Here are the last films that played at Noir City 2024: Plunder Road is a cheap road movie; but it's a pretty good one. A few men and one woman set out to steal a load of gold from the US government. During the movie, you get to know the robbers, and their hopes. The … Continue reading The end of Noir City 2024
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What’s Screening: January 19 – 25
The Noir City Festival takes over the week. It's worth it. But you might want to leave The Grand Lake to see some other movies? How about high art in 3D? Or a master criminal who loves The Mamas and the Papas. Festivals & Series Noir City opens Friday night and closes more than a … Continue reading What’s Screening: January 19 – 25
What’s Screening: Aug 26 – Sept 1
You may have noticed that I didn't post much, lately. Well, I hope you noticed. Anyway, I've been busy with other things. Nevertheless, I found several worth-watching vintage films that will play in Bay Area theaters this week. Festivals & Series Cinequest closes Monday The San Francisco's 48 Hour Film Festival plays for two days. … Continue reading What’s Screening: Aug 26 – Sept 1
Louis Malle Noir: My Blu-ray review of Elevator to the Gallows
You don't expect film noir from Louis Malle. But his first narrative feature, Elevator to the Gallows, is as dark, suspenseful, and entertaining as the best crime dramas that ever came out of Hollywood. Criterion released this excellent thriller in February. Made in France in 1957 (it was released in '58), the complex yet tightly-told … Continue reading Louis Malle Noir: My Blu-ray review of Elevator to the Gallows
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