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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: Ripped From the Headlines – While the City Sleeps (1956)

Posted on January 18, 2024 by Karen Burroughs Hannsberry

Ripped From the Headlines – While the City Sleeps (1956) Most classic movie fans are well acquainted with the Barrymore acting clan, which began with Maurice Barrymore and Georgiana Drew, and continued down the line to Drew Barrymore. Sandwiched somewhere … Continue reading →

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Western RoundUp: Preview – 2021 Lone Pine Film Festival

Posted on September 22, 2021 by Laura Grieve

Western RoundUp: Preview – 2021 Lone Pine Film Festival After a challenging year and a half, it’s wonderful to see some beloved aspects of “normalcy” returning here in the United States. One such example is the Lone Pine Film Festival, which … Continue reading →

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Noir Nook: Ripped from the Headlines – The Hitch-Hiker (1953)

Posted on June 10, 2021 by Karen Burroughs Hannsberry

Noir Nook: Ripped from the Headlines – The Hitch-Hiker (1953) Ever seen an episode of the classic TV show Perry Mason? Remember Mason’s weekly nemesis, Hamilton Burger, played by William Talman? Well, you should check out Talman’s character in the … Continue reading →

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Noir Nook: Not Your Average Noir

Posted on April 23, 2021 by Karen Burroughs Hannsberry

Noir Nook: Not Your Average Noir What are the characteristics of film noir? Femme Fatales? Voiceover narration? Flashbacks? Cynical anti-hero? Deep shadows and single-source lighting? Urban setting? Unique camera angles? Hard-boiled detective? Yes. And no. You won’t find every one … Continue reading →

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Blu-Ray Giveaway – Ida Lupino: Filmmaker Collection (4 disc set) (now through Nov 23)

Posted on October 21, 2019 by Annmarie Gatti

Celebrating Women Pioneer Filmmakers!We’re Giving Away FIVE Ida Lupino Blu-Ray Filmmaker Collection Sets! This month we continue our Women Pioneers Filmmaker Celebration with another special giveaway! We are happy to say that we’re giving away FIVE COPIES of the Ida Lupino … Continue reading →

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Noir Nook: YouTube Noir – Private Hell 36 (1954)

Posted on March 13, 2019 by Karen Burroughs Hannsberry

Noir Nook: YouTube Noir – Private Hell 36 (1954) This month’s Noir Nook offers another entry in my series on film noir features that can be found on YouTube. This time, I’m focusing on Private Hell 36, released in 1954 … Continue reading →

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Film Noir Review: The Hitch-Hiker (1953)

Posted on November 25, 2016 by Danilo Castro

“Nobody ever gave me anything, so I don’t owe nobody!” There was once a kid named Billy Cook, Jr. A rotten kid with a chip on his shoulder, Cook shot six people during the summer of 1950, before his arrest … Continue reading →

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Mini Tribute: Ida Lupino

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

Born February 4, 1918 Ida Lupino! Ida Lupino appeared in over 100 roles including They Drive by Night, The Sea Wolf, High Sierra, The Hard Way, Road House, On Dangerous Ground and Escape Me Never. In 1949 Lupino stepped behind … Continue reading →

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Classic Movie Legend Tribute: Ida Lupino

Posted on February 4, 2013 by minooallen

  Happy Birthday to Classic Movie Legend, Ida Lupino, born February 4th, 1918. To me, Ida Lupino is one of best female role models in the world of classic film. She had the gall of Katharine Hepburn, the independence of Bette Davis, … Continue reading →

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