Category Archives: Posts by Karen Burroughs Hannsberry

Noir Nook: In Appreciation for Frank Chambers

Posted on December 19, 2024 by Karen Burroughs Hannsberry

In Appreciation for Frank Chambers I’ve been a fan of The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946) for as long as I can remember – it was one of the first noirs I ever saw as a child. (I recall that … Continue reading →

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Noir Nook: Thankful Noir

Posted on November 17, 2024 by Karen Burroughs Hannsberry

Thankful Noir Noirvember and Thanksgiving season. The weather is getting cooler and the leaves are continuing to turn and fall. So, what better time to pull up a chair, grab a cup o’ cider, and join me as I serve … Continue reading →

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Noir Nook: Noir’s Scariest Characters

Posted on October 27, 2024 by Karen Burroughs Hannsberry

Noir Nook: Noir’s Scariest Characters October is a month for ghosts and goblins, bats and jack-o’-lanterns, black cats and skeletons. Not necessarily the characteristics that come to mind when one thinks of film noir. But there’s one thing that’s common … Continue reading →

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Noir Nook: Uncommon Ladies of Noir: Rhonda Fleming

Posted on September 19, 2024 by Karen Burroughs Hannsberry

Uncommon Ladies of Noir: Rhonda Fleming Rhonda Fleming was known as “The Queen of Technicolor.” As such, she’s not necessarily the first femme who comes to mind when you’re talking noir. With her titian locks, she was a standout in … Continue reading →

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Noir Nook: International Femmes

Posted on August 22, 2024 by Karen Burroughs Hannsberry

Noir Nook: International Femmes Film noir movies may be, generally speaking, set in urban American cities, but many of its inhabitants hail from the other side of the world. This month’s Noir Nook takes a look at the lives and … Continue reading →

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Noir Nook: Supportive Fellas of Film Noir: Part II

Posted on July 18, 2024 by Karen Burroughs Hannsberry

Supportive Fellas of Film Noir: Part II More than a year ago, I started a series, “Supportive Fellas of Film Noir,” which focused on  . . . well . . . the supporting male characters in film noir features. It’s … Continue reading →

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Noir Nook: Unmistakable Noir

Posted on June 21, 2024 by Karen Burroughs Hannsberry

Unmistakable Noir One of the most interesting – and challenging – aspects of classic film noir is the fact that it’s not a hard and fast, clear-cut genre. There are countless films that are staunchly considered by some to fall … Continue reading →

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Noir Nook: Spring Trivia – Laraine Day, Van Heflin, Robert Taylor and More

Posted on May 16, 2024 by Karen Burroughs Hannsberry

Spring Trivia – Laraine Day, Van Heflin, Robert Taylor and More Classic movie trivia and the budding of spring – two things that go great together . . . at least, they do here at the Noir Nook! This month’s … Continue reading →

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Noir Nook: Five Things I Love About New York Confidential (1955)

Posted on April 18, 2024 by Karen Burroughs Hannsberry

Five Things I Love About New York Confidential (1955) I can’t recall how or when I first came across New York Confidential (1955), but I clearly remember being sucked into the film from practically the opening scene and counting it … Continue reading →

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Noir Noir: Oscar Omission – Barbara Stanwyck

Posted on March 26, 2024 by Karen Burroughs Hannsberry

Noir Noir: Oscar Omission – Barbara Stanwyck It’s about that time again – awards season! My favorite time of year. As I write this, I’m in the midst of my annual quest to see as many Oscar-nominated films and peformances … Continue reading →

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