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Classic Movie Review

John E.Cornelisonclassicmovierev.com
Join the host archaeologist John for classic movies reviews with his own special spin. Using his archaeological background, he connects historic, cinematic, genealogical, and current facts to add a dimension to his reviews that will increase your enjoyment of these classic movies. John tells all for movies over 25 years old. He also presents his world-famous short summaries of each classic movies reviewed. ClassicMovieRev.com
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Requiem for a Heavyweight (1962): The Heartbreaking Tale of a Fallen Boxer

Requiem for a Heavyweight (1962) is a gritty boxing drama with excellent performances by Anthony Quinn, Mickey Rooney, Jackie Gleason, and Julie Harris. As an aging boxer comes to the end of his career everyone scrambles to find a new path forward. The Coyote's Tale , a noir mystery by John Cornelison is available on Amazon in paperback and on Kindle Support the show with a purchase from Merch SPREAD THE WORD! If you enjoyed this episode head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a rev...

Feb 28, 201721 minEp. 101

Earth vs. the Flying Saucers (1956)

Earth vs. the Flying Saucers (1956) is one of those great old black and white UFO films that came out when American was trying to understand the Cold War between the USA and USSR and fearing total nuclear annihilation. Kind of like 2017! In this film, aliens contact an Earth scientist as part of a plot to enslave the Earth’s population. But he is the one guy they should have left alone. The Coyote's Tale , a noir mystery by John Cornelison is available on Amazon in paperback and on Kindle Suppor...

Feb 21, 201718 minEp. 100

The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex (1939)

The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex (1939) directed by Michael Curtiz, is a version of the relationship between Queen Elizabeth I and the 2nd Earl of Essex. The Coyote's Tale , a noir mystery by John Cornelison is available on Amazon in paperback and on Kindle Support the show with a purchase from Merch SPREAD THE WORD! If you enjoyed this episode head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe! Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcast Find us at: Libsyn Page G...

Feb 14, 201717 minEp. 99

The Maltese Falcon (1941)

The Maltese Falcon (1941) is perhaps the greatest film noir classic of all time. It stars Humphrey Bogart, Sydney Greenstreet, and Peter Lorre. The Coyote's Tale , a noir mystery by John Cornelison, is available on Amazon in paperback and on Kindle Support the show with a purchase from Merch SPREAD THE WORD! If you enjoyed this episode head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe! Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcast Find us at: Libsyn Page Ganna Amazon Music...

Feb 07, 201735 minEp. 98

The Big Heat (1953)

The Big Heat (1953) is a great film noir classic directed by Fritz Lang and starring Glenn Ford and Gloria Grahame. The Coyote's Tale , a noir mystery by John Cornelison is available on Amazon in paperback and on Kindle Support the show with a purchase from Merch SPREAD THE WORD! If you enjoyed this episode head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe! Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcast Find us at: Libsyn Page Ganna Amazon Music Spotify Radiodotcom We would...

Jan 24, 201716 minEp. 97

They Came to Cordura (1959)

They Came to Cordura (1959) features Gary Cooper, Rita Hayworth, and Van Heflin in this military drama of survival during the Pancho Villa raids. The Coyote's Tale , a noir mystery by John Cornelison, is available on Amazon in paperback and on Kindle Support the show with a purchase from Merch SPREAD THE WORD! If you enjoyed this episode head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe! Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcast Find us at: Libsyn Page Ganna Amazon Mus...

Jan 17, 201723 minEp. 96

It Happened One Night (1934)

It Happened One Night (1934) is a Depression Era comedy is ranked number 35 on the American Film Institute’s 100 Greatest American Movies of All Times and number 8 on the AFI’s 100 Funniest Movies of All Time. This movie won five Oscars including Best Picture, Best Actor -Clark Gable, Best Actress – Claudette Colbert, Best Director – Frank Capra, and Best Writing, Adaptation – Robert Riskin. The Coyote's Tale , a noir mystery by John Cornelison is available on Amazon in paperback and on Kindle S...

Jan 03, 201719 minEp. 95

Scrooged (1988)

Scrooged (1988) is a great comedy classic starring Bill Murray and Karen Allen. It is a modern version of Scrouge/A Christmas Carol. The Coyote's Tale , a noir mystery by John Cornelison is available on Amazon in paperback and on Kindle Support the show with a purchase from Merch SPREAD THE WORD! If you enjoyed this episode head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe! Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcast Find us at: Libsyn Page Ganna Amazon Music Spotify Rad...

Dec 20, 201622 minEp. 94

A Christmas Story (1983)

A Christmas Story (1983) is a wonderful Christmas story harkening back to a simpler time. The Coyote's Tale , a noir mystery by John Cornelison is available on Amazon in paperback and on Kindle Support the show with a purchase from Merch SPREAD THE WORD! If you enjoyed this episode head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe! Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcast Find us at: Libsyn Page Ganna Amazon Music Spotify Radiodotcom We would love to get your feedback...

