All about Writing
How to Write: Characters in Noir Fiction
Characters are at the core of noir fiction. The shadowy, morally ambiguous world of noir is populated by deeply flawed,...
Literature
Book Review: The Canterbury Tales – Geoffrey Chaucer
by Matt Tudor75
Ever thought about what a medieval road trip with a motley crew of storytellers would be like? Geoffrey Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales is your golden ticket to 14th-century England. If...
Book Review: The Pillars of the Earth – Ken Follett
by Matt Tudor65
Ever fancied a trip to medieval England without the risk of catching the Black Death? Ken Follett’s “The Pillars of the Earth” drops you into the 12th century faster than...
Book Review: L.A. Confidential – James Ellroy
by Matt Tudor132
When it comes to noir novels, let me tell ya, “L.A. Confidential” is a first-rate dame—beautiful and dangerous. If you’re anything like me, you stumbled upon this gem in reverse,...
Differences between Noir and Hardboiled Literature
by Matt Tudor69
I’ve been reading here and there about noir and hardboiled literature as if they were something different, so I thought I should look into it and see what the hell...
Movies
12 of the Best Neo-Noir Movies of all Time
by Matt Tudor117
Ever find yourself drawn to the darker corners of cinema, where shadows are just as important as the light that casts them? We always have fun looking through the classics,...
The Best Medieval Movies of all Time
by Matt Tudor101
In the dimly lit alleys of the silver screen, there’s a neon sign flickering – pointing to the world of the Middle Ages. It’s a place where honor ain’t just...
Movie Review: “Rashomon” (1950)
by Matt Tudor99
If there’s a movie to catch the awesomeness of “medieval” and “noir” in the same scenes and with the help of the same characters, then it’s definitely “Rashomon”, Akira Kurosawa’s...
“Casablanca” (1942): Is This Movie Truly Noir?
by Matt Tudor54
In the bustling world of film enthusiasts, there’s been a debate bubbling under the streetlights: Is “Casablanca” a genuine film noir? With its smoky backrooms, shady characters, and a love...