Showing posts with label crime films. Show all posts
Showing posts with label crime films. Show all posts
Wednesday, February 11, 2026

New York noir: 20 films that explore the big city's dark corners

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John Garfield, Thomas Gomez, ‘Force of Evil’ (1948). By Paul Parcellin I t might not come as news to you that noirs set in New York City loo...
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Friday, December 26, 2025

Burn, Hollywood, burn! Four noirs reveal the horrors of the screenwriting trade

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Humphrey Bogart, Gloria Grahame, ‘In a Lonely Place’ (1950). By Paul Parcellin Y ou’ve probably heard that screenwriters get little respect ...
Wednesday, August 6, 2025

Imposter noir: 51 films about swapping, losing and faking identities

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Olivia de Havilland, 'The Dark Mirror' (1946). "There is only one plot – things are not what they seem."    — Jim Thompson...
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Sunday, December 1, 2024

Dark Candy in Your Stocking: 25 Christmas Noirs

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Robert Montgomery, “Lady in the Lake” (1946), an odd seasonal thriller. By Paul Parcellin S ometimes you need relief from the hectic days th...
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Saturday, June 8, 2024

Peter Lorre: His first starring role was a massive hit and one of the most influential works of art in the history of film — and that was the problem

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Peter Lorre, "M" (1931). An unforgettable psychological portrait. By Paul Parcellin Renowned character actor Peter Lorre created ...
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Friday, January 19, 2024

An American Story: Murder In the Living Room

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Left: Gloria Swanson, William Holden, "Sunset Blvd. (1950) Center: Gene Nelson, Phyllis Kirk, Sterling Hayden, "Crime Wave" (...