noir

Film Review: “Marlowe” — A Whydunnit

February 15, 2023
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This is a Marlowe movie trying too hard to be a Marlowe movie. But it doesn’t have the heart to succeed.

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Film Review: “The Drop” — A First-Rate Noir Thriller

September 13, 2014
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The Drop‘s characterizations never go beyond hapless noir archetypes, but sharp dialogue, superb performances, and the unpredictable convolutions of the plot keep the viewer on edge.

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Book Review: “The Barcelona Brothers” — A Nasty Piece of Spanish Noir

August 22, 2012
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International noir novels no longer revolve around exotic police procedurals or gimmicky detective stories. They aim to pound readers into the pavement.

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