Dahlia). But whenever there is a movie project attached to James Ellroy, I am all about it. LA Confidential hit the mark, I think most of us agree. While Black Dahlia fell short...
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    A Nancy Drew movie?

    Nancy Drew ... That's sexist. Where's my Hardy Boys movie?
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    LA Ladies Might Enjoy

    Wednesday, May 30th. Roman Holiday (1953) Presented by: Los Angeles Conservancy Los Angeles Theatre 615 S. Broadway, L.A. Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck star. Film critic Leonard Maltin hosts the evening which includes an on-stage fashion show.
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    Favorite Femme Fatale

    An iconic movie archtype of the classic era. Back when B movies loved to subvert the social status quo of temporary society by demasculating men and giving women sometimes godlike power. Of course, early Hollywood was known for the strong women roles. Myrna Loy in the Thin Man series. Joan...
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    Oldy DVD Special Features

    I purchased The Getaway DVD awhile ago and I got around to watching through all the Special Features. I got to say -- I loved the Audio Commentary by the 3 scholars. I think this is something that more and more rereleases of old movies on DVD should do. Find a few people that have studied the...

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