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The Classic Horror Stylings of Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho (1960)

Oct 31, 2015 Brandie Ashe 1

Based on Robert Bloch’s 1959 novel, Psycho (1960) marks storied director Alfred Hitchcock’s first tentative steps into the horror genre. By today’s standards, in which the amount of gore and viscera is (seemingly) directly proportional to box-office […]

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Must-Watch Warner Archive- 09.10.2014

Sep 10, 2014 Jill Blake 1

Need help figuring out what to watch this week on Warner Archive Instant? From a devious Bette Davis (is there any other kind?), to a power-hungry Burt Lancaster hellbent on a military coup–The Retro Set has you […]

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Following Martin Balsam: Review of Mitchell

Aug 27, 2013 Meaghan Clohessy 2

Though he’s had key lead roles in Tora! Tora! Tora! and 12 Angry Men, actor Martin Balsam is more well known for his supporting roles. He was the character in some of your favorite episodes […]

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