Film Noir

Aug 152 min read

How to Speak Film Noir

Growing up in a small town, local culture consisted of a drive-in theater (which featured more naughty action in the back seat of any...

Jul 152 min read

Raising "Cain"

From Jane Austen to J.K. Rowling, many famous writers have had their novels transformed into movie hits. But for a classic film noir fan...

Jul 15, 20232 min read

Films of 1948: Act of Violence

With just 21 feature-length credits, director Fred Zinnemann’s batting average was awfully high, thanks to legendary releases like High...

Mar 15, 20233 min read

Noir Star Dana Andrews

“Always understated and all too underrated.” That’s how writer David Stenn describes Dana Andrews. Film historian Jeanine Basinger...

Aug 30, 20222 min read

Films of 1952: Angel Face

I am not easily shocked by movies, but the first time I saw Angel Face, I actually yelped out loud. There are two moments in the picture...

Jul 14, 20222 min read

Films of 1952: The Bad and the Beautiful

The 1950s saw a rash of films about show biz. Some were light-hearted (Singin’ in the Rain, The Band Wagon). Others told a darker tale...

Jun 30, 20222 min read

Films of 1947: Crossfire

In 1947, two movies dealing with anti-Semitism were released just four months apart. First came Crossfire in July, followed by...

May 30, 20223 min read

Films of 1947: Out of the Past

Out of the Past isn’t just a movie. It’s the archetype of film noir. At TCM.com, Felicia Feaster and John M. Miller break down the...

Nov 15, 20203 min read

Mitchum

I was late to the Liking Robert Mitchum Party. No particular reason why. His droopy eyes and “Whatever” nonchalance always made him seem...