Stacy, That Dame From Detroit
@stacysobotka.bsky.social
Honorable Mention Award Winning freelance reporter & a detached cynical observer faintly amused by the follies of other humans.
Day 27 of @ladykdesigns.bsky.social #Noirvemberchallenge
Favorite Film Noir with food? I have to go with Thunder Road for this scene alone. #Noirvember
Favorite Film Noir with food? I have to go with Thunder Road for this scene alone. #Noirvember
November 27, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Day 27 of @ladykdesigns.bsky.social #Noirvemberchallenge
Favorite Film Noir with food? I have to go with Thunder Road for this scene alone. #Noirvember
Favorite Film Noir with food? I have to go with Thunder Road for this scene alone. #Noirvember
The notorious Chilly Willy, who broke loose in 1990 and made it to Canada, ultimately found by the U.S. Coast Guard on the Canadian side of Lake St. Clair. Probably Detroit's only Thanksgiving balloon scandal.
November 26, 2025 at 10:23 PM
The notorious Chilly Willy, who broke loose in 1990 and made it to Canada, ultimately found by the U.S. Coast Guard on the Canadian side of Lake St. Clair. Probably Detroit's only Thanksgiving balloon scandal.
Day 25 of @ladykdesigns.bsky.social
#NoirvemberChallenge
Favorite Noir with a Boat has to be Leave Her to Heaven.
The glorious Technicolor is a deep contrast to the darkness on the water as Ellen executes her evil plan. #Noirvember
#NoirvemberChallenge
Favorite Noir with a Boat has to be Leave Her to Heaven.
The glorious Technicolor is a deep contrast to the darkness on the water as Ellen executes her evil plan. #Noirvember
November 25, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Day 25 of @ladykdesigns.bsky.social
#NoirvemberChallenge
Favorite Noir with a Boat has to be Leave Her to Heaven.
The glorious Technicolor is a deep contrast to the darkness on the water as Ellen executes her evil plan. #Noirvember
#NoirvemberChallenge
Favorite Noir with a Boat has to be Leave Her to Heaven.
The glorious Technicolor is a deep contrast to the darkness on the water as Ellen executes her evil plan. #Noirvember
Day 24 of @ladykdesigns.bsky.social #NoirvemberChallenge
This lesbian pervert's favorite Film Noir Poster is I Love Trouble. How did this get past the censors??!!
#Noirvember
This lesbian pervert's favorite Film Noir Poster is I Love Trouble. How did this get past the censors??!!
#Noirvember
November 24, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Day 24 of @ladykdesigns.bsky.social #NoirvemberChallenge
This lesbian pervert's favorite Film Noir Poster is I Love Trouble. How did this get past the censors??!!
#Noirvember
This lesbian pervert's favorite Film Noir Poster is I Love Trouble. How did this get past the censors??!!
#Noirvember
Day 23 of @ladykdesigns.bsky.social #NoirvemberChallenge
Actor in a Film Noir that stole every scene has to be Thelma Ritter as Moe in Pickup on South Street
#Noirvember
"But even a fancy funeral ain't worth waiting for if I've gotta do business with crumbs like you."
Actor in a Film Noir that stole every scene has to be Thelma Ritter as Moe in Pickup on South Street
#Noirvember
"But even a fancy funeral ain't worth waiting for if I've gotta do business with crumbs like you."
November 23, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Day 23 of @ladykdesigns.bsky.social #NoirvemberChallenge
Actor in a Film Noir that stole every scene has to be Thelma Ritter as Moe in Pickup on South Street
#Noirvember
"But even a fancy funeral ain't worth waiting for if I've gotta do business with crumbs like you."
Actor in a Film Noir that stole every scene has to be Thelma Ritter as Moe in Pickup on South Street
#Noirvember
"But even a fancy funeral ain't worth waiting for if I've gotta do business with crumbs like you."
An autographed Monica Lewis calendar I got back in 2014. #NoirAlley #TCMParty
November 23, 2025 at 6:36 AM
An autographed Monica Lewis calendar I got back in 2014. #NoirAlley #TCMParty
Day 20 of @ladykdesigns.bsky.social #Noirvemberchallenge
Favorite Gambling Scene in a Film Noir is from Johnny O'Clock.
Johnny surveys his casino.
I love the chant of the craps stick man at the end of this clip.
#Noirvember
Favorite Gambling Scene in a Film Noir is from Johnny O'Clock.
Johnny surveys his casino.
I love the chant of the craps stick man at the end of this clip.
