Crime Movies with a Touch of Christmas

We’re not talking about Die Hard or Lethal Weapon because that argument’s played out and we already covered that ground last year. Anyway, here are some movies we love that have Christmas moments in them. Whether or not they’re all “Christmas Movies?” That’s up for debate. Trading Places (1983) Not all comedies age well, Trading… Continue reading Crime Movies with a Touch of Christmas

Drink Like a Character: Clarence’s Mulled Wine Recipe – It’s A Wonderful Life

I was just thinking of a flaming rum punch. No, it’s not cold enough for that. Not nearly cold enough…Wait a minute…wait a minute…Mulled wine, heavy on the cinnamon and light on the cloves. Off with you, me lad, and be lively! -Clarence OK Christmas is over but I was too busy drinking this stuff… Continue reading Drink Like a Character: Clarence’s Mulled Wine Recipe – It’s A Wonderful Life

Inspirational Stuff: Christmas Movies

We’re feeling festive over here at American Pulps and decided to put together an American Pulps Christmas Movie list. Granted this isn’t a list of the best Christmas movies, there’s some that we love that aren’t on here. This is merely a list of movies that resemble our work so; Rudolph will not be represented.… Continue reading Inspirational Stuff: Christmas Movies

Influences of Film Noir

We’re gonna take a deep dive into Film Noir. It’s an aesthetic that’s as American as apple pie, meaning it was shaped in America but influenced from people elsewhere as well. I’m gonna break this down to a few categories. 1.) The content, the story 2.) The cinematography, what is the look. 3.) The sound. I’ll… Continue reading Influences of Film Noir