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Double Indemnity Double Indemnity, by James M. Cain, is a story about murder, love, and money. It was published in 1943 as a short story in the book, Three of a Kind. Because of its popularity, in 1944 Billy Wilder … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Suzannah Richards                                    Double Indemnity   Double Indemnity, by James M. Cain is a story about murder, love, and money. It was published in 1943 as a short story in the book, Three of a Kind. Because of its popularity, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Prior to reading the book, I had heard of the Black Dahlia. I knew that it involved the gruesome murder of a young woman, but i had no idea about extent of the brutality. While reading the description of the … Continue reading → Continue reading →

While investigating Thayer’s apartment, Warshawski says, ” I stepped inside and quietly shut the door. A small hallway opened directly onto a living room. It was sparsely furnished with some large denim-covered pillows on the bare floor and a stereo … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Unlike many of the stories we read so far in the class, I think Sarah Paretsky’s main character, V.I. Warshawski, stands out from the bunch. Warshawki character is highly developed and easily relatable to the audience. In previous harboiled stories, … Continue reading → Continue reading →

The 1960s were a time of change. Moral, cultural and political standards were finally being questioned, and the music during this time greatly reflected these ideas. In 1964, bands and artists like the Rolling Stones, Beatles, Bob Dylan, and Creedence … Continue reading → Continue reading →

For the most part, I felt like the movie was true to the book. There were minor differences, but nothing too drastic. One slight alteration was the fight scene between Iris and Mabel. The weapon of choice was changed from … Continue reading → Continue reading →

I don’t think Cotton Comes to Harlem could have began at a faster pace. The opening scene in the first chapter is a brutally detailed attack and robbery of several white supremacists on a group of African Americans living in … Continue reading → Continue reading →

Every once in a blue moon a story like “Strangers on Train” comes around. What makes a story like this so amazing is not the story itself but the zit content within. To hell with the characters and plot, I’ll … Continue reading → Continue reading →

After finishing Mildred Pierce, I’ve come to the conclusion that I really hate Veda. She’s a money-grubbing parasite, sucking the life out of Mildred. I would compare Veda’s character to that of Regina George…PMS ing, Sauron…with the ring, and the … Continue reading → Continue reading →