Articles related to "Film Noir"
The Big Sleep, A Review
The Big Sleep, classic hardboiled fiction from Raymond Chandler, with Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall, embodies 1940s Hollywood and the old film noir genre.
the big sleep • humphrey bogart • lauren bacall • film noir • raymond chandler
The Big Sleep, classic hardboiled fiction from Raymond Chandler, with Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall, embodies 1940s Hollywood and the old film noir genre.
the big sleep • humphrey bogart • lauren bacall • film noir • raymond chandler
Film Noir Reflects Dark Times
Films noirs ('black films') were B-movies of the forties and fifties that shared a pervasive feeling or atmosphere of bleakness and corruption.
film noir • characteristics of film noir • noir • b-movies • crime
Films noirs ('black films') were B-movies of the forties and fifties that shared a pervasive feeling or atmosphere of bleakness and corruption.
film noir • characteristics of film noir • noir • b-movies • crime
A Double Shot of Double Indemnity
"Films noir," as the French called them, are American films that explored the dark side of human nature.
film noir • billy wilder • crime movies • american dream • classic movies
"Films noir," as the French called them, are American films that explored the dark side of human nature.
film noir • billy wilder • crime movies • american dream • classic movies
A Great Movie with a Terrible Ending.
Fritz Lang's Woman in the Window is a classic film noir .... up until the last two minutes.
fritz lang • edward g. robinson • film noir • film • movie
Fritz Lang's Woman in the Window is a classic film noir .... up until the last two minutes.
fritz lang • edward g. robinson • film noir • film • movie
Christopher Nolan's Meta-Thriller, Memento (2001):
"John G. raped and murdered your wife," but who the hell are you?
guy pearce • christopher nolan • film noir • joe pantoliano • carrie-anne moss
"John G. raped and murdered your wife," but who the hell are you?
guy pearce • christopher nolan • film noir • joe pantoliano • carrie-anne moss
Crimes of Passion a Classic Film Noir in LA
Crimes of Passion, made in 1957, is a film noir starring Barbara Stanwyck, a sociopathic newlywed helping her policeman husband (Sterling Hayden) advance in the LAPD.
crimes of passion • barbara stanwyck • sterling hayden • raymond burr • film noir
Crimes of Passion, made in 1957, is a film noir starring Barbara Stanwyck, a sociopathic newlywed helping her policeman husband (Sterling Hayden) advance in the LAPD.
crimes of passion • barbara stanwyck • sterling hayden • raymond burr • film noir
Film Noir: D.O.A.
D.O.A. is rightfully regarded as a landmark film because of an intriguing premise: the hero tells us right up front he must solve his own murder - before he drops dead.
doa movie • edmond o’brien • pamela britton • film noir • my favorite martian
D.O.A. is rightfully regarded as a landmark film because of an intriguing premise: the hero tells us right up front he must solve his own murder - before he drops dead.
doa movie • edmond o’brien • pamela britton • film noir • my favorite martian
Film Noir: In a Lonely Place (1950)
Movie star Humphrey Bogart was a serious actor - and set out to prove just that in 1950's excellent film noir In a Lonely Place. To do so, he cast himself against type.
humphrey bogart • gloria grahame • film noir • backstage drama • nicholas ray
Movie star Humphrey Bogart was a serious actor - and set out to prove just that in 1950's excellent film noir In a Lonely Place. To do so, he cast himself against type.
humphrey bogart • gloria grahame • film noir • backstage drama • nicholas ray
Film Review: Heist
A review of David Mamet's new film, a clever crime caper starring Gene Hackman and Delroy Lindo, about a thief trying to get out of the game.
film • movie • mamet • hackman • crime
A review of David Mamet's new film, a clever crime caper starring Gene Hackman and Delroy Lindo, about a thief trying to get out of the game.
film • movie • mamet • hackman • crime
Murder, My Sweet Among Best Films Noir
Murder, My Sweet is a masterful early film noir, a brilliant mix of convoluted plot, hard-boiled dialogue, nightmarish atmosphere and comically cynical narration.
murder my sweet • film noir • dick powell • detective movies • philip marlowe
Murder, My Sweet is a masterful early film noir, a brilliant mix of convoluted plot, hard-boiled dialogue, nightmarish atmosphere and comically cynical narration.
murder my sweet • film noir • dick powell • detective movies • philip marlowe
Orson Welles' Classic Restored
<i>Touch of Evil</i> is finally presented in its final form, as the director intended.
