Author Archives: Fabrizio del Wrongo

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About Fabrizio del Wrongo

Recovering liberal arts major. Unrepentant movie nut. Aspiring boozehound.

“Velvet Hustler”

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: This 1967 crime picture, directed by Toshio Masuda, has a light, off-the-cuff quality. It’s perhaps too casual to qualify as lyrical, yet it seems to inhabit a musical universe, like one of Rene Clair’s early sound … Continue reading →

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Some Snaps I Took in Atlanta

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: I was in Atlanta recently for work. Thought I’d share some photos I took. This ferris wheel was right outside the hotel at which I stayed. I guess urban ferris wheels are a thing now? If … Continue reading →

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Movie Poster Du Jour: “Madame De…”

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: This is an earlier edition of this poster, bearing the printed signature of designer Guy Gerard Noël. Noël was one of the greats of French movie poster design, known for his bold use of line and … Continue reading →

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Naked Lady of the Week: Marie McCray

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Marie’s a nice combination of bodacious babe and innocent-looking cutie-pie. Her freshness and her penchant for making faces of mock surprise sometimes causes her to resemble a living Elvgren girl — particularly the ones depicted gasping … Continue reading →

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Movie Poster Du Jour: “The Palm Beach Story”

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

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Couldn’t Do It Today

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: I see Eddie Murphy’s “Delirious” has recently been added to Netflix Instant. I watched part of it and was struck by the bit you see above, which occurs right at the start of the performance. You … Continue reading →

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Naked Lady of the Week: Danni Ashe

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: Whenever I see a photo of Danni Ashe I think of one of those prehistoric goddess figurines — the ones with the preposterous curves. Danni’s figure is so stupendous that it seems almost wrong for it … Continue reading →

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Notes on “Secrets of a Call Girl”

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: The 1973 “Secrets of a Call Girl” must be the ultimate Edwige Fenech movie. Not necessarily the best one, just the one that shows her from the most angles. In this sense it’s a bit like … Continue reading →

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Movie Poster Du Jour: “Bonjour Tristesse”

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: This poster isn’t signed, but I believe it’s by the great Ercole Brini. Related PR on “Bonjour Tristesse.” More about Brini here.

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Eddying, Floating

Posted on May 17, 2014 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: He was happy then, and without a care in the world. A meal together, a walk in the evening on the highroad, a gesture of her hands over her hair, the sight of her straw hat … Continue reading →

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