The genre that made shadows a character finally gets the spotlight.
Film Noir burrows into the mind; it's disorienting, intriguing and enthralling. Noir brings us into a gritty underworld of lush morbidity, providing intimate peeks at its tough, scheming dames, mischievous misfits and flawed men - all caught in the wicked web of a twisted fate.
Direction
Gary Leva wrangles legends like herding smoking cigarettes in the dark.
Cinematography
John Alton literally wrote the book on noir lighting, darling.
Writing
James Ellroy's unhinged commentary is worth admission alone.
Director
Gary Leva
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