orson welles • charlton heston • janet leigh • film noir • film
<i>Touch of Evil</i> is finally presented in its final form, as the director intended.
orson welles • charlton heston • janet leigh • film noir • film
Stanley Kubrick's Killer's Kiss
Kubrick's flimsy debut remains something of a novelty, albeit one that is doggedly unremarkable in all but its quirky narrative presentation.
stanley kubrick • film noir • the shining • a clockwork orange • 2001 a space odyssey
Kubrick's flimsy debut remains something of a novelty, albeit one that is doggedly unremarkable in all but its quirky narrative presentation.
stanley kubrick • film noir • the shining • a clockwork orange • 2001 a space odyssey
The Blue Dahlia a Film Noir Murder Mystery
Alan Ladd and Veronica Lake star in The Blue Dahlia (1946) is a classic film noir based on a story written by detective writer Raymond Chandler.
the blue dahlia • alan ladd • veronica lake • alcholism • raymond chandler
Alan Ladd and Veronica Lake star in The Blue Dahlia (1946) is a classic film noir based on a story written by detective writer Raymond Chandler.
the blue dahlia • alan ladd • veronica lake • alcholism • raymond chandler
The Coen Brothers' Blood Simple
The Coen Brothers blazed their way into the indie scene with this labyrinthine crime thriller deep in the heart of Texas. Bloody good fun.
coen brothers • joel coen • ethan coen • texas • film noir
The Coen Brothers blazed their way into the indie scene with this labyrinthine crime thriller deep in the heart of Texas. Bloody good fun.
coen brothers • joel coen • ethan coen • texas • film noir
The Glass Key (1942) - Classic Movie Review
Stuart Heisler's adaptation of Dashiell Hammett's novel still influences Hollywood, with a tale of dubious alliances and loyalty.
the glass key • dashiell hammett • alan ladd • veronica lake • casablanca
Stuart Heisler's adaptation of Dashiell Hammett's novel still influences Hollywood, with a tale of dubious alliances and loyalty.
the glass key • dashiell hammett • alan ladd • veronica lake • casablanca
Veronica Lake: Film Noir Double Feature
Veronica Lake endures as one of the most intriguing dames in film noir. Here are two of her best performances in the genre.
veronica lake • alan ladd • the glass key • this gun for hire • film noir
Veronica Lake endures as one of the most intriguing dames in film noir. Here are two of her best performances in the genre.
veronica lake • alan ladd • the glass key • this gun for hire • film noir
Vertigo Starring Jimmy Stewart, Kim Novak,
An ex-detective with a paralyzing fear of heights and a beautiful woman with an identity crisis are drawn into a web of deceit and murder.
vertigo • alfred hitchcock • james stewart • kim novak • tragedy
An ex-detective with a paralyzing fear of heights and a beautiful woman with an identity crisis are drawn into a web of deceit and murder.
vertigo • alfred hitchcock • james stewart • kim novak • tragedy
30 Days of Night
With the explosion of the film-noir genre, 30 Days of Nights becomes a pivotal film in horror movie cinema.
horror • 30 days of night • film noir • graphic novels • genre
With the explosion of the film-noir genre, 30 Days of Nights becomes a pivotal film in horror movie cinema.
horror • 30 days of night • film noir • graphic novels • genre
DVD Review: Columbia Film Noir Classics, Vol. 1
This handsome, comprehensive package offers superior special features, including observations by noir experts Scorsese, Christopher Nolan, James Ellroy and Eddie Muller
film noir • b-movies • martin scorsese • movies shot in san francisco • gloria grahame
This handsome, comprehensive package offers superior special features, including observations by noir experts Scorsese, Christopher Nolan, James Ellroy and Eddie Muller
film noir • b-movies • martin scorsese • movies shot in san francisco • gloria grahame
Info on German Expressionist Films
A brief look at German expressionist cinema, what defines the genre and how it has influenced film noir, horror and modern cinema.
german expressionism • german expressionist cinema • techniques german expressionism • notable german expressionist films • influence of german expressionism
A brief look at German expressionist cinema, what defines the genre and how it has influenced film noir, horror and modern cinema.
german expressionism • german expressionist cinema • techniques german expressionism • notable german expressionist films • influence of german expressionism
Sunset Blvd. (1950) - Classic Movie Review
Tinseltown is held under the microscope in Billy Wilder's Sunet Blvd., a fascinating, unique piece of cinema history.
