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“A Couple of Strange Treks Down NIGHTMARE ALLEY” (by KPKeelan)

Posted on March 19, 2022 by KPKeelan

* > TV treasure TCM had the grace to resurrect the original 1947 noir on its lineup, to whet our appetite for the much-anticipated remake. Thanks, guys! Here is my look at both memorable movies: . NIGHTMARE ALLEY (1947) ***+ (directed … Continue reading →

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KPK on the CINEMA (119): “The Films of January 2022”

Posted on March 5, 2022 by KPKeelan

. > We survived 2021?? How the fuck did THAT happen??? (All films are rated on a 5 star basis and must be over a decade old to get 5 stars.) Titles in purple have been expanded for Flix Pix … Continue reading →

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“A Couple of Strange Treks Down NIGHTMARE ALLEY” (by KPKeelan)

KPK on the CINEMA (119): “The Films of January 2022”

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