Monthly Archives: November 2014

Matter’s End-Gregory Benford (Short Stories)

Posted on November 18, 2014 by vintage45

Twenty-one stories from 1965,70,77,79,81,85,86,88-92,94. Favorites: “Freezeframe” (1986) – A yuppie couple want to have a child but are not content to wait. The visit a company that can speed up the birth process. That’s not all they offer. “Centigrade 233” … Continue reading →

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The Hidden Room (Obsession) (1949)

Posted on November 16, 2014 by vintage45

A must see gem with a great performance from Robert “Long John Silver” Newton. He plays a psychiatrist who has had it with his wife’s affairs and has a master plan for the latest boyfriend. Dr.Clive Riordan (Robert Newton) comes … Continue reading →

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Sentimental Journey-Hits From The Second World War

Posted on November 14, 2014 by vintage45

Twenty tracks from the PBS show “The War” from 2007. A good primer on the music of the era with the original stars. Highlights include: “I’ll Be Seeing You”-Frank Sinatra, “Pennies From Heaven”-Billie Holiday, “Paper Doll”-Mills Brothers and “Sentimental Journey”-Doris … Continue reading →

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The Day Of The Triffids (1962)

Posted on November 13, 2014 by vintage45

It’s man versus plant in this adaption of John Wyndham’s 1951 classic novel. There have been remakes including a British mini-series in 1981 and 2009 with another movie in development for who knows when. This is the one to see. … Continue reading →

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More Murder Most Cozy-More Mysteries In The Classic Tradition-Edited by Cynthia Manson

Posted on November 13, 2014 by vintage45

Eight stories from 1938,54,76,79,80,84,85,86. Favorites: “The Mahogany Wardrobe” (1985) – John H.Dirckx – Mrs.Byers runs a boarding house. Her latest tenant is found murdered in the yard on her first night. She’s suspicious that her nephew Arthur may have had … Continue reading →

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Farrington Of The F.O. (1986-87)

Posted on November 12, 2014 by vintage45

Angela Thorne is the new Consul-General in what’s referred to as an armpit of Latin America. She’s a stickler for the rules. John Quayle is the manic immigration officer Major Percival Willoughby-Gore described as raising idiocy to a high art. … Continue reading →

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Bodyguard (1948)

Posted on November 11, 2014 by vintage45

Good one with Lawrence Tierney as a hot tempered cop tossed off the force and framed for his Lieutenant’s murder. Priscilla Lane is his girlfriend Doris. Homicide Detective Mike Crater (Lawrence Tierney) jumps the gun and breaks into a nightclub … Continue reading →

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Galaxies Like Grains Of Sand-Brian Aldiss (Short Stories)

Posted on November 11, 2014 by vintage45

Eight stories from 1957,58,60. All are interrelated in a forty million year history of Mankind. Favorites: “The War Millennia”(Out Of Reach) (1957) – A man watching over people in a dreamerie goes into the mind of a returning spacer. He … Continue reading →

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Big Band Bounce-Benny Carter

Posted on November 10, 2014 by vintage45

The title says it all. Thirteen great tracks for lovers of quality Big Bands. Highlights include: “Salt Lake City Bounce”, “I Can’t Get Started” and “House Of Joy.”

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Her Man (1930)

Posted on November 9, 2014 by vintage45

Helen Twelvetrees is excellent as a B girl in a Havana waterfront dive. The makings of a good movie are here but a decision was made to bring in James Gleason and Slim Summerville as drunken sailors for comedy relief. … Continue reading →

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