Dec 13, 201612 minEp. 93

White Christmas (1954)

White Christmas (1954) is a classic Christmas musical with a lot of singing and dancing. Starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney, and Vera-Ellen. The Coyote's Tale , a noir mystery by John Cornelison is available on Amazon in paperback and on Kindle Support the show with a purchase from Merch SPREAD THE WORD! If you enjoyed this episode head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe! Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcast Find us at: Libsyn Page Ganna ...

Dec 06, 201615 minEp. 92

Brute Force (1947)

Brute Force (1947) is a gritty prison film noir. Prisoners tell their stories of love through an odd pin-up in their cell. The Coyote's Tale , a noir mystery by John Cornelison is available on Amazon in paperback and on Kindle Support the show with a purchase from Merch SPREAD THE WORD! If you enjoyed this episode head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe! Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcast Find us at: Libsyn Page Ganna Amazon Music Spotify Radiodotcom W...

Nov 29, 201622 minEp. 91

I Want to Live! (1958)

I Want to Live (1958) is a gritty film noir that focuses on the femme side of the story. Susan Hayward is amazing as the condemned woman. The Coyote's Tale , a noir mystery by John Cornelison is available on Amazon in paperback and on Kindle Support the show with a purchase from Merch SPREAD THE WORD! If you enjoyed this episode head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe! Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcast Find us at: Libsyn Page Ganna Amazon Music Spotif...

Nov 22, 201616 minEp. 90

Double Indemnity (1944)

Double Indemnity (1944) is a great film noir of all time. Barbara Stanwyck is amazing as the femme fatale. Edward G. Robinson had a great supporting role. The Coyote's Tale , a noir mystery by John Cornelison is available on Amazon in paperback and on Kindle Support the show with a purchase from Merch SPREAD THE WORD! If you enjoyed this episode head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe! Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcast Find us at: Libsyn Page Ganna Am...

Nov 08, 201618 minEp. 88

Ace in the Hole (1951)

Ace in the Hole (1951) is a great film noir starring Kirk Douglas and Jan Sterling. The movie is loosely based on the true story of trapped caver Floyd Collins. The Coyote's Tale , a noir mystery by John Cornelison is available on Amazon in paperback and on Kindle Support the show with a purchase from Merch SPREAD THE WORD! If you enjoyed this episode head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe! Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcast Find us at: Libsyn Page Ga...

Nov 01, 201619 minEp. 87

Back to the Future (1985)

Back to the Future (1985) is a very well done time travel movie. It is the first of three in the series and features Michael J. Fox, Lea Thompson, and Christopher Lloyd. The Coyote's Tale , a noir mystery by John Cornelison is available on Amazon in paperback and on Kindle Support the show with a purchase from Merch SPREAD THE WORD! If you enjoyed this episode head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe! Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcast Find us at: Libsy...

Oct 25, 201625 minEp. 86

Son of Dracula (1943)

A beautifully filmed and ably directed by Robert Siodmack, Son of Dracula (1943), has one hole in it, Lon Chaney Jr. as Count Dracula. The Coyote's Tale , a noir mystery by John Cornelison is available on Amazon in paperback and on Kindle Support the show with a purchase from Merch SPREAD THE WORD! If you enjoyed this episode head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe! Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcast Find us at: Libsyn Page Ganna Amazon Music Spotify R...

Oct 16, 201625 minEp. 85

Dracula (1931) and Drácula (1931)

Dracula (1931) and Drácula (1931) set the standard for all horror films to follow. The English version featured Bela Lugosi as Count Dracula and Edward Van Sloan as Van Helsing. The Spanish version is a great movie and visually stimulating. The Coyote's Tale , a noir mystery by John Cornelison, is available on Amazon in paperback and on Kindle Support the show with a purchase from Merch SPREAD THE WORD! If you enjoyed this episode head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review, an...

Oct 11, 201617 minEp. 84

Tower of London (1939)

Tower of London (1939) is a Universal horror film based on actual events in English history. It has a great cast featuring Basil Rathbone, Boris Karloff, Vincent Price, and Barbara O’Neil. The Coyote's Tale , a noir mystery by John Cornelison is available on Amazon in paperback and on Kindle Support the show with a purchase from Merch SPREAD THE WORD! If you enjoyed this episode head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe! Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcas...

Oct 04, 201614 minEp. 83

One, Two, Three (1961)

One, Two, Three (1961) is a laugh a minute Cold War comedy starring James Cagney, Horst Buchholz, Arlene Francis, and Pamela Tiffin. Cagney is amazing as he barks out commands during the pivotal scene. The Coyote's Tale , a noir mystery by John Cornelison is available on Amazon in paperback and on Kindle Support the show with a purchase from Merch SPREAD THE WORD! If you enjoyed this episode head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe! Click here to subscribe via...

Sep 27, 201620 minEp. 82

Sergeant York (1941)

Sergeant York (1941) is the semi-autobiographical tale of Alvin C. York, the most decorated soldier of World War I. This movie starred Gary Cooper, Joan Leslie, and Walter Brennan. The Coyote's Tale , a noir mystery by John Cornelison is available on Amazon in paperback and on Kindle Support the show with a purchase from Merch SPREAD THE WORD! If you enjoyed this episode head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe! Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcast Find u...

