Concrete Falls

Film noir from the 40s, 50, and 60s, especially Los Angeles.

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'The Maltese Falcon' Review: Looking Toward Darkness to Come

Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Peter Lorre, Ward Bond and Sydney Greenstreet star in John Huston's directorial debut, now streaming on HBO Max.

Jan 27 •

'Desert Fury' Review: Sunny Noir

Also: Sylvester Stallone succumbs to superhero-itis in 'Samaritan.'

Aug 30, 2022 •

Color Me Desperate

'Niagara' and 'Black Widow' each blazed a different trail to a heart of darkness.

Jan 31, 2022 •

I Can Explain If You Let Me

'Somewhere in the Night,' an amnesiac soldier seeks his true identity.

Jan 24, 2022 •

Between Darkness and the Dawn

'T-Men' marked the first collaboration between Anthony Mann and John Alton.

Jan 17, 2022 •

Bursting Out of Stereotypical Shadows

Sidney Poitier became a movie star in 'No Way Out,' his feature film debut.

Jan 10, 2022 •

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