Billy Wilder’s “Double Indemnity” is more than just a film; it’s an exploration into the depths of human desire, betrayal, and the blurry line between right and wrong. As one …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
In the nebulous alleys of noir fiction, few characters stand as tall—or as battered—as the hardboiled detective. These are men who take punches, both literal and figurative, and keep coming …
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 …
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, …
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 …