#Noirvember
November 21, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Day 20 of @ladykdesigns.bsky.social #Noirvemberchallenge
Favorite Gambling Scene in a Film Noir is from Johnny O'Clock.
Johnny surveys his casino.
I love the chant of the craps stick man at the end of this clip.
#Noirvember
Favorite Gambling Scene in a Film Noir is from Johnny O'Clock.
Johnny surveys his casino.
I love the chant of the craps stick man at the end of this clip.
#Noirvember
Day 19 of
@ladykdesigns.bsky.social
#NoirvemberChallenge
After seeing The Set Up at Noir City Detroit in September, it's my pick for Best Boxing Noir. Especially with it being in real time. #Noirvember
"Don't you see, Bill, you'll always be just one punch away."
@ladykdesigns.bsky.social
#NoirvemberChallenge
After seeing The Set Up at Noir City Detroit in September, it's my pick for Best Boxing Noir. Especially with it being in real time. #Noirvember
"Don't you see, Bill, you'll always be just one punch away."
November 19, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Day 19 of
@ladykdesigns.bsky.social
#NoirvemberChallenge
After seeing The Set Up at Noir City Detroit in September, it's my pick for Best Boxing Noir. Especially with it being in real time. #Noirvember
"Don't you see, Bill, you'll always be just one punch away."
@ladykdesigns.bsky.social
#NoirvemberChallenge
After seeing The Set Up at Noir City Detroit in September, it's my pick for Best Boxing Noir. Especially with it being in real time. #Noirvember
"Don't you see, Bill, you'll always be just one punch away."
Day 18 of
@ladykdesigns.bsky.social
#NoirvemberChallenge
A Film Noir MacGuffin worth mentioning is a map in the 1947 film Riff Raff. A map of oil fields in Peru that everyone wants but is literally right under their noses.
#Noirvember
@ladykdesigns.bsky.social
#NoirvemberChallenge
A Film Noir MacGuffin worth mentioning is a map in the 1947 film Riff Raff. A map of oil fields in Peru that everyone wants but is literally right under their noses.
#Noirvember
November 18, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Day 18 of
@ladykdesigns.bsky.social
#NoirvemberChallenge
A Film Noir MacGuffin worth mentioning is a map in the 1947 film Riff Raff. A map of oil fields in Peru that everyone wants but is literally right under their noses.
#Noirvember
@ladykdesigns.bsky.social
#NoirvemberChallenge
A Film Noir MacGuffin worth mentioning is a map in the 1947 film Riff Raff. A map of oil fields in Peru that everyone wants but is literally right under their noses.
#Noirvember
Day 16 of @ladykdesigns.bsky.social
#NoirvemberChallenge
Lesser known Film Noir I would recommend is The Prowler, the first film to be restored by the Film Noir Foundation.
"I've known you to forget a face, but a figure like that..."
#Noirvember
#NoirvemberChallenge
Lesser known Film Noir I would recommend is The Prowler, the first film to be restored by the Film Noir Foundation.
"I've known you to forget a face, but a figure like that..."
#Noirvember
November 16, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Day 16 of @ladykdesigns.bsky.social
#NoirvemberChallenge
Lesser known Film Noir I would recommend is The Prowler, the first film to be restored by the Film Noir Foundation.
"I've known you to forget a face, but a figure like that..."
#Noirvember
#NoirvemberChallenge
Lesser known Film Noir I would recommend is The Prowler, the first film to be restored by the Film Noir Foundation.
"I've known you to forget a face, but a figure like that..."
#Noirvember
I'd probably end up in a Philly hospital being stitched up in 12 different places if I went to Noir City Philadelphia.
Because I would be wearing my blue velvet dress and possibly shouting JA-RED GOFF. #Noirvember #NoirCity
Because I would be wearing my blue velvet dress and possibly shouting JA-RED GOFF. #Noirvember #NoirCity
November 16, 2025 at 10:29 PM
I'd probably end up in a Philly hospital being stitched up in 12 different places if I went to Noir City Philadelphia.
