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Our Favorite Things in 2017

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: As you will quickly notice, we’re a grouchy, grumpy lot, all of whom are too old to keep up with new things, so this list consists of our favorite things we encountered this year whether or not … Continue reading →

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Couldn’t Do It Today: “Sweet Deceptions” (1960)

Posted on June 14, 2017 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: Via Wikipedia: The film tells one day in the life of a young adolescent girl who is discovering her sexuality. Francesca (Catherine Spaak), a 17-year-old girl, who has a vivid dream of making love to Enrico (Christian Marquand), a … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, Sex | Tagged 1960s, Alberto Lattuada, Catherine Spaak | 1 Comment

Juxtaposin’: Waking Beauties

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: (Sorry about the wonky aspect ratio.)

Posted in Movies, Performers, Sex | Tagged Alberto Lattuada, Antonio Pietrangeli, Catherine Spaak, Film, I dolci inganni, I Knew Her Well, Io la conoscevo bene, Italy, Juxtaposin', movies, Stefania Sandrelli | Leave a comment

“A Hero of Our Times”

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Fabrizio del Wrongo

Fabrizio del Wrongo writes: This 1955 work from director Mario Monicelli unspools with an ease that belies its absurd subject matter. Alberto Sordi plays Menichetti, a man so anxious to maintain his meager social standing that he just about negates … Continue reading →