Welcome to the last week for the Noirvember contest. This has been a pretty fun contest and glad to be part of the very first and hope we do it again next year. I learned that Noir is a very broad term and it has been fun to explore. I will get to my selections for the contest.
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Angela Lansbury
Angela is a wild card this year so any of her work counts and for triple points.
Murder, She Wrote: Footnote to Murder (1985, 66 1/2): Jessica looks to clear the name of her friend that is a prime suspect in a murder.
-48 minutes
-ATB for Angela Lansbury
Murder, She Wrote: Murder Takes the Bus (1985, 66 1/2): Jessica is on a bus that has to stop due to weather and of course a murder happens.
-48 minutes
-ATB for Angela Lansbury
Murder, She Wrote: Armed Response (1985, 66 1/2): Jessica is in the hospital for a fractured leg and helps to solve the murder of a doctor.
-48 minutes
-ATB for Angela Lansbury
Murder, She Wrote: Murder at the Oasis (1985, 66 1/2): Jessica helps in the investigation of the murder of her college roommate's husband.
-48 minutes
-ATB for Angela Lansbury
Murder, She Wrote: Funeral at Fifty-Mile (1985, 66 1/2): Jessica attends a funeral and another murder happens in this season finale.
-48 minutes
-ATB for Angela Lansbury
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BETTE DAVIS
Bette is a wild card this year so any of her work counts for this contest
Satan Met a Lady (1936, 66 1/2): This is some early work of Bette and is loosely based on the novel THE MALTESE FALCON.
-74 minutes
-Based on novel by Dashiell Hammett
-Payphone
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BRIDGET FONDA
Bridget is not a wild card but since I've been using Henry and Jane, I might as well make her and her father Peter a category.
The Godfather Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone (1990, 666): This is the edited version of THE GODFATHER PART III that they released in 2020. Bridget plays a reporter Grace Hamilton in the beginning that has a close call with Vincent. I always said this is the misunderstood among the trilogy and stands alone as a good part three that was impossible to match parts one and two.
-158 minutes
-Character is an opera singer
-Carnival
Jackie Brown (1997, 666): Bridget co-stars in this Tarantino film as Ordell Robbie's stoner girlfriend Melanie.
-154 minutes
-Based on the novel RUM PUNCH by Elmore Leonard
-Suitcase full of money
-Record Player
A Simple Plan (1998, 666 1/2): Bridget co-stars as Hank's wife Sarah who joins in on his scheme with a brother and another friend when they find big bag full of money when they come across a crashed plane. This is one of my favorites where three people find a bag full of money and leads to the deaths of many in trying to protect themselves.
-121 minutes
-ATB for being watched during Thanksgiving
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CAMERON DIAZ
Cameron is not a wild card but has some worthy selections so making her into a category.
Keys to Tulsa (1997, 66 1/2): Cameron has more of a cameo, albeit a very amusing one, in this crime film in the beginning as a blind date gone wrong for Richter, played by Eric Stoltz.
-113 minutes
-Based on novel by Brian Fair Berkey, I wonder if I'm related to this guy
-Jukebox
-Hitchhiker
There's Something About Mary (1998, 666): This raunchy comedy has a little Noir to it and does involve a private detective. It turns out everyone loves their Mary.
-119 minutes
-Hitchhiker
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CHRISTOPHER LLOYD
Christopher is not a wild card but does have some worthy selections in this contest to become a category.
Clue (1985, 666): Christopher co-stars as Professor Plum in this classic adaptation of the tv series.
-94 minutes
Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988, 666 1/2): How can I not included this Toon Noir in this contest and the ultimate blend of live action and animation that involves Disney and Warner Brothers. There is a great scene involving Daffy and Donald Duck as well as Disney icons Mickey Mouse and Bugs Bunny appearing together.
-104 minutes
-Movie Theater
-Typewriter
-Flat tires
-Character is an actor
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DONNA REED
Donna is a wild card so I have started watching her iconic sitcom.
The Donna Reed Show: The Foundling S1, E6 (1958, 66 1/2): A baby is left on the Stones' front door and Donna tries to care for the baby until finding the family and figuring out why the baby was abandoned.
-26 minutes
The Donna Reed Show: Three Part Mother S1, E7 (1958, 66 1/2): Donna tries to juggle events going on with Alex, Mary and Jeff.
