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 Born on this day in 1921, Lana Turner. What’s your favorite film of hers, noir or not?

Born on this day in 1921, Lana Turner. What’s your favorite film of hers, noir or not?


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ASK EDDIE - January 27 2022

FNF prez Eddie Muller responds to film noir fan questions fielded by the Foundation’s Director of Communications Anne Hockens. In this episode, the second half of a two-parter, we discuss CHICAGO DEADLINE, female narrators in noir, the use of newsreels for propaganda, and which noir had the most perfect cast. We wind up this session with a lightning round of “Noir or Not?”

On the cat front, Emily naps and Charlotte attempts to answer a couple of the questions. The first half of this conversation is available here: https://youtu.be/0TwtpcfthOo Want your question answered? We solicit questions from our email subscribers in our monthly newsletters. Sign up for free at https://www.filmnoirfoundation.org/signup.html 

 Released this day in 1950, GUN CRAZY.

Released this day in 1950, GUN CRAZY.


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NOIR CITY Returns to Bay Area!Let’s try this again! The NOIR CITY film festival returns from C

NOIR CITY Returns to Bay Area!

Let’s try this again! The NOIR CITY film festival returns from COVID hiatus for an incisive and inspiring four-day festival at a new venue, Oakland’s historic Grand Lake Theatre, March 24-27. Produced, programmed and hosted by Film Noir Foundation president Eddie Muller, 2022’s edition, subtitled “They Tried to Warn Us!”, showcases 12 movies from mid-20th century Hollywood sure to resonate with contemporary viewers. Included are shockingly prescient films focusing on megalomaniacal politicians, corrupt businessmen, neo-Nazis, racism, anti-Semitism, sexual predators, serial killers, police brutality — even a viral epidemic! This NOIR CITY program could not be more timely or topical.

For the return to in-person screenings, Muller has shifted the event to Oakland after many years at San Francisco’s Castro Theatre. The Grand Lake’s vintage movie palace atmosphere and the care and upkeep of the venue work perfectly for the type of show NOIR CITY loyalists have come to expect. To ensure festival attendees’ safety, proof of vaccination is required and mask protocols will be enforced.

NOIR CITY 19: The Bay Area Film Noir Festival will open Thursday night, March 24, with a double bill. First up, All the King’s Men (1949), the noir-stained 1950 Best Picture Oscar winner, starring Broderick Crawford as Willie Stark, an ambitious Southern politician who doesn’t let ethics interfere with his meteoric political rise. Crawford won a Best Actor Oscar for his performance. It’s paired with the world premiere of the FNF’s latest 35mm restoration — The Argyle Secrets, a 1948 B-picture directed by Cy Endfield, returned to circulation this year through the partnership of the Film Noir Foundation and UCLA Film & Television Archive. The film’s mystery centers around “The Argyle Album” containing the names of U.S. politicians and industrialists who abetted the Nazis in World War II.

Weeknight shows will be presented as double bills, with one $15 admission price for two movies. Saturday and Sunday shows will have separate admissions ($12.50) for each screening. All-access Passports, granting admission to all 12 films, are available for $100, a $30 savings over the purchase price of individual tickets. FNF proceeds from the NOIR CITY festival benefit the foundation’s efforts to rescue and restore noir films in danger of being permanently lost or damaged.

The full schedule, program notes are available atNoirCity.com


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ASK EDDIE RETURNS THIS THURSDAYThe final ASK EDDIE livestream of January airs this Thursday, January

ASK EDDIE RETURNS THIS THURSDAY

The final ASK EDDIE livestream of January airs this Thursday, January 27, 7:00 pm PT on the Film Noir Foundation's  Facebook page.

FNF prez Eddie Muller responds to film noir fan questions fielded by the Foundation’s Director of Communications Anne Hockens. In this episode, the second half of a two-parter, we discuss CHICAGO DEADLINE, female narrators in noir, the use of newsreels for propaganda, and which noir had the most perfect cast. We wind up this session with a lightning round of “Noir or Not?” On the cat front, Emily naps and Charlotte attempts to answer a couple of the questions.

The first half of this conversation is availablehere.

Can’t make it Thursday night? A recording will be up Friday on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/NoirCitySFWant your question answered? We solicit questions from our email subscribers in our monthly newsletters. Sign up for free at https://www.filmnoirfoundation.org/signup.html

Note: Eddie will not be able to answer questions posted during the livestream nor ones left on our social media accounts


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 Did you know that NOIR CITY magazine dedicated an issue to birthday boy Dan Duryea? You can buy a d Did you know that NOIR CITY magazine dedicated an issue to birthday boy Dan Duryea? You can buy a d Did you know that NOIR CITY magazine dedicated an issue to birthday boy Dan Duryea? You can buy a d Did you know that NOIR CITY magazine dedicated an issue to birthday boy Dan Duryea? You can buy a d Did you know that NOIR CITY magazine dedicated an issue to birthday boy Dan Duryea? You can buy a d Did you know that NOIR CITY magazine dedicated an issue to birthday boy Dan Duryea? You can buy a d Did you know that NOIR CITY magazine dedicated an issue to birthday boy Dan Duryea? You can buy a d

Did you know that NOIR CITY magazine dedicated an issue to birthday boy Dan Duryea? You can buy a digital copy here http://noircitymag.com/noir_city_9.html We don’t have print editions of our back issues prior to our 31st issue.

