This is part two of the great November contest. Most of my selections are more noir related and some not at all thanks to the wild cards. Sunday, I will have my next edition of Shaun Berk's 10 Movie Recommendations. I will get with my selections for the week.
ALY MICHALKA
Aly is not a wild card but I have been giving Rose McIver a category for so long with IZOMBIE, I thought it was Aly's turn.
Izombie: Flight of the Living Dead (2015, 666): Aly co-stars in this series as Liv's friend Peyton. Liv eats the brain of a sorority sister to gain insight.
-42 minutes
-42 minutes
MacGyver: Compass S1, E19 (2017, 66 1/2): Aly makes a guest appearance as Macgyver's friend Frankie who fakes her own death to prevent someone from killing her.
-43 minutes
-Directed by Christine Moore
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AMANDA SEYFRIED
Amanda is not a wild card but would be on my list of possibilities for the Madness if we ever do Women of Horror.
First Reformed (2017, 66 1/2): Amanda co-stars in this mystery thriller as Mary who asks Reverend Ernst Toller to speak to her husband and it changes Toller's life sending him into a spiritual crisis. Hard to really explain this one but is very intense.
-113 minutes
Les Miserables (2012, 666 1/2): Amanda co-stars as Cosette in her later years. This is a bit of a noirish story with Inspector Javer and his relentless pursuit of Jean ValJean
-158 minutes
-ATB for being based on a stage musical by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg
Veronica Mars: Credit Where Credit's Due S1, E2 (2004, 666): Amanda was in this show as Veronica's late friend Lily Kane whose death is the basis of this show, at least in the first season. Veronica and Wallace investigate some credit card fraud that Weevil took the rap for the sake of his mother but know he was not guilty.
-43 minutes
-flat tire
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AMY SMART
Amy is not a wild card but I found I have some worthy selections for her.
Crank: High Voltage (2009, 66 1/2): Amy reprises her role as Eve in this sequel and helps Chev find his heart that was replaced by an artificial heart. Lots of action, comedy and politically incorrect fun.
-96 minutes
Justified: The Kids Aren't All Right S5, E2 (2014, 666): This is the first episode in Amy's stint on this show that is based on characters by Elmore Leonard.
-43 minutes
-Based on the short story FIRE IN THE HOLE by Elmore Leonard
Law and Order: Special Victims Unit: Gone Fishin' S19, E1 (2017, 666): Amy guest stars on this show as Karla who was one of the rape victims of a serial rapist that was picked up.
-43 minutes
-NYC
Stargirl: Frenemies- Chapter Ten: The Killer (2022, 666): Amy co-stars in this show as Courtney's mother Barbara in this CW series. This centers around the murder in the first episode of the Gambler and the team trying to investigate it. Paula looks to teach Barbara how to use a crossbow.
-43 minutes
-Directed by Andi Armaganian
-Phone Booth
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ANGELA LANSBURY
Angela is a wild card for Noirvember this year so anything she has been in counts and for automatic triple points.
Law and Order: Special Victims Unit: Night S6, E20 (2005, 666): This was a crossover event with the short-lived LAW AND ORDER: TRIAL BY JURY. Angela guest stars in this two-part series as the mother of a rape suspect and is one of her more villainous roles in her later years as Eleanor Duvall.
-42 minutes
-ATB points for Angela
Law and Order: Trial By Jury: Day S1, E11 (2005, 666): This is the conclusion where Eleanor's son Gabriel, played by Alfred Molina, is put on trial. This crossover event did have quite the cast in addition to the regulars in Bradley Cooper and Rita Moreno
-42 minutes
-ATB points for Angela
Murder, She Wrote: Lovers and Other Killers S1, E7 (1984, 666): Jessica hires a new secretary who becomes a murder suspect.
-48 minutes
-ATB points for Angela Lansbury
Murder, She Wrote: Hit, Run, and Homicide S1, E8 (1984, 666): An eccentric inventor is accused of killing his former business partner but Jessica believes there is more to it.
