Tag Archives: film noir

3 things about Alfred L. Werker’s REPEAT PERFORMANCE

Posted on December 24, 2023 by robchristopher

Repeat Performance [1947] 1. “Dear William. You’ve had a bad year too, haven’t you? A terrible year.” “It hasn’t been good.” 2. Giant rainshadows across the wall in the asylum’s visiting room. 3. Alone in bed in the dark, tensely … Continue reading →

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3 things about Robert Montgomery’s LADY IN THE LAKE

Posted on December 18, 2023 by robchristopher

Lady in the Lake [1946] 1. “I wonder how it would be to discuss this over a couple of ice cubes. Would you care to try?” 2. Dragging himself along on his hands and knees. 3. “Kill him! Hello, honey. … Continue reading →

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3 things about Jules Dassin’s BRUTE FORCE

Posted on September 26, 2023 by robchristopher

3 things about Jules Dassin’s Brute Force [1947] 1. Note hidden in a sandwich, which he eats. 2. Wagner as the soundtrack to a beating. 3. “I won’t sign it!” Less than sixty seconds later, he signs it.

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3 things about John Dahl’s RED ROCK WEST

Posted on September 18, 2023 by robchristopher

Red Rock West [1993] 1. He digs out some spare change from a coffee can under the seat. 2. “What should I do?” “If I were you I’d get a divorce.” 3. Impaled on a monument.

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3 things about Bernard Vorhaus’ THE SPIRITUALIST

Posted on August 30, 2023 by robchristopher

The Spiritualist [1948] 1. Laughing bird. 2. Writing pad switcheroo. 3. Hidden speaker in the fireplace.

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3 things about Abraham Polonsky’s FORCE OF EVIL

Posted on August 29, 2023 by robchristopher

Force of Evil [1948] 1. “You tell me the story of your life and maybe I can suggest a happy ending.” 2. He hears the click on the line. 3. Three silent men with guns in the dark.

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3 things about Carl Reiner’s DEAD MEN DON’T WEAR PLAID

Posted on August 24, 2023 by robchristopher

Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid [1982] 1. “I had no trouble finding Dr. Forrest’s cheese lab. It smelled like the number on the door.” 2. Terre Haute was about to get a public library. 3. Clip-on bowtie. 3 other things.

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3 things about Orson Welles’ TOUCH OF EVIL

Posted on March 24, 2023 by robchristopher

Touch of Evil [1958] 1. Washing off the blood in the filthy water. 2.  Black and white neon popping eyeballs. 3. “You’re a mess, honey.” 3 other things.

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3 things about Jean Renoir’s THE WOMAN ON THE BEACH

Posted on January 22, 2023 by robchristopher

The Woman on the Beach [1947] 1. “Peg, you’re so beautiful. So beautiful outside, so rotten inside.” 2. The only thing he saves from the fire is his typewriter. 3. Coat of a ghost.

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3 things about George Marshall’s THE BLUE DAHLIA

Posted on January 19, 2023 by robchristopher

The Blue Dahlia [1946] 1. “Why not? Plenty of genial old parties like you commit murders.” 2. He pounds on the wall. “We got a sick baby in here!” 3. Bathing his ankle in salt water. 3 other things.

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