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Bad Apples #5 – The Bishop’s Wife – Podcast #186

Published on December 15, 2022

Posted in: Bad Apples Movie Review, Podcast

A review of the 1947 classic Christmas movie "The Bishop’s Wife," starring Cary Grant, Loretta Young, and David Niven. Is it as good as “It’s a Wonderful Life?”

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Bad Apples #4 – Gaslight – Podcast #179

Published on September 7, 2022

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A review of the 1944 psychological thriller "Gaslight," starring Ingrid Bergman, Charles Boyer, and Joseph Cotton. It is from this movie that the term "gaslighting" is derived.

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Bad Apples #3 – Sunset Boulevard – Podcast #163

Published on January 3, 2022

Posted in: Bad Apples Movie Review, Podcast

My wife Mary Jane joins me to review the classic movie "Sunset Boulevard." Directed by Billy Wilder, this movie tells the story of a struggling screenwriter who gets into a dangerous relationship with a faded Hollywood actress who dreams of a big comeback.

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Bad Apples #2 – The Hitch-Hiker – Podcast #149

Published on May 19, 2021

Posted in: Bad Apples Movie Review, Crime & Punishment, Podcast

A review the classic movie "The Hitch-Hiker." Directed by Ida Lupino, this movie was inspired by the crimes of mass murderer Billy Cook, which was told in podcast #148 titled "Badman Billy Cook."

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Bad Apples #1 – The Best Years of Our Lives – Podcast #145

Published on February 8, 2021

Posted in: Bad Apples Movie Review, Podcast

A discussion of the 1946 classic movie "The Best Years of Our Lives." The movie won 7 Academy Awards, including Best Movie, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Supporting Actor.

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