Miriam’s Vintage Classics
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Hopelessly devoted to expanding the love for #ClassicFilms #OldHollywood #FilmNoir #DouglasSirk ✧ By Miriam Figueras ✧ Essays on film and recommendations: https://miriamsvintageclassics.substack.com/ Also on YouTube!
#LastFourWatched #LetterboxdFriday #Filmsky
Having a balanced mix of beloved rewatches and some interesting discoveries for me.
Having a balanced mix of beloved rewatches and some interesting discoveries for me.
November 28, 2025 at 4:46 PM
#LastFourWatched #LetterboxdFriday #Filmsky
Having a balanced mix of beloved rewatches and some interesting discoveries for me.
Having a balanced mix of beloved rewatches and some interesting discoveries for me.
Por fin me ha llegado una copia de “El universo de Rock Hudson” de Notorious Ediciones en el que contribuí con dos reseñas. Es un proyecto cuidado, y me alegra formar parte de él.
November 28, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Por fin me ha llegado una copia de “El universo de Rock Hudson” de Notorious Ediciones en el que contribuí con dos reseñas. Es un proyecto cuidado, y me alegra formar parte de él.
New first-time watch that became quite a discovery for me: NIGHT MUST FALL (1937). An adaptation from the play by Emlyn Williams, starring Rosalind Russell, Robert Montgomery and Dame May Whitty. The last two received Oscar nominations for Best Actor and Best Supporting Actress, respectively.
November 27, 2025 at 11:28 AM
New first-time watch that became quite a discovery for me: NIGHT MUST FALL (1937). An adaptation from the play by Emlyn Williams, starring Rosalind Russell, Robert Montgomery and Dame May Whitty. The last two received Oscar nominations for Best Actor and Best Supporting Actress, respectively.
Gene Raymond in pre-Code prison drama LADIES OF THE BIG HOUSE (1931).
November 27, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Gene Raymond in pre-Code prison drama LADIES OF THE BIG HOUSE (1931).
Avui al vespre a @beteve.cat, NACIDA AYER (Born Yesterday, 1950)! Adaptació cinematogràfica de l'obra teatral del mateix nom i amb la mateixa protagonista que va guanyar l'Oscar a la Millor Actriu. Temàtica plenament rellevant. Recomano la versió original. #Filmsky
November 24, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Avui al vespre a @beteve.cat, NACIDA AYER (Born Yesterday, 1950)! Adaptació cinematogràfica de l'obra teatral del mateix nom i amb la mateixa protagonista que va guanyar l'Oscar a la Millor Actriu. Temàtica plenament rellevant. Recomano la versió original. #Filmsky
In honor of Ralph Meeker's birthday, here's one of my favorite overlooked film noir titles of his: JEOPARDY (1953). Starring alongside Barbara Stanwyck and Barry Sullivan, it is a tense and thrilling film, directed by John Sturges. #Noirvember #BOTD
I talked about it here: youtu.be/fi_Rhf61Anw?...
I talked about it here: youtu.be/fi_Rhf61Anw?...
November 21, 2025 at 4:06 PM
In honor of Ralph Meeker's birthday, here's one of my favorite overlooked film noir titles of his: JEOPARDY (1953). Starring alongside Barbara Stanwyck and Barry Sullivan, it is a tense and thrilling film, directed by John Sturges. #Noirvember #BOTD
I talked about it here: youtu.be/fi_Rhf61Anw?...
I talked about it here: youtu.be/fi_Rhf61Anw?...
Sometimes I think about how great Gene Tierney would’ve been on Columbo. Her film WHIRLPOOL (1950) with Richard Conte and José Ferrer has such strong Columbo energy that it feels like a lost episode. Ferrer eventually made it onto the show, but Gene would’ve been unforgettable. #Norivember #FilmSky
November 20, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Sometimes I think about how great Gene Tierney would’ve been on Columbo. Her film WHIRLPOOL (1950) with Richard Conte and José Ferrer has such strong Columbo energy that it feels like a lost episode. Ferrer eventually made it onto the show, but Gene would’ve been unforgettable. #Norivember #FilmSky
In honor of his centennial, this year I participated in a book in Spanish dedicated to Rock Hudson and published by Notorious Ediciones. I wrote about two Douglas Sirk films: MAGNIFICENT OBSESSION (1954) and CAPTAIN LIGHTFOOT (1955). #BOTD
Enlace al libro: notoriousediciones.com/producto/el-...
