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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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Episodes

When Worlds Collide (1951)

A great old school science fiction movie about the destruction of the earth and an attempt to find a new planet in When Worlds Collide (1951). 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 ...

May 07, 202024 minEp. 221

Logan's Run (1976)

One of the eminent futurist society movies of all time. Heavily criticized at release, Logan's Run (1976) has grown a steady following and is a joy to watch 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...

Apr 30, 202031 minEp. 220

The Yakuza (1974)

This Sydney Pollock film merges Neo-Noir featuring Robert Mitchum and Japanese crime movies with Ken Takakura in The Yakuza (1974) 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 Radi...

Apr 16, 202027 minEp. 219

The High and the Mighty (1954)

Today I discuss the John Wayne aviation disaster film The High and the Mighty (1954) with entrepreneur and filmmaker Rick Barlow. Contact Rick: Twitter, Instagram, or TikTok at @riscorick SPREAD THE WORD! If you enjoyed this episode head on over to iTunes and kindly leave us a rating, a review, and subscribe! We would love to get your feedback! Email jec@classicmovierev.com Click here to subscribe via iTunes Read more at classicmovierev.com...

Apr 09, 202050 minEp. 218

The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973)

A gritty Boston based Neo-Noir with with one of the great Film Noir actor Robert Mitchum in The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973) 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 Radiodotco...

Mar 26, 202019 minEp. 217

Helen K. Garber Noir Photography

Helen K. Garber was was the instructor of a Noir Photography class that my wife and I took last year. Helen is an internationally known photographer, and her art is shown in numerous museum collections. She is also an author and works in other art mediums. Helen took her love for night street photography and merged it with extensive research into Film Noir to create the class on Noir Photography. During the day, we watched Film Noir s and learned about the visual elements. At night we took to th...

Mar 24, 202032 minEp. 216

The Sting (1973)

Won 7 Oscars 3 more nominations, this movie sent us into the 70s with a syncopated rhythm. Fun story, great music, and awesome costumes for The Sting (1973). 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...

Mar 12, 202032 minEp. 215

Nightmare Alley (1947)

A very dark Film Noir with the very model of a Femme Fatale . Power is great in the rise and fall story Nightmare Alley (1947). 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 Radiodot...

Feb 20, 202021 minEp. 214

How to Stuff a Wild Bikini (1965)

Near the end of the beach movies, with very little Annette and Frankie, this movie bombed. How to Stuff a Wild Bikini (1965) features Buster Keaton 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 Mu...

Feb 13, 202024 minEp. 213

Cry Danger (1951)

A very sharp Film Noir set in the Bunker Hill area of LA. Cry Danger (1951) features Dick Powell, Rhonda Fleming, Richard Erdman, and Jean Porter 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 Musi...

Feb 06, 202025 minEp. 212

The Princess Bride (1987)

I have a special bonus for you today. In January, I met with my good friend Josh Guerrero from the podcast. Josh is a fellow archaeologist and lover of movies. He is also an expert on unique travel destinations. We spent some time talking about one of our favorite movies, The Princess Bride (1987) and all of the wonderful lines and comedy bits. I think you're really going to enjoy this YouTube video . Please leave a comment and let me know what you think. If you like this kind of content, please...

Feb 03, 202039 secEp. 211

Thieves' Highway (1949)

A great Film Noir where actors Robert Conte and Lee J. Cobb battles across the fruit market. Thieves' Highway (1949) introduces actress Valentina Cortese. 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...

Jan 30, 202022 minEp. 210

Dangerous Mission (1954)

A nice National Park Service movie, but not much of a Film Noir . Dangerous Mission (1954) has Victor Mature, Piper Laurie, and Vincent Price in the woods. 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 ...

Jan 23, 202018 minEp. 209

Pickup on South Street (1953)

A Film Noir that has pickpockets, stoolies, and commies. Richard Widmark , Thelma Ritter, and Jean Peters are awesome in Pickup on South Street (1953) 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 Amazo...

