Dish of the Day
Just some film musings of a more succinct, spontaneous and sometimes seditious nature:
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Tomorrow on TCM:
Some cinephiles take aim at those films identified as film noir if their stories’ setting occur during an earlier time than the classic period (1940 - 1959) in which they were made. They insist that this alone would disqualify a film from being categorised as such, even though the dark criminal surroundings and emphasis on character motive are present and accounted for. The Tall Target is such an example and for myself, joins other so called “period noirs” that are rightfully embraced in the film noir canon. Anthony Mann's 1951 effort, a prior recommendation here, is well worth checking out. Viewers should set their sights on The Tall Target Friday, September 20 at 12:30 pm PDT.
(From left) Adolphe Menjou, Dick Powell
Next is another film noir bonafide classic: 1952’s The Narrow Margin. This little firecracker is also a previous TCM recommendation here and is set to explode Friday, September 20 at 3:30 pm PDT.
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Hope to see you tomorrow.
A.G.