Because I would be wearing my blue velvet dress and possibly shouting JA-RED GOFF. #Noirvember #NoirCity
Because I would be wearing my blue velvet dress and possibly shouting JA-RED GOFF. #Noirvember #NoirCity
Day 14 of
@ladykdesigns.bsky.social
#NoirvemberChallenge
My Film Noir Mount Rushmore would be Robert Mitchum, Barbara Stanwyck, Joan Crawford and Robert Ryan #Noirvember
@ladykdesigns.bsky.social
#NoirvemberChallenge
My Film Noir Mount Rushmore would be Robert Mitchum, Barbara Stanwyck, Joan Crawford and Robert Ryan #Noirvember
November 15, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Day 14 of
@ladykdesigns.bsky.social
#NoirvemberChallenge
My Film Noir Mount Rushmore would be Robert Mitchum, Barbara Stanwyck, Joan Crawford and Robert Ryan #Noirvember
@ladykdesigns.bsky.social
#NoirvemberChallenge
My Film Noir Mount Rushmore would be Robert Mitchum, Barbara Stanwyck, Joan Crawford and Robert Ryan #Noirvember
Day 13 of @ladykdesigns.bsky.social #NoirvemberChallenge
Best B-Noir.
I am torn between Detour and Gun Crazy, so I am posting both.
Both have fierce femme fatales who get what they want--but it proves fatal. Both have suckers who end up in their clutches--and I love to watch them fall.
#Noirvember
Best B-Noir.
I am torn between Detour and Gun Crazy, so I am posting both.
Both have fierce femme fatales who get what they want--but it proves fatal. Both have suckers who end up in their clutches--and I love to watch them fall.
#Noirvember
November 13, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Day 13 of @ladykdesigns.bsky.social #NoirvemberChallenge
Best B-Noir.
I am torn between Detour and Gun Crazy, so I am posting both.
Both have fierce femme fatales who get what they want--but it proves fatal. Both have suckers who end up in their clutches--and I love to watch them fall.
#Noirvember
Best B-Noir.
I am torn between Detour and Gun Crazy, so I am posting both.
Both have fierce femme fatales who get what they want--but it proves fatal. Both have suckers who end up in their clutches--and I love to watch them fall.
#Noirvember
Day 12 of @ladykdesigns.bsky.social #NoirvemberChallenge
Sexiest Film Noir is Body Heat (but I am now tempted to watch Bound after seeing other posts)
Also has my favorite neo noir quote.
"You're not too smart, are you? I like that in a man."
#Noirvember
Sexiest Film Noir is Body Heat (but I am now tempted to watch Bound after seeing other posts)
Also has my favorite neo noir quote.
"You're not too smart, are you? I like that in a man."
#Noirvember
November 12, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Day 12 of @ladykdesigns.bsky.social #NoirvemberChallenge
Sexiest Film Noir is Body Heat (but I am now tempted to watch Bound after seeing other posts)
Also has my favorite neo noir quote.
"You're not too smart, are you? I like that in a man."
#Noirvember
Sexiest Film Noir is Body Heat (but I am now tempted to watch Bound after seeing other posts)
Also has my favorite neo noir quote.
"You're not too smart, are you? I like that in a man."
#Noirvember
@willmckinley.bsky.social Happy Birthday from this Dame From Detroit!
November 12, 2025 at 12:33 AM
@willmckinley.bsky.social Happy Birthday from this Dame From Detroit!
Day 9 of @ladykdesigns.bsky.social #NoirvemberChallenge
Favorite Dan Duryea Noir is Too Late For Tears
Danny Fuller: Don't ever change, Tiger. I don't think I'd like you with a heart.
#Noirvember
Favorite Dan Duryea Noir is Too Late For Tears
Danny Fuller: Don't ever change, Tiger. I don't think I'd like you with a heart.
#Noirvember
November 10, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Day 9 of @ladykdesigns.bsky.social #NoirvemberChallenge
Favorite Dan Duryea Noir is Too Late For Tears
Danny Fuller: Don't ever change, Tiger. I don't think I'd like you with a heart.
#Noirvember
Favorite Dan Duryea Noir is Too Late For Tears
Danny Fuller: Don't ever change, Tiger. I don't think I'd like you with a heart.
#Noirvember
Day 8 of @ladykdesigns.bsky.socia #Noirvemberchallenge
Favorite Line in a Film Noir is from Ace in the Hole.
"I don't go to church. Kneeling bags my nylons." This ex-Catholic agrees! #Noirvember l
Favorite Line in a Film Noir is from Ace in the Hole.
"I don't go to church. Kneeling bags my nylons." This ex-Catholic agrees! #Noirvember l
November 8, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Day 8 of @ladykdesigns.bsky.socia #Noirvemberchallenge
Favorite Line in a Film Noir is from Ace in the Hole.
"I don't go to church. Kneeling bags my nylons." This ex-Catholic agrees! #Noirvember l
Favorite Line in a Film Noir is from Ace in the Hole.