-26 minutes
The Donna Reed Show: Change Partners and Dance S1, E8 (1958, 66 1/2): Mary really likes a guy at school that she wants to go to the dance with but he seems more interested in Donna.
-26 minutes
-Record Player
The Donna Reed Show: Dough Re Mi S1, E9 (1958, 66 1/2): Donna tries to have a fundraiser that goes awry but Jeff looks to save it.
-26 minutes
-Character is a pianist 
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EDIE FALCO
Edie is not a wild card but feel she deserves a category in this contest.
The Sopranos: Pilot S1, E1 (1999, 666 1/2): Edie co-starred in this series as Carmella, the wife of Tony Soprano. This is the episode that started this mafia series and I think I may continue to revisit this one.
-59 minutes
-NYC
Trust (1990, 66 1/2): Edie co-stars in this love satire as Peg Coughlin. I have no idea how to describe this but is listed as crime on imdb.
-107 minutes
-Typewriter
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FOX NOIR
House of Bamboo (1955, 66 1/2): This is part four of the Fox Noir dvd series. An Army agent, played by Robert Stack, investigates a syndicate in Tokyo lead by an American racketeer, played by Robert Ryan.
-102 minutes
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HENRY FONDA
Henry is a wild card this year so any of his work counts.
The Great Smokey Roadblock (1977, 66 1/2): Maybe not Henry's finest work but still a fun road movie with a young Robert Englund.
-104 minutes
-ATB points for watching on Thanksgiving
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JANE FONDA
Jane is a wild card this year so any of her work counts.
Barbarella (1968, 66 1/2): Where can we go wrong with a young Jane Fonda in an erotic sci-fi superheroine movie?
-98 minutes
-ATB points for being watched on Thanksgiving
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JENNIFER JASON LEIGH
Jennifer is not a wild card but found some selections to make her into a category.
Delores Claiborne (1995, 666): Jennifer co-stars as Selena who is the estranged daughter of the title character being accused of murder in this Stephen King adaptation.
-132 minutes
-ATB for treacherous spouse in David Strathairn
The Hateful Eight (2015, 666): Jennifer co-stars as female outlaw Daisy Domergue in this Tarantino-style western.
-168 minutes
-ATB for being watched on Thanksgiving
In the Cut (2003, 66): Jennifer co-stars in this mystery as Pauline whose murder is being investigated.
-119 minutes
-Directed by Jame Campion
-NYC
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JESSICA ALBA
Jessica is not a wild card this year but found a couple selections to make her into a category.
Into the Blue (2005, 66 1/2): Jessica co-stars in this action movie as Sam whose group goes up against a druglord.
-110 minutes
-ATB for being watched on Thanksgiving
Sin City (2005, 666 1/2): Jessica co-stars as a grown Nancy and who Hartigan must protect.
-123 minutes
-ATB for someone being tied to a chair
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KATIE HOLMES
Katie is not a wild card this year but decided to give her a category for this last week of Noirvember.
Batman Begins (2005, 666 1/2): Katie co-stars as Bruce Wayne's childhood friend Rachel Dawes who is now an assistant district attorney in Gotham City.
-140 minutes
Miss Meadows (2014, 66 1/2): Katie stars as Miss Meadows who is a proper elementary teacher but is also a vigilante in this Mary Poppins meets Death Wish type movie.
-88 minutes
-ATB points for someone being tied to a chair
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KRISTEN BELL
Kristen is not a wild card this year but decided to make a category for her one last time in Noirvember.
The Shield: The Quick Fix S2, E1 (2003, 666): Kristen has a small role in this second season premier of the popular cop series as Jessica. The Strike Team looks to stop a couple of brutal drug lords from moving to Farmington.
-52 minutes
-Suitcase full of money
Veronica Mars: The Wrath of Con S1, E4 (2004, 666): Veronica looks to help Malcolm's friend who was swindled and must outwit a group of computer "thugs".
-43 minutes
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KRISTEN STEWART
Kristen is not a wild card but would be a worthy candidate if we ever do a Women in Horror theme for the Madness.
Charlie's Angels (2019, 66 1/2): Kristen co-stars in this latest installment as angel Sabina Wilson. I just can't dislike any adaptation of the classic tv series. Lots of guilty pleasure fun and action.
