Tag Archives: Eddie Muller

Rediscovered: A 15 Year Anniversary

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Don

Say what you will about me, but I’m slow and steady — mostly slow. Or maybe lazy is a more accurate term. Sure, I can knock out some speed if needed, do a book in a couple of months. But … Continue reading →

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Sinister Cinema: Cheese Zombies

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Don

In the words of a Great American Icon, “DOH!!!” Here I’ve been goofing off, not updating the Blog of the Mean Streets and the Eldritch Spheres (and whatever else attracts my interest at the moment — and, yes, I’m still … Continue reading →

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Hammett: Oscar Nominee

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Don

During the Hammett-fest for Noir City I was struck by something Eddie Muller didn’t mention in the little intro for City Streets from 1931. I believe I saw that movie circa twenty years ago, and it didn’t leave much of an impression. Yeah, … Continue reading →

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Sinister Cinema: Cheese Theatre

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Don

In only ten more days anyone lucky enough to attend Noir City — playing in the Castro Theatre from January 21-30 — will once again thrill to the dulcet tones of Bill Arney, the Voice of Noir, as he announces the opening … Continue reading →

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News: January 2010

Posted on January 1, 2010 by Webmaster

YEAR 33 Another year, Don’s thirty-third on the mean streets, another round of bleak noir rains rolling over the old town. No extra tours are set for this month, but you can get the new edition of The Dashiell Hammett … Continue reading →

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News: November 2009

Posted on November 1, 2009 by Webmaster

TOUR SUNDAY NOVEMBER 15 In addition to various tours by appointment this month, Don is offering a Hammett walk open to anyone interested — Sunday November 15 at noon, ten bucks, four hours, the usual, just like it says on … Continue reading →

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News: August 2009

Posted on August 1, 2009 by Webmaster

END OF DAY STUFF, OR, A GLOOMY MONTH ON THE MEAN STREETS Don’t let the title panic you, the Hammett tour strides merrily along, with Don doing some groups by appointment this month and a full set of walks set … Continue reading →

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News: January 2009

Posted on January 1, 2009 by Webmaster

NO EXTRA TOURS, LOTS OF NOIR No extra walks have been set for this month, but if you want some noir, buckle your seat belts. Don returns to the Mechanics Library for a reading — he’ll do the underground section … Continue reading →

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News: August 2008

Posted on August 1, 2008 by Webmaster

DOG DAYS OF SUMMER No extra tours set for this month, but just hang on for a few weeks and you’ll find a walk every Sunday in September. Meanwhile, Vince Emery is getting on with the completely revised and updated … Continue reading →

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News: May 2008

Posted on May 1, 2008 by Webmaster

WINNING THOSE AWARDS In the photo above you can see Don posed with the three Cimmerian Awards he has landed thus far — this shot being an alternate that wasn’t used in the new Cimmerian Awards issue coverage. For that … Continue reading →

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