Your dollars go towards the Film Noir Foundation’s restoration efforts.


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ASK EDDIE - January 13 2022

FNF prez Eddie Muller​ responds to film noir fan questions fielded by the Foundation’s Director of Communications Anne Hockens​. In this edition, we share our favorite NOIR CITY film festival memories, explain the process behind choosing the films that we restore and whether you can have a true film noir experience with digital presentation. Then we discuss what elements indicate a well-directed film and Eddie describes the process of recording the audiobook of DARK CITY: THE LOST WORLD OF FILM NOIR. On the cat front, Emily naps and Charlotte is her usual opinionated self.
We went longer than expected in this episode, so the second half of this conversation will air on Thursday, January 27, 7:00 PM PT on our Facebook page and will be up on YouTubethe following day.
Want your question answered? We solicit questions from our email subscribers in our monthly newsletters. Sign up for free here.
Note: Eddie will not be able to answer questions posted during the livestream nor ones left on our social media accounts.

The first ASK EDDIE livestream of the year airs this Thursday, January 13, 7:00 pm PT on the Film No

The first ASK EDDIE livestream of the year airs this Thursday, January 13, 7:00 pm PT on the Film Noir Foundation’s Facebook page . In this edition, we share our favorite NOIR CITY film festival memories, explain the process behind choosing the films that we restore and whether you can have a true film noir experience with digital presentation. Then we discuss what elements indicate a well-directed film and Eddie describes the process of recording the audiobook of DARK CITY: THE LOST WORLD OF FILM NOIR.

We went longer than expected in this episode, so the second half of this conversation will air on Thursday, January 27, 7:00 PM PT on our Facebook page and will be up on YouTube the following day.

Can’t join us on Facebook on Thursday? Don’t fret! We’ll post the latest ASK EDDIE episode on our NoirCitySF YouTube channel this Friday, January 14. If you missed any of our previous livestreams, you can watch them there along with festival interviews with film noir stars and other original content. If you enjoy what you see, we encourage you to like and subscribe to the FNF’s YouTube channel.

Note: Eddie will not be able to answer questions posted during the livestream nor ones left on our social media accounts.


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image from my second photographic narrative, The Collector, I’ve been busy printing this new t

image from my second photographic narrative, The Collector, I’ve been busy printing this new tale in the darkroom and look forward to sharing the rest!  stay tuned… x


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“Lonely men always talk too much. Either that or they don’t talk at all.“ - Raymond Chan“Lonely men always talk too much. Either that or they don’t talk at all.“ - Raymond Chan“Lonely men always talk too much. Either that or they don’t talk at all.“ - Raymond Chan“Lonely men always talk too much. Either that or they don’t talk at all.“ - Raymond Chan“Lonely men always talk too much. Either that or they don’t talk at all.“ - Raymond Chan

“Lonely men always talk too much. Either that or they don’t talk at all.“ - Raymond Chandler


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“I’m playing my favorite song for you.”headpiece by Rebecca Petrie (doitdoitnow)

“I’m playing my favorite song for you.”

headpiece by Rebecca Petrie (doitdoitnow)


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Mrs. Cat’s husband meet his tragic end via garage door squashing. Can they solve the case? Hur

Mrs. Cat’s husband meet his tragic end via garage door squashing. Can they solve the case? Hurk.


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This is my piece for the “30 Years Later” show at Gallery 1988! I’m super thrilled to be a part of i

This is my piece for the “30 Years Later” show at Gallery 1988! I’m super thrilled to be a part of it, and you should totally check it out along with all the other amazing pieces available!

-Nate


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THE BIG NIGHT (1951) directed by Joseph LoseyLosey’s last film before leaving the US to exile in AmeTHE BIG NIGHT (1951) directed by Joseph LoseyLosey’s last film before leaving the US to exile in AmeTHE BIG NIGHT (1951) directed by Joseph LoseyLosey’s last film before leaving the US to exile in Ame

THE BIG NIGHT (1951) directed by Joseph Losey

Losey’s last film before leaving the US to exile in America due to HUAC. A taut film noir based on Dreadful Summit by Stanley Ellin which I also recommend.

http://thenighteditor.blogspot.com/2015/11/the-big-night-1951.html 

https://bloodymurder.wordpress.com/2013/07/16/the-big-night-1951/


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Gun Crazy 1950Stunning existential gangster film that influenced many that followed. http://www.noirGun Crazy 1950Stunning existential gangster film that influenced many that followed. http://www.noirGun Crazy 1950Stunning existential gangster film that influenced many that followed. http://www.noirGun Crazy 1950Stunning existential gangster film that influenced many that followed. http://www.noirGun Crazy 1950Stunning existential gangster film that influenced many that followed. http://www.noir

Gun Crazy 1950

Stunning existential gangster film that influenced many that followed. 

http://www.noiroftheweek.com/2007/03/gun-crazy-1950.html


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