-118 minutes
-ATB points for being in London
Underwater (2020, 66 1/2): Kristen co-stars as Norah who is part of oceanic researchers who must deal with a sea creature.
-96 minutes
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PETER FONDA
Peter is not a wild card but as mentioned with his daughter Bridget, he deserves to be in her with his sister and father.
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour: Return of Verge Likens S3, E1 (1964, 666): Peter guest stars in this anthology series as Verge Likens whose father is killed by a politician claiming self defense but does not buy the story. Verge has a very interesting scheme for vengeance.
-48 minutes
The Laramie Project (2002, 666 1/2): Peter co-stars in this docudrama as Doctor Cantwell as a town tries to make sense of the murder of Matthew Shepherd. I was in this play and was the most meaningful shows I have been in.
-97 minutes
-ATB for being based on a play by Moises Kaufman
Ulee's Gold (1997, 666 1/2): This is possibly Peter's best performance as beekeeper Ulee who is trying to look over his granddaughters while their dad is in prison and must deal with his son's past to protect his family.
-113 minutes
-ATB for someone being tied to a chair
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SAMANTHA MATHIS
Samantha is not a wild card but found a couple selections for her to become a category.
American Psycho (2000, 66 1/2): Samantha co-stars as Courtney in this slasher film.
-102 minutes
-Directed by Mary Harron and based on novel by Bret Easton Ellis
-NYC
Buried (2010, 666): Samantha does the voice of Paul Conroy's wife Linda in this very intense film.
-95 minutes
Law and Order: Special Victims Unit: Control S5, E9 (2003, 666): Samantha guest stars in this episode as Hilary who is a rape victim.
-43 minutes
-NYC
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TOM CONWAY
Tom is a wild card this year so anything he has done counts.
101 Dalmations (1961, 666): Tom provides the voice the Quizmaster who was on a show the dogs liked to watch. This has a bit of a noir feel to it as Dalmatian couple Pongo and Perdita, along with a few animal allies, look to rescue their puppies from the evil Cruella de Vil.
-82 minutes
-ATB points for being in London
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VIN DIESEL
Vin is not a wild card this year but has some very worthy modern day selections for Noirvember.
Boiler Room (2000, 666): Vin co-stars in this film Chris Varick who works for a crooked brokerage firm.
-120 minutes
-NYC
The Fast and the Furious (2001, 666): This is the one that started it all where Vin stars as street race Dom who also runs a crime ring.
-106 minutes
-Exploding car
Find Me Guilty
-125 minutes
-NYC
-Typewriter
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WILLIAM HOLDEN
William is not a wild card this year but has some selections to be a category.
Our Town (1940, 66 1/2): William stars in this film as George Gibbs who is about to get married in a New Hampshire small town. There is a different ending in this version likely to accommodate to the code in this era.
-90 minutes
-ATB bonus points for being based on a play by Thornton Wilder
Sunset Boulevard (1950, 666 1/2): William co-stars as struggling writer Joe Gillis in this Hollywood Noir and ends up at the home of faded actress Norma Desmond who is determined to get back into film.
-110 minutes
-Typewriter
-Flat tires
-Character is an actress
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THE WORLD OF SUPERHEROES AND SUPERVILLAINS
Agent Carter: The Blitzkrieg Button S1, E4 (2015, 666): Things become complicated for Peggy when Howard Stark returns needing a favor.
-43 minutes
-NYC
-Typewriter
Batman: The Animated Series: The Man Who Killed Batman (1993, 666): A low level gangster is convinced he has killed Batman in a fight much to the dismay of the Joker.
-23 minutes
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022, 666): I won't give too much away here in the latest MCU installment except that T'Challa has died and we watch the Black Panther torch get passed. Martin Freeman reprises his role as CIA agent Everett Ross who should make this movie count for Noirvember.
-161 minutes
-Exploding car
Harley Quinn: A Fight Worth Fighting For S2, E11 (2020, 666): Harley needs the maniacal Joker to defeat Dr. Psycho's army.
-23 minute
Smallville: Kent S10, E17 (2011, 666): Clark Luthor comes to town and sends Clark Kent into his universe.
-43 minutes
-ATB for being watched on Thanksgiving
The Suicide Squad (2021, 666): A group of supervillains from Belle Reve prison are forced to save the world.
-132 minutes
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