Noir Nook: Shadows in the Victorian Age

Noir Nook: Shadows in the Victorian Age Western noir. British noir. Sci-fi noir. Neo-noir. So many types of noir these days. And there’s a new one – new to me, at least: Gaslight noir. I recently discovered this category of films on the Criterion Channel, where they were curated by fil... Read full article

Presenting the First Shadows and Satin Giveaway!

As we continue to celebrate Noirvember 2022, I’m excited to present the first Shadows and Satin giveaway. You can win one of the six books below — just in time for the holidays! Just request a free sample electronic copy of the Dark Pages and you’re in. (If you’re on Twitter,... Read full article

It’s time for a month filled with shadows, y’all . . . it’s Noirvember!

Greetings and salutations, all you noir lovers out there! According to the old calendar on the wall, it’s about that time – time for Noirvember! The brainchild of Marya E. Gates over at Cinema Fanatic, Noirvember is a month-long celebration of all things noir, from the performers and the directo... Read full article

Port of Shadows (1938) and Jean Gabin’s Face

“Like the movies. I see you. I like you. Love at first sight.” – Jean Gabin Jean Gabin has one of the great visages of the cinema. But in making such a statement you immediately run the risk of giving the wrong impression. To actually see him on the big screen is to know what I mea... Read full article

What We Do in the Shadows (2019) s02e10 – Théâtre des Vampires

Something about the episode having three credited writers (Sam Johnson, Stefani Robinson, Paul Simms) foretold it being a grandiose season finale. I can’t remember there being another episode with three writers. It’s got to be big. And it’s big. It just takes a while to get there. The episode ... Read full article