Respected expert on the Golden Age of Hollywood films Charles Tranberg offers a thorough primer on the 1930s and '40s MGM film series The Thin Man and its sequels. Holly Palance's slightly nasal narration exudes confidence and gravitas. Her enunciation and pronunciation are spot-on. Expansive background information on each film, which includes the author's favorite quotations,... Read More

Hammett was the quintessential tough-guy writer of 1930s’ noir. It’s interesting to see how he holds up after all these years; you’ll be astounded at how much Nick and Nora Charles drink, for starters. Welcome though it is, this is a less than perfect production. Narrator William Dufris, who normally is in tune with his characters, misses the mark here. The women, even suave,... Read More