Barry P.
@barrycinematic.bsky.social
Proprietor of the eclectic and marginally coherent film blog Cinematic Catharsis https://cinematiccatharsis.blogspot.com/ (He/Him) Buy Me a Coffee: http://bmc.link/barrycinemg
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The Ugly Duckling
(1959) Directed by Lance Comfort; Written by Sid Colin and Jack Davies; Story by Sid Colin; Based on the novella The Strange Case of Dr. Jek...
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Here's my review of The Ugly Duckling (1959) for the Hammer-Amicus Blogathon V, hosted by Yours Truly & @realweegiemidget.bsky.social: cinematiccatharsis.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
Introduce yourself with four spaceships
November 26, 2025 at 5:40 AM
Introduce yourself with four spaceships
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Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy (1996, Kelly Makin)
November 25, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy (1996, Kelly Makin)
While my next post takes a bit longer to simmer, here's another recycled review: cinematiccatharsis.blogspot.com/2021/12/rifi...
#filmsky #noirvember
#filmsky #noirvember
Rififi
(1955) Directed by Jules Dassin; Adapted by Jules Dassin; Based on the novel by Auguste Le Breton ; Starring: Jean Servais, Carl Möhner , ...
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November 25, 2025 at 5:26 PM
While my next post takes a bit longer to simmer, here's another recycled review: cinematiccatharsis.blogspot.com/2021/12/rifi...
#filmsky #noirvember
#filmsky #noirvember
Share a 90s movie you think deserves more love ...
November 24, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Share a 90s movie you think deserves more love ...
November 24, 2025 at 5:16 AM
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Happy birthday, Boris Karloff!
November 24, 2025 at 4:56 AM
Happy birthday, Boris Karloff!
November 21, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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The one-and-only Michael Ripper. One of THOSE faces in British cinema and television, who was absolutely everywhere, though rarely in large roles. But he always gave everything, no matter how small the role.
Most famous for a ton of smaller/medium-size roles in Hammer Horror movies.
Most famous for a ton of smaller/medium-size roles in Hammer Horror movies.
November 21, 2025 at 2:54 PM
The one-and-only Michael Ripper. One of THOSE faces in British cinema and television, who was absolutely everywhere, though rarely in large roles. But he always gave everything, no matter how small the role.
Most famous for a ton of smaller/medium-size roles in Hammer Horror movies.
Most famous for a ton of smaller/medium-size roles in Hammer Horror movies.
While my next post continues to ferment, here's another recycled rant: cinematiccatharsis.blogspot.com/2018/06/a-ra...
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A Rant About Ratings
I hate rating movies. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a necessary evil, I suppose. It’s what you’re supposed to do when you review films,...
cinematiccatharsis.blogspot.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:07 PM
While my next post continues to ferment, here's another recycled rant: cinematiccatharsis.blogspot.com/2018/06/a-ra...
#filmsky
#filmsky
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November 18, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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Who's ready for an eighth round of badness? takinguproom.com/2025/11/18/a...
Announcing the Eighth So Bad It’s Good Blogathon
It’s that time again. So Bad It’s Good time. Well, it will be in a few months, anyway. Isn’t it amazing that this blogathon is going into its eighth year? I hear from people prett…
takinguproom.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Who's ready for an eighth round of badness? takinguproom.com/2025/11/18/a...
While my next post continues to simmer, here's another recycled review: cinematiccatharsis.blogspot.com/2019/05/life...
#filmsky
#filmsky
Lifeboat
(1944) Directed by Alfred Hitchcock; Screenplay by Jo Swerling; Story by John Steinbeck; Starring: Tallulah Bankhead, William Bend...
cinematiccatharsis.blogspot.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:43 PM
While my next post continues to simmer, here's another recycled review: cinematiccatharsis.blogspot.com/2019/05/life...
#filmsky
#filmsky
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Lucky (or unlucky) Nebraska readers will find Vision Bent, Sturgeons & Dark Excursions at a Little Free Library in York, and Sturgeons at one in Cairo! 📚
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November 16, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Lucky (or unlucky) Nebraska readers will find Vision Bent, Sturgeons & Dark Excursions at a Little Free Library in York, and Sturgeons at one in Cairo! 📚
#Books
#LibraryBooks
#LittleFreeLibrary
#Books
#LibraryBooks
#LittleFreeLibrary
November 16, 2025 at 1:39 AM
November 14, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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You should read these great reviews. I was going to contribute, but life got in the way.
It has me thinking about film reviews in general, so a short thread.
🧵 1/6
It has me thinking about film reviews in general, so a short thread.
🧵 1/6
Here's the final wrap-up post for the Hammer-Amicus Blogathon V, hosted by Yours Truly & @realweegiemidget.bsky.social: cinematiccatharsis.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
Be sure to catch the Day 1, 2, and 3 recaps (links in the post above)!
#filmsky #horrorsky @classicsky
Be sure to catch the Day 1, 2, and 3 recaps (links in the post above)!
#filmsky #horrorsky @classicsky
The Hammer-Amicus Blogathon V – Final Recap
Well, folks, we’ve reached the end of the fifth Hammer-Amicus Blogathon. It’s hard to believe that our first Hammer-Amicus Blogathon was b...
cinematiccatharsis.blogspot.com
November 13, 2025 at 11:36 PM
You should read these great reviews. I was going to contribute, but life got in the way.