Enlace al libro: notoriousediciones.com/producto/el-...
November 17, 2025 at 6:09 PM
In honor of his centennial, this year I participated in a book in Spanish dedicated to Rock Hudson and published by Notorious Ediciones. I wrote about two Douglas Sirk films: MAGNIFICENT OBSESSION (1954) and CAPTAIN LIGHTFOOT (1955). #BOTD
Enlace al libro: notoriousediciones.com/producto/el-...
Enlace al libro: notoriousediciones.com/producto/el-...
My favorite #Noirvember discovery so far it's been the Spanish noir EL SALARIO DEL CRIMEN (The Salary of Crime, 1964) directed by Julio Buchs. Fatality, police corruption, a heist, a doomed protagonist... The best ingredients in an intriguing exciting film. Una cinta estupenda. #filmsky
November 17, 2025 at 12:44 PM
My favorite #Noirvember discovery so far it's been the Spanish noir EL SALARIO DEL CRIMEN (The Salary of Crime, 1964) directed by Julio Buchs. Fatality, police corruption, a heist, a doomed protagonist... The best ingredients in an intriguing exciting film. Una cinta estupenda. #filmsky
La Rosalía in her LUX era. Already a classic. Quina meravella.
November 12, 2025 at 7:34 PM
La Rosalía in her LUX era. Already a classic. Quina meravella.
Happy Claude Rains day to those who celebrate. #Noirvember
November 10, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Happy Claude Rains day to those who celebrate. #Noirvember
¿Mejor película del 2025? Para mí, lo es. Vivir en otro país implica, de algún modo, adoptar otra identidad. Esta cinta lleva esa idea por derroteros inesperados. A mí me sorprendió, sobre todo al verla durante #Noirvember. Me ha maravillado su propuesta, su reparto y el cuidado con que está hecha.
November 10, 2025 at 2:57 PM
¿Mejor película del 2025? Para mí, lo es. Vivir en otro país implica, de algún modo, adoptar otra identidad. Esta cinta lleva esa idea por derroteros inesperados. A mí me sorprendió, sobre todo al verla durante #Noirvember. Me ha maravillado su propuesta, su reparto y el cuidado con que está hecha.
A little compilation of some of my favorite film noir actors also born during the month of #Noirvember. It's no coincidence. To all fellow noiristas and classic film enthusiasts, this is truly the best season!
Source: youtube.com/shorts/7y5Cx...
Source: youtube.com/shorts/7y5Cx...
November 8, 2025 at 6:08 PM
A little compilation of some of my favorite film noir actors also born during the month of #Noirvember. It's no coincidence. To all fellow noiristas and classic film enthusiasts, this is truly the best season!
Source: youtube.com/shorts/7y5Cx...
Source: youtube.com/shorts/7y5Cx...
In 1945, critics went ballistic against Lauren Bacall for her misfire in CONFIDENTIAL AGENT. This was just a year after her big breakthrough role in TO HAVE AND HAVE NOT. June 1946, Photoplay published this article in an attempt to pave the way for a more favorable reception of THE BIG SLEEP.
November 5, 2025 at 12:28 PM
In 1945, critics went ballistic against Lauren Bacall for her misfire in CONFIDENTIAL AGENT. This was just a year after her big breakthrough role in TO HAVE AND HAVE NOT. June 1946, Photoplay published this article in an attempt to pave the way for a more favorable reception of THE BIG SLEEP.
It’s Scorpio season, so you know I’m bringing this iconic Hitchcockian wink from ROPE (1948) back.