sunset blvd. • billy wilder • william holden • gloria swanson • erich von stroheim
Tinseltown is held under the microscope in Billy Wilder's Sunet Blvd., a fascinating, unique piece of cinema history.
sunset blvd. • billy wilder • william holden • gloria swanson • erich von stroheim
"The Stuff That Dreams are Made Of"
John Huston`s <i>The Maltese Falcon</i>, containing one of Bogart`s great roles.
john huston • humphrey bogart • mary astor • sydney greenstreet • peter lorre
John Huston`s <i>The Maltese Falcon</i>, containing one of Bogart`s great roles.
john huston • humphrey bogart • mary astor • sydney greenstreet • peter lorre
A Brief History of the Giallo Film
Born of the pulp crime novels of the 1930s, the giallo came into its own on screen, culminating in classic films from legendary Italian directors.
dario argento • mario bava • italian films • horror movies • cult movies
Born of the pulp crime novels of the 1930s, the giallo came into its own on screen, culminating in classic films from legendary Italian directors.
dario argento • mario bava • italian films • horror movies • cult movies
AFI Names Top Ten Mystery Films of All Time
The American Film Institute has designated the Top Ten Mystery Films of All Time. The Alfred Hitchcock mystery thriller, Vertigo, takes the top spot.
top 100 movies of all time • american film institute • afi • mystery movies • alfred hitchcock
The American Film Institute has designated the Top Ten Mystery Films of All Time. The Alfred Hitchcock mystery thriller, Vertigo, takes the top spot.
top 100 movies of all time • american film institute • afi • mystery movies • alfred hitchcock
Classic Film Review: The Big Sleep
Quite often referred to as the quintessential film-noir, The Big Sleep stars Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall in a gripping, feisty murder mystery.
the big sleep • humphrey bogart • lauren bacall • film noir • mystery
Quite often referred to as the quintessential film-noir, The Big Sleep stars Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall in a gripping, feisty murder mystery.
the big sleep • humphrey bogart • lauren bacall • film noir • mystery
Cult Film Review – "Escape from New York" (1981)
John Carpenter's dark vision oozes from nearly every frame of this gritty original.
escape from new york • john carpenter • snake plissken • kurt russell • adrienne barbeau
John Carpenter's dark vision oozes from nearly every frame of this gritty original.
escape from new york • john carpenter • snake plissken • kurt russell • adrienne barbeau
L.A. Confidential (1997) - DVD Review
Now over a decade old, Curtis Hanson's love-letter to L.A. still stands up as one of the very best examples of a crime movie.
la confidential • la confidential movie • james ellroy • curtis hanson • guy pierce
Now over a decade old, Curtis Hanson's love-letter to L.A. still stands up as one of the very best examples of a crime movie.
la confidential • la confidential movie • james ellroy • curtis hanson • guy pierce
Movie Review: The Maltese Falcon (1941)
The Maltese Falcon marked the auspicious directing debut of John Huston, who also wrote the screenplay and was blessed with an exceptional cast of superb players.
the maltese falcon • humphrey bogart • film noir • pulp fiction • san francisco movies
The Maltese Falcon marked the auspicious directing debut of John Huston, who also wrote the screenplay and was blessed with an exceptional cast of superb players.
the maltese falcon • humphrey bogart • film noir • pulp fiction • san francisco movies
Review: CFC Film Festival Trilogy of Trilogies
The Canadian Film Centre's Trilogy of Trilogies: Animation Extravaganza featured wonderful shorts from Adam Elliot, Osbert Parker and Bill Plympton.
canadian film centre • worldwide short film festival • trilogy of trilogies: animation extravaganza • review • bill plympton
The Canadian Film Centre's Trilogy of Trilogies: Animation Extravaganza featured wonderful shorts from Adam Elliot, Osbert Parker and Bill Plympton.
canadian film centre • worldwide short film festival • trilogy of trilogies: animation extravaganza • review • bill plympton
Rian Johnson's Brick, Movie Review
A smart, slick, and intelligent initial foray by Rian Johnson into the world of film making. Brick is a smooth watch with much to entertain and amuse.
brick • rian johnson • film • media • review
A smart, slick, and intelligent initial foray by Rian Johnson into the world of film making. Brick is a smooth watch with much to entertain and amuse.
