LAST FILM WATCHED

Chicago Deadline (1949)

Much like a journalist trying to get information out of someone, Chicago Deadline is dynamic, to the point and quick to tell things how they really are. A fun film noir through and through, it kept me entertained from beginning to end with its ever thickening plot filled with runaways, promises and countless mentions of Rosita. Not to mention the flashbacks! Those are always fun.

Overall Rating: Positive

MY FAVORITE FILM NOIRS

LAURA (1944)

This is the first film noir I ever watched and got me hooked on the genre. From its (fittingly) dreamy orchestral score to its ever expanding murder plot, there's a lot to say abot Laura Hunt, both as the ill-fated dame and as her oh so hauntingly beautiful portrait. If you like murder plots and are looking to get into film noir, I definitely recommend watching it.

THE BIG HEAT (1953)

The Big Heat is one hell of a film... It's got everything, from dead wives and half-burnt faces all the way to the main protagonist going "Why I oughta...". Seeing Bannion's gradual decline from a decent father down to a revenge-seeking mess of a man is very entertaining. If you're looking for a crazier film noir, this one's bound to do ya good. No joke, I screamed, cried and laughed watching this film.

I WAKE UP SCREAMING (1941)

With its dark lighting, constant feeling of paranoia and a doomed finale felt from the very beginning, I Wake Up Screaming is truly the father of all noirs. Vicky's untimely demise is what launches the plot forward, yet it becomes almost like a background element as everything surrounding her murder starts to unravel in complex loops and tangled knots. This film is another good starting point for folks who are just getting into the genre.

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