-48 minutes
-ATB points for Angela Lansbury
Murder, She Wrote: We're Off to Kill the Wizard (1984, 666): Jessica investigates the death of a theme park creator and whose death did not seem to upset many.
Murder, She Wrote: We're Off to Kill the Wizard (1984, 666): Jessica investigates the death of a theme park creator and whose death did not seem to upset many.
-48 minutes
-ATB points for Angela Lansbury
Murder, She Wrote: Death Takes a Curtain Call S1, E9 (1984, 666): Jessica goes to a ballet where a murder happens, prompting her to help in the investigation.
-48 minutes
-ATB points for Angela Lansbury
Murder, She Wrote: Death Casts a Spell S1, E10 (1984, 666): A hypnotist is murdered and any witness seems to be under hypnosis and cannot remember anything.
-48 minutes
-ATB points for Angela Lansbury
Murder, She Wrote: Capitol Offense S1, E11 (1985, 666): Jessica is temporarily appointed to congress when the congressman dies.
-48 minutes
-ATB points for Angela Lansbury
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CHRIS PENN
Chris is not a wild card but thought I'd at least give this underrated character actor his due this year.
CSI: Miami: Grave Young Men (2003, 66 1/2): Chris guest stars as parolee Pete Wilson who was put in jail by Horatio and is asking for his help to find his son.
-45 minutes
Law and Order: Criminal Intent: Death Roe S4, E15 (2005, 666): Chris guest stars as the chef and owner of a restaurant who is investigated when a fellow chef disappears and a restaurant critic gets murdered.
-42 minutes
-NYC
Reservoir Dogs (1992, 666): Chris stars in this heist film where they are trying to figure out which one of them is an undercover cop.
-99 minutes
-ATB for someone being tied to a chair
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DAKOTA JOHNSON
Dakota is not a wild card this year but found a couple selections for her to make her into a category.
Bad Day at the El Royale (2018, 66 1/2): Dakota stars in this mystery as Emily who comes to the El Royale hotel and the guests seem to have a lot to answer for.
-141 minutes
-ATB for people being tied to a chair
Fifty Shades of Grey (2015, 66): Dakota stars as Anastasia in this adaptation to the popular book series. This is listed as a thriller so it counts and I'll just use the phrase many hate in "it is what it is".
-126 minutes
-Based on novel by E.L. James
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DONNA REED
Donna is a wild card this year so anything she has done will count for points.
The Donna Reed Show: Pardon My Gloves S1, E2 (1958, 66 1/2): Donna is in a local play and not getting along with the director and her own son Jeff gets a black eye from the director's son.
-26 minutes
-Character is an actor
The Donna Reed Show: The Hike S1, E3 (158, 66 1/2): Alex has to pull out of the camping trip with Jeff and his friends when something comes up at his work so Donna decides to take his place but finds it is not that easy.
It's a Wonderful Life (1946, 666 1/2): Donna co-stars as George's wife Mary in this holiday classic and Donna's presence makes this count.
-130 minutes
-Record Player
-Character is a pianist
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DUSTIN HOFFMAN
Dustin is not a wild card this year but found a couple of good selections for him to make him a category.
Billy Bathgate (1991, 66 1/2): Dustin stars as gangster Dutch Schultz whose rise and fall takes place in the eyes of his teen protege Billy Bathgate.
-106 minutes
-ATB for someone being tied to a chair
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006, 666): Dustin plays the mentor in this 18th century film to Jean-Baptiste Grenouille who had an unusual sense of smell. This lead to him creating the ultimate perfume but also leading him down his own dark path.
-147 minutes
-Based on novel by Patrick Suskind
-Basement
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FOX NOIR
Panic in the Streets (1950, 666): This is part three of the Fox Noir dvd series which not only consists of a murder but the effects that a virus could be spreading if they do not find the killer.
-96 minutes
-New Orleans
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INGRID BERGMAN
Ingrid is a wild card this year and is someone who counts for automatic triple points.
Casablanca (1942, 666 1/2): Ingrid stars as Ilsa who turns to her old flame Rick to protect her fugitive husband but Rick sticks his neck out for no one.
