Film Noir: What You May Have Missed in 2023
2023 saw quite a few film noir and neo-noir titles released on physical media. Maybe you missed a few? Now's a perfect time to take a...
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awolverton77
- Nov 8
- 3 min
Noirvember 2023: Gambling House (1950)
I’m always looking for a film noir I haven’t seen, good or bad, big-budget or low-budget, in English or another language. Yesterday I...
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awolverton77
- Nov 2
- 1 min
Noirvember 2023 Film Noir New Releases
Noirvember is finally here, and although we don't have that many new releases this month, there are some interesting (and perhaps...
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awolverton77
- Oct 19
- 1 min
The Best Thing I Watched Last Week, Episode 3
Not one, not two, but THREE films, all film noir, all released in 1948, all playing at Noir City DC, and all in under 3 minutes!
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awolverton77
- Sep 28
- 1 min
October 2023 Film Noir New Releases
We all know that October is filled with horror releases, but that doesn't mean there's no film noir to be had during the scary season....
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awolverton77
- Sep 15
- 1 min
Where You'll Find Me: Noir City Magazine #38
I am beyond delighted to announce that I have an article in the upcoming issue of Noir City Magazine, this issue’s theme being true...
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awolverton77
- Aug 29
- 1 min
September 2023 Film Noir New Releases
September is almost here, which means a new slate of film noir and neo-noir releases. I hope you find some temptations here...
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awolverton77
- Jul 30
- 1 min
August 2023 Film Noir New Releases
Here's what you can expect in new releases in classic film noir in August!
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awolverton77
- Jul 29
- 4 min
2023 Summer Reading Challenge: Class, Crime & International Film Noir (2014) Dennis Broe
Class, Crime & International Film Noir: Globalizing America’s Dark Art (2014) Dennis Broe Palgrave Macmillan Hardcover, 233 pages...
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awolverton77
- Jun 25
- 1 min
What YOU Can Do to Keep Classic Movies Alive
Many of you already know about the shakeups going on at TCM (Turner Classic Movies) and are concerned. We all want to save TCM, but we...
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awolverton77
- Jun 20
- 1 min
July 2023 Film Noir New Releases
I'm trying something a little different in July: side-by-side comparisons of two releases of the same film. Let me know if this is...
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awolverton77
- May 31
- 1 min
The Damned Don't Cry (1950) and Caged (1950) Coming Soon to Blu-ray
Last week, anticipating yesterday's gallbladder surgery (which went very well, I can thankfully say), I made two short videos about...
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awolverton77
- May 29
- 1 min
Talking Ida Lupino, The Hitch-Hiker (1953), and more on the Cinema Chat Podcast
I was delighted to be a recent guest on the podcast Cinema Chat with David Heath, discussing The Hitch-Hiker (1953), Ida Lupino, and...
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awolverton77
- May 20
- 2 min
Street of Chance (1942): An Early Example of Amnesia Noir
Amnesia noir is one of my favorite subgenres, and as far as I can determine, Street of Chance (October 1942) was the second American...
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awolverton77
- Apr 30
- 1 min
May 2023 Film Noir New Releases
Two box sets (actually three), two releases from Warner Archive, and much more are waiting for you in the New Releases in Film Noir video...
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awolverton77
- Apr 6
- 1 min
It's Not Just a Heist Story: The Asphalt Jungle (1950)
I saw Judy Cohen's (@IKnewThemWell) post this morning celebrating the birthday of cinematographer Harold Rosson, who was nominated for...
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awolverton77
- Apr 5
- 4 min
Classic Films by Women Directors: Ida Lupino's The Hitch-Hiker (1953)
My friend Ann Glenn did a fantastic job of introducing, presenting, and leading a discussion of The Hitch-Hiker (1953) Monday night at...
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awolverton77
- Apr 2
- 1 min
The Black Bird in 4K
I love this shot. I could easily spend an hour examining each part of the image, the clock atop the book (the title of which I cannot...
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awolverton77
- Mar 23
- 1 min
April 2023 Film Noir New Releases
If you've been waiting for some good news in film noir releases, April is your month! I hope you'll find plenty to check out in April...
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awolverton77
- Mar 3
- 1 min
March 2023 New Film Noir Releases
Finally we get some nice releases from the classic film noir era. Hope you'll find something to pick up:
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