"I don't go to church. Kneeling bags my nylons." This ex-Catholic agrees! #Noirvember l
Day 6 of @ladykdesigns.bsky.social #NoirvemberChallenge
Coolest Character in Film Noir for me is Zbigniew Cybulski in Ashes and Diamonds.
No wonder he was called the Polish James Dean!
#Noirvember "Why do you always wear those dark glasses?"
"A souvenir of unrequited love for my homeland."
Coolest Character in Film Noir for me is Zbigniew Cybulski in Ashes and Diamonds.
No wonder he was called the Polish James Dean!
#Noirvember "Why do you always wear those dark glasses?"
"A souvenir of unrequited love for my homeland."
November 6, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Day 6 of @ladykdesigns.bsky.social #NoirvemberChallenge
Coolest Character in Film Noir for me is Zbigniew Cybulski in Ashes and Diamonds.
No wonder he was called the Polish James Dean!
#Noirvember "Why do you always wear those dark glasses?"
"A souvenir of unrequited love for my homeland."
Coolest Character in Film Noir for me is Zbigniew Cybulski in Ashes and Diamonds.
No wonder he was called the Polish James Dean!
#Noirvember "Why do you always wear those dark glasses?"
"A souvenir of unrequited love for my homeland."
Day 5 of @ladykdesigns.bsky.social #NoirvemberChallenge
Film Noir I would show someone who's never seen one is Double Indemnity.
The quotes, the femme fatale that is Phyllis, the whole thing is a perfect introduction. #Noirvember
Film Noir I would show someone who's never seen one is Double Indemnity.
The quotes, the femme fatale that is Phyllis, the whole thing is a perfect introduction. #Noirvember
November 5, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Day 5 of @ladykdesigns.bsky.social #NoirvemberChallenge
Film Noir I would show someone who's never seen one is Double Indemnity.
The quotes, the femme fatale that is Phyllis, the whole thing is a perfect introduction. #Noirvember
Film Noir I would show someone who's never seen one is Double Indemnity.
The quotes, the femme fatale that is Phyllis, the whole thing is a perfect introduction. #Noirvember
Day 4 of @ladykdesigns.bsky.social #NoirvemberChallenge
Film Noir ahead of its time for me is City of Fear, where the dangers of nuclear radiation hits hard when an escaped convict steals what he thinks is heroin but is actually enough radioactive material to kill all of Los Angeles. #Noirvember
Film Noir ahead of its time for me is City of Fear, where the dangers of nuclear radiation hits hard when an escaped convict steals what he thinks is heroin but is actually enough radioactive material to kill all of Los Angeles. #Noirvember
November 4, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Day 4 of @ladykdesigns.bsky.social #NoirvemberChallenge
Film Noir ahead of its time for me is City of Fear, where the dangers of nuclear radiation hits hard when an escaped convict steals what he thinks is heroin but is actually enough radioactive material to kill all of Los Angeles. #Noirvember
Film Noir ahead of its time for me is City of Fear, where the dangers of nuclear radiation hits hard when an escaped convict steals what he thinks is heroin but is actually enough radioactive material to kill all of Los Angeles. #Noirvember
November 2, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Caved and got Sling TV to get @tcm. I'm back, noiristas.
#NoirAlley #TCMParty
Heres a look from Noir City Detroit in September.
#Noirvember
#NoirAlley #TCMParty
Heres a look from Noir City Detroit in September.
#Noirvember
November 2, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Caved and got Sling TV to get @tcm. I'm back, noiristas.
#NoirAlley #TCMParty
Heres a look from Noir City Detroit in September.
#Noirvember
#NoirAlley #TCMParty
Heres a look from Noir City Detroit in September.
#Noirvember
This is 39 plus 9.
A lonesome birthday as it's been six months since my mum's passing.
A lonesome birthday as it's been six months since my mum's passing.
October 29, 2025 at 8:57 PM
This is 39 plus 9.
A lonesome birthday as it's been six months since my mum's passing.
A lonesome birthday as it's been six months since my mum's passing.
Current mood after this past weekend. ##noiralley
October 13, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Current mood after this past weekend. ##noiralley
But despite my own troubles, I got to see a candidate for Most Sincere Pumpkin Patch for the Great Pumpkin when I covered an autumn event for my weekly newspaper.
October 4, 2025 at 8:30 PM
But despite my own troubles, I got to see a candidate for Most Sincere Pumpkin Patch for the Great Pumpkin when I covered an autumn event for my weekly newspaper.