brick • rian johnson • film • media • review
RockSteady Monty And Ernest Ode To Studio One
It has been said that you can't go home again, but legendary Jamaican pianist Monty Alexander give it's a great try on Rocksteady.
studio one • jilly’s club in new york • my boy lollipop • telarc label • film noir art
It has been said that you can't go home again, but legendary Jamaican pianist Monty Alexander give it's a great try on Rocksteady.
studio one • jilly’s club in new york • my boy lollipop • telarc label • film noir art
The Naked City
It's about the density, sprawl and darkest edges of The Big Apple - though in truth, the apple's about the size of a cranberry
naked city • jules dassin • barry fitzgerlad • rififi • nouvelle vague
It's about the density, sprawl and darkest edges of The Big Apple - though in truth, the apple's about the size of a cranberry
naked city • jules dassin • barry fitzgerlad • rififi • nouvelle vague
The Narrow Margin Packs a Wide Wallop
It was supposed to be a simple B-movie, made on the cheap and destined for the bottom of a double bill. But The Narrow Margin turned out to be a taut film noir classic.
film noir • the narrow margin • movies set on trains • howard hughes • crime thrillers
It was supposed to be a simple B-movie, made on the cheap and destined for the bottom of a double bill. But The Narrow Margin turned out to be a taut film noir classic.
film noir • the narrow margin • movies set on trains • howard hughes • crime thrillers
Bad Day at Black Rock
Another prime cut of Sturges, and I don't mean Preston.
john sturges • spencer tracy • bad day at black rock • l'avventura • lee marvin
Another prime cut of Sturges, and I don't mean Preston.
john sturges • spencer tracy • bad day at black rock • l'avventura • lee marvin
Darkness in Film
Film noir is a highly stylized type of film reflecting the era of the 1940s. Still popular today as Neo Noir, a bleak world never looked so good.
noir • neo noir • mystery • film
Film noir is a highly stylized type of film reflecting the era of the 1940s. Still popular today as Neo Noir, a bleak world never looked so good.
noir • neo noir • mystery • film
DVDs for Mystery Fans
Looking for something to buy that mystery book lover on your holiday shopping list? Consider a classic, or more recent, mystery movie to complement their reading.
mystery dvds • gifts for mystery lovers • gifts for mystery readers • best mystery movies • laura
Looking for something to buy that mystery book lover on your holiday shopping list? Consider a classic, or more recent, mystery movie to complement their reading.
mystery dvds • gifts for mystery lovers • gifts for mystery readers • best mystery movies • laura
Elevator To The Gallows (1958)
Director Louis Malle and Jazz legend Miles Davis came together for the creation of Elevator To The Gallows, a film noir classic on par with the best American noir.
elevator to the gallows • louis malle • miles davis • louis malle's elevator to the gallows • ascenseur pour l'échafaud
Director Louis Malle and Jazz legend Miles Davis came together for the creation of Elevator To The Gallows, a film noir classic on par with the best American noir.
elevator to the gallows • louis malle • miles davis • louis malle's elevator to the gallows • ascenseur pour l'échafaud
French Cinema Review Goddard's Bande à part
Part three of this series focuses on Jean-Luc Goddard's 1964 film Bande à part; A film that is both tribute and reinterpretation of American Film Noir.
french new wave film analysis • françois truffaut • jean-pierre léaud • french new wave • french films
Part three of this series focuses on Jean-Luc Goddard's 1964 film Bande à part; A film that is both tribute and reinterpretation of American Film Noir.
french new wave film analysis • françois truffaut • jean-pierre léaud • french new wave • french films
Skip to My Lou
An exploration, with pictures and links, of the installation artist Liza Lou.
contemporary art • liza lou • trailer • beads
An exploration, with pictures and links, of the installation artist Liza Lou.
contemporary art • liza lou • trailer • beads
More British Films from the 1940s
The decade was a golden era for British films. Altogether fifteen movies from that period made the BFI's Top 100 British Movies list.
british films 1940s • british classic movies • movies british film institute • golden era british films • bfi 100 british movies
The decade was a golden era for British films. Altogether fifteen movies from that period made the BFI's Top 100 British Movies list.
british films 1940s • british classic movies • movies british film institute • golden era british films • bfi 100 british movies
The Man Who Wasn't There
A film review of the Coen brothers' latest film which stars Billy Bob Thornton, Francis McDormand, and James Gandolfini.
