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fromInverse
1 month ago

27 Years Later, A Forgotten '90s Sci-Fi Thriller Just Got A Huge Upgrade

Alex Proyas' Dark City brilliantly intertwines simulated reality sci-fi with the moral bleakness of noir, showcasing how paranoia shapes our perception of reality.
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fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago
Brooklyn

Apple TV's Acclaimed Crime Drama Pulls Off a Shocking, Satisfying Ending

The narrative of Dope Thief illustrates the consequences of crime while humanizing its main characters against the backdrop of a post-COVID Philadelphia.
fromVulture
7 months ago
Miscellaneous

Black Doves Season-Premiere Recap: Hello, Darling

Black Doves cleverly juxtaposes a festive backdrop with intense crime drama, offering a unique narrative experience.
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fromInverse
3 months ago

'Gazer' Is A Stylish And Surreal Noir That Keeps You Guessing

Frankie's dyschronometria complicates her ability to live normally and grasp reality, leading her into a dark mystery.
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
5 months ago

Curtain Calls: Froggy' a sensory-rich roller-coaster ride at Lesher Center

While all the colorful video set at enticing angles and playing on a variety of jumbo screens can be a bit daunting for audiences of a certain age, it is also 90 minutes of riveting theater.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Blood for Dust review a gutsy, state of the nation shoot-em-up lands in Coen bros territory

The film effectively explores noir themes through a morally complex protagonist in a critique of American capitalism and societal despair.
fromVulture
8 months ago

The Penguin Recap: The Monster Show

The intersection of noir films and postwar horror comics reveals America's broken soul, shaping Gotham's tales in The Penguin's narrative arc. David J. Skal's insights provide depth.
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fromwww.npr.org
10 months ago

Rachel Kushner's new espionage thriller may be her coolest book yet

Rachel Kushner's new novel, Creation Lake, blends espionage with existential themes and challenges traditional storytelling.
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