So what is film noir? A French term literally translating to “black film,” historians will tell you film noir was an unofficial cycle of American films released in the 40s and 50s that usually centered around stories involving crime and…
Out of the Past: “The Maltese Falcon” (1941)
It is not made of gold or bedazzled by jewels; if you saw it in a pawn shop you wouldn’t give it a second glance. But, it is the stuff that dreams are made of and worth its weight in…
The Film Canon: Pépé le Moko (1937)
Nestled deep in the heart of Algiers is a labyrinthine honeycomb of passages and staircases. Terraces and ceilings melt together into a giant roof that stretches in all directions for miles; streets become roads, roads become alleys, alleys become dead…
Lauren Bacall Leaves Behind a Legacy at Age 89
As many people were still left reeling from the shocking news of Robin Williams’ death, they were struck with tragic news again the next day, Tuesday, August 12, when classic Hollywood actress Lauren Bacall passed away. Bacall had reached the…