Entertainment
Montreal’s Film Noir: Why the Lachine Canal Was Made for Classic Cinema
The Lachine Canal isn't just a beautiful place to watch The Third Man. It may be Montreal's own film noir district, where history and cinema collide.
Tag: film noir
books
TASCHEN Film Noir Book Celebrates 100 All-Time Favorites
TASCHEN’s Film Noir. 100 All-Time Favorites explores classic noir and neo-noir films, tracing the genre’s dark history, style, and lasting cinematic influence.
Entertainment
The Big Heat by Criterion
The Big Heat (1953) is a hard-boiled noir classic, restored by Criterion. Gritty, explosive, and unforgettable—this film still scorches decades later.
books
From the Moment They Met, It Was Murder: Double Indemnity and the Rise of Film Noir
Double Indemnity is the seminal film that defined film noir, setting the standard for the genre's dark, brooding style and complex narratives.
Culture
William Holden out of the shadows in Noir City
I am a big fan of NOIR CITY Magazine. The magazine is dedicated to film noir. The latest issue focuses on matinee idol William Holden.
books
Revised and Expanded Edition of Eddie Muller’s Dark City
If you watch Noir Alley and read Eddie Muller's Dark City revised and expanded edition, you will be blasted with a cornucopia of information about the origins and
books
The Long Take by Robin Robertson
Better late than never. Here is a little gem that flew under my radar. I am enamored with narrative poetry. The Long Take by Robin Robertson harks to
Entertainment
The Criterion Collection to Release Pickup on South Street
I am a big film noir buff. The Criterion Collection is releasing Pickup on South Street (1953) this June 29, 2021.
books
Film Noir Portraits
The very best portrait photography of the film-noir era, with previously unpublished images from beloved gems such as The Night of the Hunter and Sweet Smell of Success.
Entertainment
The Killer That Stalked New York
The killer is silent and invisible. Film noir movies' main antagonist usually is a femme fatale or a jealous lover where circumstances went awry and killing was the
art
Greatest Film Noir Posters by Where Danger Lives
"Where Dangers Lives" showcases a curated selection of film noir posters, offering audiences a deeper understanding of the classic films they represent.