film • movie • coen • murder • blackmail
A film review of the Coen brothers' latest film which stars Billy Bob Thornton, Francis McDormand, and James Gandolfini.
film • movie • coen • murder • blackmail
Top 11 Recap Project Runway 6 Episode 6
This week's Project Runway challenge featured a movie genre design challenge which left a reptile dress in jeopardy. Who was kicked off? Who was eliminated?
project runway 6 • project runway season 6 • project runway spoilers • project runway winner • project runway episode
This week's Project Runway challenge featured a movie genre design challenge which left a reptile dress in jeopardy. Who was kicked off? Who was eliminated?
project runway 6 • project runway season 6 • project runway spoilers • project runway winner • project runway episode
Chinatown – Classic Film Review
Roman Polanski's classic defies detective film conventions with its artistic integrity and its emotionally satisfying story
chinatown film review • classic film review • immortal hollywood classic • modern audiences • detective film
Roman Polanski's classic defies detective film conventions with its artistic integrity and its emotionally satisfying story
chinatown film review • classic film review • immortal hollywood classic • modern audiences • detective film
Cinema's Exiles: From Hitler To Hollywood
One of Adolf Hitler's first acts as Chancellor was banning Jews from working in the German film industry. Many were forced to flee Germany, and ended up in Hollywood.
hollywood's golden years • casablanca • jews • film noir • horror genre
One of Adolf Hitler's first acts as Chancellor was banning Jews from working in the German film industry. Many were forced to flee Germany, and ended up in Hollywood.
hollywood's golden years • casablanca • jews • film noir • horror genre
Classic British Film - Get Carter
Get Carter is a nihilistic gangster flick brought to life by a career defining performance from Michael Caine.
get carter • classic british film • michael caine • michael caine in get carter • best gangster film
Get Carter is a nihilistic gangster flick brought to life by a career defining performance from Michael Caine.
get carter • classic british film • michael caine • michael caine in get carter • best gangster film
Dennis Hopper in Night Tide (1960)
Dennis Hopper's first lead film role comes in this quirky, supernatural mermaid tale, one which expertly blurs the line between the mundane and the surreal.
dennis hopper night tide • night tide movie • director curtis harrington • mermaid movie • supernatural movie
Dennis Hopper's first lead film role comes in this quirky, supernatural mermaid tale, one which expertly blurs the line between the mundane and the surreal.
dennis hopper night tide • night tide movie • director curtis harrington • mermaid movie • supernatural movie
Film Gifts for Christmas
New movie releases on DVD and film collections for movie buffs are high on many Christmas gift lists. Here are some to consider.
film gifts • film gifts for christmas • movies for gifts • christmas gifts • christmas gift list
New movie releases on DVD and film collections for movie buffs are high on many Christmas gift lists. Here are some to consider.
film gifts • film gifts for christmas • movies for gifts • christmas gifts • christmas gift list
Film Review – Memento (2000)
Nolan's neo-noir thriller impresses with its non-linear storytelling and fine performance from lead Guy Pearce as a man with memory problems finding his wife's killer.
film review memento • film memento 2000 • memento chris nolan • memento christopher nolan • memento film-noir
Nolan's neo-noir thriller impresses with its non-linear storytelling and fine performance from lead Guy Pearce as a man with memory problems finding his wife's killer.
film review memento • film memento 2000 • memento chris nolan • memento christopher nolan • memento film-noir
Film Review: The Spirit (2008)
Frank Miller can't direct to save a limb in the tonally disjointed Spirit, which features the wasted acting of Scarlett Johansson and Eva Mendes. 0.5 stars out of 4.
frank miller • will eisner • scarlett johansson • samuel jackson • samuel l. jackson
Frank Miller can't direct to save a limb in the tonally disjointed Spirit, which features the wasted acting of Scarlett Johansson and Eva Mendes. 0.5 stars out of 4.
frank miller • will eisner • scarlett johansson • samuel jackson • samuel l. jackson
Louise Brooks in Pandora's Box
A great European film of the 1920s, Pandora's Box stars the American actor whose personal tragedy mirrors that of her iconic character, a sexually adventurous innocent.
pandora’s box • louise brooks • marlene dietrich • expressionist film • german expressionism
A great European film of the 1920s, Pandora's Box stars the American actor whose personal tragedy mirrors that of her iconic character, a sexually adventurous innocent.
pandora’s box • louise brooks • marlene dietrich • expressionist film • german expressionism
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