Sep 20, 201628 minEp. 81

Big Jim McLain (1952)

Big Jim McLain (1952) is a campy bad pro-HUAC John Wayne classic that should not be missed. The Coyote's Tale , a noir mystery by John Cornelison is available on Amazon in paperback and on Kindle Support the show with a purchase from Merch SPREAD THE WORD! If you enjoyed this episode head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe! Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcast Find us at: Libsyn Page Ganna Amazon Music Spotify Radiodotcom We would love to get your feedba...

Sep 13, 201618 minEp. 80

Sunset Blvd. (1950)

Sunset Blvd. (1950) is one of the greatest films of all time and it may be the greatest film noir ever. William Holden, Gloria Swanson, and Nacy Olson are amazing in the Billy Wilder-directed film. The film shows the seedy underbelly of Hollywood. The Coyote's Tale , a noir mystery by John Cornelison is available on Amazon in paperback and on Kindle Support the show with a purchase from Merch SPREAD THE WORD! If you enjoyed this episode head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a revi...

Aug 30, 201630 minEp. 79

The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)

The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) is an amazingly good fun fest of swords and arrows. Errol Flynn, Olive De Haviland, Claudi Rains, and Basal Rathbone head this amazing cast. The Coyote's Tale , a noir mystery by John Cornelison is available on Amazon in paperback and on Kindle Support the show with a purchase from Merch SPREAD THE WORD! If you enjoyed this episode head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe! Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcast Find us at...

Aug 23, 201623 minEp. 78

Stalag 17 (1953)

Stalag 17 (1953) is a fantastic POW war film directed by Billy Wilder and starring William Holden . Holden won the best actor Oscar for this role. This movie had a wonderful supporting cast as well. The Coyote's Tale , a noir mystery by John Cornelison is available on Amazon in paperback and on Kindle Support the show with a purchase from Merch SPREAD THE WORD! If you enjoyed this episode head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe! Click here to subscribe via Ap...

Aug 16, 201629 minEp. 77

The Big Combo (1955)

The Big Combo (1955) is a nice little film noir with a cast that went on to do great things. The Coyote's Tale , a noir mystery by John Cornelison, is available on Amazon in paperback and on Kindle Support the show with a purchase from Merch SPREAD THE WORD! If you enjoyed this episode head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe! Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcast Find us at: Libsyn Page Ganna Amazon Music Spotify Radiodotcom We would love to get your feed...

Aug 09, 201625 minEp. 76

Take the High Ground! (1953)

Take the High Ground! (1953) is a Korean Era War basic training movie, This movie is a macho bonanza. Elaine Stewart is virtually the only woman in the movie. I like this movie because it is an accurate portrayal of basic training. The Coyote's Tale , a noir mystery by John Cornelison is available on Amazon in paperback and on Kindle Support the show with a purchase from Merch SPREAD THE WORD! If you enjoyed this episode head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscrib...

Aug 02, 201621 minEp. 75

House of Frankenstein (1944)

House of Frankenstein (1944) is a campy good fun time. This movie brings together so many good actors and the monsters they played it can’t help but be entertaining. Also, this movie has some interesting lore about stake pulling and who can shot you with a silver bullet. The Coyote's Tale , a noir mystery by John Cornelison, is available on Amazon in paperback and on Kindle Support the show with a purchase from Merch SPREAD THE WORD! If you enjoyed this episode head on over to iTunes and kindly ...

Jul 26, 201615 minEp. 74

Captain Blood (1935)

Captain Blood (1935) is an epic swashbuckling adventure starring one of the two greatest swashbuckling actors, Errol Flynn with the other of course being Douglas Fairbanks. Captain Blood (1935) features royal intrigue, revolution, slavery, pirating, revenge, treachery, patriotism, and reward. This movie features an abundance of great actors. The Coyote's Tale , a noir mystery by John Cornelison is available on Amazon in paperback and on Kindle Support the show with a purchase from Merch SPREAD T...

Jul 19, 201624 minEp. 73

Angel and the Badman (1947)

Angel and the Badman (1947) is a very good western featuring John Wayne , Gail Russell, Harry Carey, and Bruce Cabot. I enjoyed the role that Harry Carry played and the backstory of the beautiful Gail Russell was as fascinating as it was tragic. Even John Wayne ’s character had depth. The bad guys, led by Wayne’s drinking buddy Bruce Cabot, were realistic. This movie should be added to your’ must-see list. The Coyote's Tale , a noir mystery by John Cornelison is available on Amazon in paperback ...

Jul 12, 201623 minEp. 72

Billy Jack (1971)

Billy Jack (1971) is the second of the series and by far the best. Billy Jack (1971) now dated, taps into the anti-establishment vibes of the late 60s-70s. The Coyote's Tale , a noir mystery by John Cornelison is available on Amazon in paperback and on Kindle Support the show with a purchase from Merch SPREAD THE WORD! If you enjoyed this episode head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe! Click here to subscribe via Apple Podcast Find us at: Libsyn Page Ganna A...

Jul 05, 201621 minEp. 71
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