Our “Noirvember” celebration continues with Joseph H. Lewis’s 1955 masterpiece, the story of an obsessed cop’s pursuit of a ruthless gangster (and the collateral damage along the way):
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Orson Welles’s 1947 thriller is a must-add for your “Noirvember” watchlist – and a rich match of style and substance.
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George A. Romero’s mis-marketed and misunderstood 1972 film is a fascinating example of a genre filmmaker stretching his legs, applying his visual and tonal acumen to a film less about the occult than women’s liberation.
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John D. Hancock’s 1971 film (now streaming on The Criterion Channel) sounds like a slasher movie, but plays like a psychological drama.
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Vernon Zimmerman’s horror thriller (released 40 years ago this week) is sort of like if Film Twitter became a serial killer.
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Dario Argento’s feature debut – now streaming on Tubi – is also a fine (and spooky) entry point into the world of giallo.
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David Cronenberg’s debut feature plays like a road map of the preoccupations that would consume him for the rest of his career.
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This week’s Classic Corner pick, a long-forgotten Rod Serling-penned drama from 1956, comes recommended by a highly reputable source.
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Robert Siodmak’s 1949 thriller (now streaming on the Criterion Channel) is a master class in noir construction, characterization, and mood.
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Alfred Hitchcock’s 1954 favorite (out now in a gorgeous new 4K transfer) remains one of his most effective movies – and one of his kinkiest.
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Luis Buñuel’s final film (now streaming on Prime Video) is challenging, often confounding exploration of sex and power.
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Terrence Malick’s 1978 classic (now streaming on Amazon Prime) remains a gorgeous sensory experience – and a showcase for several magnificent performances.
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