It has me thinking about film reviews in general, so a short thread.
🧵 1/6
It has me thinking about film reviews in general, so a short thread.
🧵 1/6
Reposted by Barry P.
Remembering my favorite actress, the magical Grace Kelly who was born 96 years ago, on November 12, 1929 in Philadelphia. Gone way too soon but her memory keeps shining ✨
November 13, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Remembering my favorite actress, the magical Grace Kelly who was born 96 years ago, on November 12, 1929 in Philadelphia. Gone way too soon but her memory keeps shining ✨
While my next post is brewing, here's a Noirvember-flavored recycled review: cinematiccatharsis.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-...
#filmsky #noirsky #classicsky
#filmsky #noirsky #classicsky
The Third Man
(1949) Directed by Carol Reed; Screenplay by Graham Greene; Based on a novella by Graham Greene; Starring: Joseph Cotten, Alida Valli, Orson...
cinematiccatharsis.blogspot.com
November 12, 2025 at 5:10 PM
While my next post is brewing, here's a Noirvember-flavored recycled review: cinematiccatharsis.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-...
#filmsky #noirsky #classicsky
#filmsky #noirsky #classicsky
Here's the final wrap-up post for the Hammer-Amicus Blogathon V, hosted by Yours Truly & @realweegiemidget.bsky.social: cinematiccatharsis.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
Be sure to catch the Day 1, 2, and 3 recaps (links in the post above)!
#filmsky #horrorsky @classicsky
Be sure to catch the Day 1, 2, and 3 recaps (links in the post above)!
#filmsky #horrorsky @classicsky
The Hammer-Amicus Blogathon V – Final Recap
Well, folks, we’ve reached the end of the fifth Hammer-Amicus Blogathon. It’s hard to believe that our first Hammer-Amicus Blogathon was b...
cinematiccatharsis.blogspot.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Here's the final wrap-up post for the Hammer-Amicus Blogathon V, hosted by Yours Truly & @realweegiemidget.bsky.social: cinematiccatharsis.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
Be sure to catch the Day 1, 2, and 3 recaps (links in the post above)!
#filmsky #horrorsky @classicsky
Be sure to catch the Day 1, 2, and 3 recaps (links in the post above)!
#filmsky #horrorsky @classicsky
Reposted by Barry P.
Diary of a Movie Maniac joins my wrap up post for @barrycinematic.bsky.social and my Hammer and Amicus blogathon... weegiemidget.wordpress.com/2025/11/10/n...
NEWS… Time to Wrap Up, and Check in the Final Reviews for the Hammer and Amicus Blogathon V
It’s the last post, with a fabulous turnout of fifteen so far (not including this list)… After shining a light on all of you who joined us for Hammer and Amicus Blogathon V, it’s …
weegiemidget.wordpress.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Diary of a Movie Maniac joins my wrap up post for @barrycinematic.bsky.social and my Hammer and Amicus blogathon... weegiemidget.wordpress.com/2025/11/10/n...
Watch for my Wrap-up post for the Hammer-Amicus blogathon V, hosted by Yours Truly & @realweegiemidget.bsky.social, tomorrow! Many thanks to all who participated, provided words of support, and visited our blogs!
#filmsky #horrorsky #classicsky
#filmsky #horrorsky #classicsky
November 11, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Watch for my Wrap-up post for the Hammer-Amicus blogathon V, hosted by Yours Truly & @realweegiemidget.bsky.social, tomorrow! Many thanks to all who participated, provided words of support, and visited our blogs!
#filmsky #horrorsky #classicsky
#filmsky #horrorsky #classicsky
November 11, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Here's my review of The Ugly Duckling (1959) for the Hammer-Amicus Blogathon V, hosted by Yours Truly & @realweegiemidget.bsky.social: cinematiccatharsis.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-...
The Ugly Duckling
(1959) Directed by Lance Comfort; Written by Sid Colin and Jack Davies; Story by Sid Colin; Based on the novella The Strange Case of Dr. Jek...
cinematiccatharsis.blogspot.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Reposted by Barry P.
Join my wrap-up post today for the Hammer and Amicus blogathon with @barrycinematic.bsky.social .... we have Barry's review, @wworldofcinema.bsky.social, @takinguproom.bsky.social, and Mary at Tigerheart Tales.. with more reviews expected...
weegiemidget.wordpress.com/2025/11/10/n...
weegiemidget.wordpress.com/2025/11/10/n...
NEWS… Time to Wrap Up, and Check in the Final Reviews for the Hammer and Amicus Blogathon V
It’s the last post, with a fabulous turnout of xxx so far (not including this list)… After shining a light on all of you who joined us for Hammer and Amicus Blogathon V, it’s time…
weegiemidget.wordpress.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Join my wrap-up post today for the Hammer and Amicus blogathon with @barrycinematic.bsky.social .... we have Barry's review, @wworldofcinema.bsky.social, @takinguproom.bsky.social, and Mary at Tigerheart Tales.. with more reviews expected...
weegiemidget.wordpress.com/2025/11/10/n...
weegiemidget.wordpress.com/2025/11/10/n...