NwahNoir new haven noir, Anthology Collected & Edited by Amy Bloom (2017) I'll admit to some personal bias up front: I was pretty stoked to read this book. Proper noir is one of my favorite genres for one, but throw in the "everything takes place in New Haven written by people who are or were intimately familiar … [Read more...]
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Rachel, Rachel (1968)
Ratchet Rachel Rachel, Rachel, 1968 I really didn't expect this to be such a weird movie. It's a pretty weird movie. But it was nominated for a Best Picture Oscar, so once again I'm forced to admit I don't know much about film-making or movies in general. It was a small budget independent film; a rarity for a … [Read more...]
The American Poop Movie (2006)
Holy Crap The American Poop Movie, 2006 This horrible 90 minutes of my life was originally titled, The Connecticut Poop Movie. So for that, I'm glad I watched it. After all, when it comes to movies filmed in Connecticut that are also set in Connecticut - and are filled with Connecticut references... there aren't … [Read more...]
Book Review: The Hot Pink Farmhouse
Tony Dorset The Hot Pink Farmhouse, David Handler (2002) This is the second in David Handler's Berger and Mitry Mystery series. As always, I will sprinkle in random passages because they are just so Connecticut. I'm trying. Really, I am. I'm trying to get past the absurdity of this series of mysteries all … [Read more...]
Birds of America (2008)
Doesn't Fly Birds of America (2008) I watched this near the beginning of this "Connecticut Movies" project and didn't feel it was "Connecticut-enough" at the time. Well, it is to me now because it was filmed entirely in lower Fairfield County. But there's no way I'm watching this dreck again, so this review is a … [Read more...]
Book Review: The Diane Smith Canon (Books 1-3)
Positive I've Read Them All? Positive The Diane Smith Canon Diane Smith is one of those ever-present Connecticut people. I've lived in this state since 1991 and she's always been somewhere on television or radio - or on the book racks. She is a consummate media professional and champion for Connecticut. She's a New … [Read more...]
Call Jane (2022)
Dick and Jane Call Jane (2022) This is an important movie. It's also a good movie. The acting is excellent and the story is relevant to today. It features big name stars. The writing is pretty good. The story is compelling. It was filmed largely in Hartford and West Hartford - my home town! And I didn't pay … [Read more...]
Book Review: The Cold Blue Blood
Blue Bloods and Blood. Lots of Blood. The Cold Blue Blood, David Handler (2001) This is the first in David Handler's Berger and Mitry Mystery series I'm going to introduce this mystery series by using the publisher's introduction: Welcome to the quaint historic village of Dorset, the jewel of Connecticut's … [Read more...]
The Skulls (2000)
Numbskulls The Skulls (2000) Remember how in the 1970's, 80's, and 90's the year 2000 was going to be awesome? Everything was going to be futuristic and cool and, well, awesome! As it turned out, not everything in the Year 2000 was awesome. In fact, some of the stuff that happened in 2000 was pretty bad. Take … [Read more...]
Book Review: Loop Year
I'm Loopy Loop Year, John Sheirer (2008) You'd think I'd really like this book. Heck, you'd think I'd love it. I thought I'd love it. I really wanted to love it. I can say I love the idea of it. Any longtime CTMQ reader (or personal acquaintance) will nod along when I say that the book is a daily chronicle … [Read more...]
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