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Tag: Nightmare Alley

Books

EDDIE MULLER’S NOIR BAR

May 23, 2023August 5, 2023 Michael J. Casey

Muller combines a wealth of information about the films that have come to define his career along with the drinks he’s discovered, perfected, and invented. “Noir Bar” is one of those rare books that blends subjects so seamlessly that even non-drinkers or novice film lovers will find enjoyable. Continue reading EDDIE MULLER’S NOIR BAR

Boulder Weekly, Essays

The 94th Academy Award Nominations

February 17, 2022July 30, 2023 Michael J. Casey

If everything goes according to plan, the moving picture industry will convene on March 27 at Hollywood’s Dolby Theater to celebrate the best in the cinema for the 94th Academy Awards. Yes, it’s the time of the year when some … Continue reading The 94th Academy Award Nominations

Denver Film Critics Society1 Comment

And the nominees are…

January 12, 2022January 12, 2022 Michael J. Casey

On Monday, January 10, the Denver Film Critics Society—15 writers and broadcasters working in and around the Mile High City, of which I am one—announced their nominees for the best of 2021. In total, 44 movies received nominations with The Power … Continue reading And the nominees are…

KGNU: Metro Arts
December 18, 2021December 25, 2021 Michael J. Casey

On this week’s edition of After Image, I chat with Metro Arts’ producer Veronica Straight-Lingo about two new movies in theaters: Nightmare Alley and The Tender Bar. Listen to After Image, Fridays at 3:00 p.m., on KGNU’s Metro Arts: 88.5 FM … Continue reading

Boulder Weekly, Reviews

NIGHTMARE ALLEY

December 16, 2021July 30, 2023 Michael J. Casey

Geeks are not found; they are made. This is the lesson Stanton Carlisle (Bradley Cooper), a drifter in 1940s America, learns first hand at the Ten-in-One traveling carnival. Ten-in-One is a carnival like any other: A strong man, a contortionist, … Continue reading NIGHTMARE ALLEY

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