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Posted on December 31, 2011December 31, 2011

2011 Best of the Blogathons RoundUp

There were many things about 2011 I’d rather forget, and am quite eager to sweep under the rug and write off as a (semi) total loss. It was, however, a fantastic year for bloggers. And especially so for the classic film community– a niche that hitherto has been of a largely insular nature, existing on … Continue reading 2011 Best of the Blogathons RoundUp

Posted on July 22, 2011July 23, 2011

Notes on a Noir: In a Lonely Place

Foreword: This post is in conjunction with the Park Circus Film Noir Blgoathon. Park Circus is a UK distribution company dedicated to bringing classic film back to the big screen. In honor of the re-release of the seminal film noir Gilda to select theatres in the UK, today Park Circus is hosting a blogathon in … Continue reading Notes on a Noir: In a Lonely Place

Posted on February 20, 2011February 20, 2011

FOR THE LOVE OF FILM NOIR

The Self-Styled Siren is one the absolute undisputed best blogs on classic film. And this past week, it has played host to a most noble endeavor: For the Love of Film Noir Blogathon. Everyone from the New York Times to Leonard Maltin has been, in at least some form, involved in promoting awareness of the … Continue reading FOR THE LOVE OF FILM NOIR

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Cocktails with Nick

“The French 75”

1 1/2 oz gin
1 sugar cube
1 1/2 oz lemon juice
4 oz Champagne (Brut, if possible)
1 slice orange
1 maraschino cherry (optional)

Combine gin, sugar, and lemon juice. Shake well. Top with champagne. Stir well, garnish, and enjoy!

Repeat responsibly... :)

“The Knickerbocker”

50ml gin
Large dash of dry vermouth
Small dash of sweet vermouth

Combine gin and vermouth to a mixing glass with ice.
Mix well and strain into a chilled martini glass.

Repeat responsibly... ;)

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