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25 CLASSIC
FILM NOIRS
Dames, Dollars And Desperation In The Big City
BILL WOOD | FEBRUARY 20, 2021
A glaring streetlight on a rain-soaked corner. Drastic shadows from a window blind. Thick cigarette smoke wafting through the air. A well-coifed detective in a dapper suit, and the femme fatale that ultimately spells his ruin. If any of these images sound familiar to you (or even if they don’t!), please read on.
Here are my Top 25 favorite film noir flicks. As with the alt-rock list, this is not an attempt to deliver critical recommendations to future filmmakers. These are just my personal faves; some are pure classics, others are guilty pleasures. And while there are plenty of excellent modern noir movies out there, I've pared this list down to only include films from the classic era (roughly 1944-1959).
Synopses are from imdb.com, with my own updates and comments where applicable. Be sure to visit the site for direct viewing links to many of these films. - BW
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