-ATB points for Ingrid
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JOAN CRAWFORD
Joan is a wild card this year and making a suggesting for bonus points for wire hangers.
What Ever Happened to Baby Jane (1962, 666): Joan and Bette go head to head as sisters in this iconic film.
-134 minutes
-Based on novel by Henry Farrell
-Characters are actresses
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LAKE BELL
Lake is not a wild card this year but found a couple of good selections for her to make a category for her.
Harley Quinn: Bachelorette (2020,666): Harley takes her "friends" to the island of Themyscira for a bachelorette party for Ivy, voiced by Lake Bell.
-22 minutes
-Clayface is an actor
The Practice: The Firm S8, E19 (2004, 666): This is Lake's first episode in the last season of the series which was working toward the spinoff BOSTON LEGAL. Lake plays Sally Heep who would go onto be in the spinoff mentioned. This is also where Alan and Denny are getting to know each other.
-42 minutes
-Directed by Christina Musrey
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LONDON SPY
I decided to use this mini-series and will likely finish the last two episodes next week.
Lullaby (2015, 66 1/2): Ben Whishaw stars as Danny who forms a relationship with an investment banker named Alex but when he disappears, Danny realizes he did not know his boyfriend like he thought. Photo is of Edward Holcroft who plays Alex.
-59 minutes
-ATB for being in London
Strangers (2015, 66 1/2): Danny is invited to meet Danny's parents. Photo is of Ben Whishaw who stars as Danny.
-58 minutes
-ATB for being in London
Blue (2015, 66 1/2): Danny gets interrogated over Alex's death. The photo is of Jim Broadbent who Scottie in this mini-series.
-55 minutes
-ATB for being in London
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Myrna is a wild card this year so anything she has been in will count.
The Best Years of Our Lives (1946, 666 1/2): Myrna co-stars as Milly who is the wife of returning soldier Al. Great movie on post-war soldiers and their adjustment back in the real world.
-170 minutes
-Based on a novel by MacKinlay Kantor
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UMA THURMAN
Uma is not a wild card but has been part of some things in the modern day that can easily be argued.
Kill Bill Vol. 2 (2004, 666): Last week I included the first one with a category for Lucy Liu so now it is Uma's turn as she continues her path of revenge until she gets to Bill.
-137 minutes
-Suitcase full of money
Les Miserables (1998, 666): Uma co-stars as Fantine in this adaptation of the classic novel by Victor Hugo. This qualifies for having Inspector Javert and his relentless pursuit of Jean ValJean.
-133 minutes
-Based on novel by Victor Hugo
Pulp Fiction (1994, 666 1/2): Uma co-stars as Mia Wallace who Vincent Vega is to show a good time. This is really my first exposure of Uma and counts for this contest.
-154 minutes
-ATB for someone being tied to a chair
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THE WORLD OF SUPERHEROES AND SUPERVILLAINS
Agent Carter: Bridge and Tunnel S1, E2 (2015, 666): I decided to resume my MCU timeline binge which I took a break from not feeling I could argue this to count for the Madness. However it fits perfectly into Noirvember as Agent Peggy Carter and her ally Edwin Jarvis look to help clear Tony Stark who has been charged with treason.
-42 minutes
-NYC
-Typewriter
-Characters in the episodes are actors on a Captain America radio show
-Suitcase full of money
-Exploding car
Batman: The Animated Series: The Laughing Fish S1, E46 (1992, 666): The Joker gets angry when the copyright of his face on fish gets rejected. R.I.P. to Kevin Conroy who was the voice of Batman in this series and recently left us.
-22 minutes
Batman: The Animated Series: Harley and Ivy S1, E47 (1992, 666): Harley breaks from the Joker and teams up with Poison Ivy which might have been the start to this long-time duo and why we have our animated series HARLEY QUINN. I'm pretty sure this is the first episode we see Harley out of costume.
-22 minutes
-ATB points for Poison Ivy being able to tie a few people up in their chairs
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