Monthly Archives: April 2014
Outta Here
As you all probably know, the last nine months have been pretty rough. Pop Faust lost his battle with cancer and everything else in my life had to be put on hold to care for him while he was dying…. Read More
M (1951) and THE HITCH-HIKER
The 16th annual Noir City film festival went out with a bang last night. I’m always sad to see it end, but what a way to go! Before we got started on the last double bill of the run, we… Read More
DETOUR and the Noir City closing weekend party
Hard to believe another Noir City festival is almost over. Last night was the big closing weekend celebration and a special tribute to the unforgettable Ann Savage. First the flick, DETOUR. This film is one of my personal favorites and… Read More
NIGHTFALL and AND HOPE TO DIE
Last night we had a David Goodis double bill and what better way to kick it off than with a book signing, featuring Phillipe Garnier’s GOODIS: A LIFE IN BLACK AND WHITE. This brand new English language edition is published… Read More
HARDLY A CRIMINAL and ONE WAY STREET
Last night’s show was billed as a Hugo Fregonese double bill. That didn’t mean a thing to me, since I had no idea who that is. I do now, Faustketeers. First up, HARDLY A CRIMINAL (Apenas un delincuente.) Host Eddie… Read More
OSSESSIONE
Continuing the international theme of this year’s Noir City, last night we watched a rare single feature, an unlicensed Italian version of The Postman Always Rings Twice appropriately titled OSSESSIONE (Obsession.) The plot is mostly the same as the familiar novel… Read More