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Saturday Odds & Sods: Adrastos Abides

February 4, 2023February 3, 2023 Peter Adrastos Athas

Krewe du Vieux Day in New Orleans. Continue reading Saturday Odds & Sods: Adrastos Abides

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The Sunday Dozen: The Coen Brothers

January 29, 2023January 28, 2023 Peter Adrastos Athas

Joel and Ethan Coen abide. Continue reading The Sunday Dozen: The Coen Brothers

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Saturday Odds & Sods: Jack Straw

January 28, 2023January 27, 2023 Peter Adrastos Athas

Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends. Continue reading Saturday Odds & Sods: Jack Straw

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Pulp Fiction Thursday: In A Lonely Place

January 26, 2023January 25, 2023 Peter Adrastos Athas

Starring Humphrey Bogart and Gloria Grahame. Continue reading Pulp Fiction Thursday: In A Lonely Place

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The Sunday Dozen: Martin Scorsese

January 22, 2023January 22, 2023 Peter Adrastos Athas

And the winner is… Continue reading The Sunday Dozen: Martin Scorsese

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Saturday Odds & Sods: China Cat Sunflower

January 21, 2023January 20, 2023 Peter Adrastos Athas

Welcome back my friend to the show that never ends. Continue reading Saturday Odds & Sods: China Cat Sunflower

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Irked In January

January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 Peter Adrastos Athas

Vexatious venting on a variety of subjects. Continue reading Irked In January

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Pulp Fiction Thursday: Whirlpool

January 19, 2023January 18, 2023 Peter Adrastos Athas

Starring Gene Tierney, Richard Conte, and Jose Ferrer. Continue reading Pulp Fiction Thursday: Whirlpool

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House GOP Follies Of 2023

January 18, 2023January 18, 2023 Peter Adrastos Athas

Kevin KMac McCarthy meets Carl Alfalfa Switzer. Continue reading House GOP Follies Of 2023

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The Sunday Dozen: Alfred Hitchcock

January 15, 2023January 15, 2023 Peter Adrastos Athas

Meet the Master of Suspense. Continue reading The Sunday Dozen: Alfred Hitchcock

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Saturday Odds & Sods: Don’t Worry Baby

January 14, 2023January 13, 2023 Peter Adrastos Athas

Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends. Continue reading Saturday Odds & Sods: Don’t Worry Baby

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Lazy River

January 13, 2023January 13, 2023 Peter Adrastos Athas

Cheers to Sidney Arodin and Hoagy Carmichael. Continue reading Lazy River

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The Talented Mr. Santos

January 13, 2023January 13, 2023 Peter Adrastos Athas

How far would you go to become someone else? Continue reading The Talented Mr. Santos

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Pulp Fiction Thursday: Road House

January 12, 2023January 12, 2023 Peter Adrastos Athas

Starring Ida Lupino, Cornel Wilde, Celeste Holm, and Richard Widmark. Continue reading Pulp Fiction Thursday: Road House

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Malaka Of The Week: The Krewe Of Endymion

January 9, 2023January 9, 2023 Peter Adrastos Athas

Going around and around with the Krewe Of Endymion and Mel Gibson. Continue reading Malaka Of The Week: The Krewe Of Endymion

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The Sunday Dozen: Billy Wilder

January 8, 2023January 8, 2023 Peter Adrastos Athas

“Well, nobody’s perfect.” Continue reading The Sunday Dozen: Billy Wilder

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Saturday Odds & Sods: Let’s Begin

January 7, 2023January 7, 2023 Peter Adrastos Athas

“Is this to be a case of kiss and never tell. Folly and farewell. Heaven or maybe Hell? Which is it going to be; love or gin, life or sin? Let’s begin.” Continue reading Saturday Odds & Sods: Let’s Begin

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Pulp Fiction Thursday: Sunset Boulevard

January 5, 2023January 5, 2023 Peter Adrastos Athas

Happy New Year from Norma Desmond and Donald Trump. Continue reading Pulp Fiction Thursday: Sunset Boulevard

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The Big Freezy Defrosts

December 26, 2022December 26, 2022 Peter Adrastos Athas

Twas the Monday after Christmas. Continue reading The Big Freezy Defrosts

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Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

December 25, 2022December 24, 2022 Peter Adrastos Athas

Happy Holidays from all of us at First Draft. Continue reading Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

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Saturday Odds & Sods: Last Month Of The Year

December 24, 2022December 24, 2022 Peter Adrastos Athas

Welcome back my friends to the icy show that never ends. Continue reading Saturday Odds & Sods: Last Month Of The Year

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Pulp Fiction Thursday: Pushover

December 22, 2022December 21, 2022 Peter Adrastos Athas

Starring Fred MacMurray, Kim Novak, Phil Carey, and Dorothy Malone. Continue reading Pulp Fiction Thursday: Pushover

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Saturday Odds & Sods: Blow Wind Blow

December 17, 2022December 17, 2022 Peter Adrastos Athas

Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends. Continue reading Saturday Odds & Sods: Blow Wind Blow

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Silver Bells

December 16, 2022December 16, 2022 Peter Adrastos Athas

Cheers to Jay Livingston and Ray Evans. Continue reading Silver Bells

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Pulp Fiction Thursday: Raw Deal

December 15, 2022December 14, 2022 Peter Adrastos Athas

See Claire Trevor drive. Drive Claire drive. Continue reading Pulp Fiction Thursday: Raw Deal

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The Sunday Dozen: Black & White Christmas Movies

December 11, 2022December 10, 2022 Peter Adrastos Athas

Merry Christmas in black and white. Continue reading The Sunday Dozen: Black & White Christmas Movies

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Saturday Odds & Sods: Spoonful

December 10, 2022December 9, 2022 Peter Adrastos Athas

Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends. Continue reading Saturday Odds & Sods: Spoonful

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If I Loved You

December 9, 2022December 9, 2022 Peter Adrastos Athas

Cheers to Rodgers and Hammerstein. Continue reading If I Loved You

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Pulp Fiction Thursday: The Damned Don’t Cry

December 8, 2022December 7, 2022 Peter Adrastos Athas

Joan Crawford as “the private lady of a public enemy.” Continue reading Pulp Fiction Thursday: The Damned Don’t Cry

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Malaka Of The Week: Sam The Sham Alito

December 6, 2022December 6, 2022 Peter Adrastos Athas

Sam the Sham Alito: Standup Comedian. Continue reading Malaka Of The Week: Sam The Sham Alito