Category Archives: Film-Noir

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Watchmen

Zack Snyder's adaptation of Alan Moore's revolutionary graphic novel is faithful, full of depth, and visually stunning. Just make sure you read the source material first. By Joseph Chirico.

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The Big Lebowski

Abide the Dude for a trippy film-noir journey in 90's America. By Ben Artley and Zach Snowden.

Shadow of a Doubt

Shadow of a Doubt

by Sam Ford The credits roll over faded images of dancing couples while the Merry Widow Waltz by Franz Lehár plays in the background.  Shots of a city become shots of children on the street as we are led to a single room, occupied by … Read More

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Chinatown

by Joseph Chirico Chinatown presents the noir genre at its best.  J.J. Gittes is a private detective working in Los Angeles in 1937.  He has a little dirt on everyone and can handle himself in most situations.  Gittes once worked in Chinatown for the district … Read More