Jan 16, 202020 minEp. 208

The Last Starfighter (1984)

A very fun 1980s space adventure. This film uses elements of the Sword in the Stone updated to a video game to launch the adventure, The Last Starfighter (1984). 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...

Jan 09, 202026 minEp. 207

Trapped (1949)

A recently restored Film Noir fearing a very young Lloyd Bridges as a tough criminal and Barbara Payton as his lovely girlfriend. Enjoy a counterfeiting caper in Trapped (1949). 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 a...

Jan 02, 202021 minEp. 206

Border Incident (1949)

A great Film Noir set on both sides of the US/Mexico border. Ricardo Montalban leads the cast. Charles McGraw give a great performance as a coyote. See the most grueling death scene in Border Incident (1949). 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 subsc...

Nov 20, 201924 minEp. 205

Blood on the Moon (1948)

Blood on the Moon (1948) is a rare Film Noir Western with the two leads being Robert Mitchum and Robert Preston. It has a great support cast and a good storyline. 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...

Nov 13, 201924 minEp. 204

Dead Reckoning (1947)

A hidden gem of a Film Noir with Humphrey Bogart and Lizabeth Scott in the post-World War II who-done-it, Dead Reckoning (1947) 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 Radiodot...

Nov 06, 201923 minEp. 203

The Treasure of The Sierra Madre (1948)

Winning 3 Oscars, this movie has some of the greatest tension and acting. Don't forget that The Treasure of The Sierra Madre (1948) has happy gold-dancing 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...

Oct 30, 201931 minEp. 202

The Invisible Man (1933)

A great Universal classic horror film, The Invisible Man (1933), features Claude Rains in his first speaking role and amazing technical effects. 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...

Oct 23, 201922 minEp. 201

The Americanization of Emily (1964)

A rollicking war comedy that shows the absurdity of war and love. James Garner and Julie Andrews are great in The Americanization of Emily (1964). 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...

Oct 09, 201933 minEp. 200

An American Werewolf in London (1981)

A great werewolf film from the early-80s. This film set the bar for werewolf transformation in An American Werewolf in London (1981) 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...

Oct 02, 201924 minEp. 199

Casablanca (1942)

A top 3 movie on any list, Humphrey Bogart , Ingrid Bergman, and Claude Rains are amazing in this worn-torn essential American film, Casablanca (1942). 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 Amazo...

Sep 18, 201941 minEp. 198

Hellfighters (1968)

A fun John Wayne macho fest, where some of the regular cast fights oil well fires. Not an Oscar-caliber film but Hellfighters (1968) is a fun watch. 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 M...

Sep 11, 201927 minEp. 197

The Grapes of Wrath (1940)

Written by John Steinbeck, The Grapes of Wrath (1940), one of the greatest movies ever, tells of a displaced Depression-era family heading to Califonia. 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 Amaz...

Sep 04, 201928 minEp. 196

The Shootist (1976)

In his last film, John Wayne plays an aging gunfighter dying of cancer Lauren Bacall and Ron Howard are great supporting cast in The Shootist (1976). 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 ...

Aug 14, 201926 minEp. 195

The Man from Hong Kong/The Dragon Flies (1975)

An exciting Kung Fu movie that combines Hong Kong-style action with Australian scenery in The Man from Hong Kong/The Dragon Flies (1975). 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...

Jul 31, 201923 minEp. 194

The Asphalt Jungle (1950)

Another great Film Noir directed by John Huston and starring Sterling Hayden and Sam Jaffe with an appearance by Marilyn Monroe in The Asphalt Jungle (1950) 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 ...

Jul 24, 201925 minEp. 193

Island of Lost Souls (1932)

Earl C. Kenton directed Bela Lugosi and Charles Laughton in this early version of H.G. Wells' story, Island of Lost Souls (1932). 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 Radio...

Jul 10, 201929 minEp. 192
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