October 25, 2025 at 11:54 AM
It’s Scorpio season, so you know I’m bringing this iconic Hitchcockian wink from ROPE (1948) back.
October 22, 2025 at 2:53 PM
My first review for The Arts Desk is live! LE QUAI DES BRUMES (Port of Shadows, 1938) in its new 4K restoration offered a fascinating dive into French poetic realism. It's a film I've long admired. So excited to share with fellow film enthusiasts.
Read here: www.theartsdesk.com/film/blu-ray...
Read here: www.theartsdesk.com/film/blu-ray...
October 21, 2025 at 10:32 AM
My first review for The Arts Desk is live! LE QUAI DES BRUMES (Port of Shadows, 1938) in its new 4K restoration offered a fascinating dive into French poetic realism. It's a film I've long admired. So excited to share with fellow film enthusiasts.
Read here: www.theartsdesk.com/film/blu-ray...
Read here: www.theartsdesk.com/film/blu-ray...
Okay, so this happened this week 💛 #DianeKeaton #CountryBaby
October 17, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Okay, so this happened this week 💛 #DianeKeaton #CountryBaby
"We know that in the history of all arts, the arrival of absolute realism coincided with perfect decadence.
I wonder if our technical advances don't simply herald complete decadence. Technical perfection can only create boredom, because it only reproduces nature."
– Jean Renoir
I wonder if our technical advances don't simply herald complete decadence. Technical perfection can only create boredom, because it only reproduces nature."
– Jean Renoir
October 13, 2025 at 4:24 PM
"We know that in the history of all arts, the arrival of absolute realism coincided with perfect decadence.
I wonder if our technical advances don't simply herald complete decadence. Technical perfection can only create boredom, because it only reproduces nature."
– Jean Renoir
I wonder if our technical advances don't simply herald complete decadence. Technical perfection can only create boredom, because it only reproduces nature."
– Jean Renoir
Another favorite of Diane Keaton’s more recent films is MORNING GLORY (2010). She’s not in it as much as I’d like her to be, but it gave us a wonderful old-style banter with Harrison Ford. Love it.
October 12, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Another favorite of Diane Keaton’s more recent films is MORNING GLORY (2010). She’s not in it as much as I’d like her to be, but it gave us a wonderful old-style banter with Harrison Ford. Love it.
The primary source of my love for Diane Keaton comes from BABY BOOM (1987). As the daughter of a single mum, its final scene always gets me. She starred in more iconic films, but her J.C. Wiatt will always be my favorite. For her incredible work and presence, I'm so grateful, and heartbroken today.
October 12, 2025 at 10:27 AM
The primary source of my love for Diane Keaton comes from BABY BOOM (1987). As the daughter of a single mum, its final scene always gets me. She starred in more iconic films, but her J.C. Wiatt will always be my favorite. For her incredible work and presence, I'm so grateful, and heartbroken today.
In the mood for "un p’tit vin chaud avec des Spéculoos.” #LeFabuleuxDestind'AméliePoulain #autumn
September 30, 2025 at 10:35 AM
In the mood for "un p’tit vin chaud avec des Spéculoos.” #LeFabuleuxDestind'AméliePoulain #autumn
Do you remember? This season is
September 22, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Do you remember? This season is
Sad to hear of Pat Crowley’s passing. For fellow melodrama fans, I recommend Sirk’s THERE'S ALWAYS TOMORROW (1956), which I covered on my channel. A sharp look at the cracks in the “happy family,” with Crowley giving one of my favorite performances in the film.
Watch here: youtu.be/FXUG5bbjZHc?...
Watch here: youtu.be/FXUG5bbjZHc?...
September 18, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Sad to hear of Pat Crowley’s passing. For fellow melodrama fans, I recommend Sirk’s THERE'S ALWAYS TOMORROW (1956), which I covered on my channel. A sharp look at the cracks in the “happy family,” with Crowley giving one of my favorite performances in the film.
Watch here: youtu.be/FXUG5bbjZHc?...
Watch here: youtu.be/FXUG5bbjZHc?...