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The Case of the Missing First Lady

An Evening at the Local Playhouse

FOR YOUR EYES ONLY

THE PRIVATE STASH

GRINDHOUSE THEATER
- Research. Old movies that tell the truth.

"I tried to write a story about honesty in Washington, but my typewriter jammed. Must’ve sensed the lie before I did. Around here, truth’s an endangered species—spotted once a decade, stuffed, mounted, and trotted out for campaign season."

Yours Truly,
Jack Hammer.

A graphic novel style, high-contrast, black-and-white image of a noir private eye seen at his desk sitting with his feet up on the desk as he stares at the twinkling city lights outside of his window.

THE HAMMER FILES: The Greatest Show on Earth

Jack Hammer5 months ago4 months ago02 mins mins

The Curtain Call I did a brisk two-block walk from the lounge to my office, to get the details down…

A graphic novel style, high-contrast, black-and-white image shows a brawny man with his back to the viewer, holding a revolver. He is pointing it at three noir gangsters who are facing the viewer. The scene is dominated by deep shadows.

THE HAMMER FILES: Count the Play Dough

Jack Hammer5 months ago4 months ago02 mins mins

The Count “Now we count,” said the big man, and Lenny opened his package wrapped in his signature brown paper….

A low-angle, black-and-white shot from the back of a smoky jazz club. In the foreground, a gaunt, tense man stands by a payphone, his back to the viewer, one hand on the receiver, the other clenched. He's looking over his shoulder toward a large, calm man sitting at a bar stool, a glass of beer in hand.

THE HAMMER FILES: Weasel and the Big Man

Jack Hammer5 months ago4 months ago02 mins mins

The Weasel’s Play Weasel and the big man talked for a while. Weasel was all smiles and easy conversation, but…

A high-contrast, black-and-white image depicts a tense scene in a smoky jazz club. A large, calm man in a suit stands at a bar, gesturing with a hand that prominently displays a brilliant red diamond. From the shadows, a scrawny, watchful man emerges, his eyes fixed on the red gem.

THE HAMMER FILES: The Merchant Traveler

Jack Hammer5 months ago4 months ago03 mins mins

The Traveler’s Tale The big traveler lumbered to the bar, pulled up a stool that groaned under his weight, and…

A grayscale film noir cartoon. A detective in a fedora kneels in the rain over a still figure on the wet pavement, their faces hidden in shadow. He holds her hand. A stylized purse lies nearby. In the background, a lone, dark figure observes from a distance against blurry city lights.

THE HAMMER FILES: The Dead Reckoning

Jack Hammer5 months ago4 months ago03 mins mins

The Weight of Silence The roar of the gunshots faded into a silence heavier than any I’d ever known. Rain,…