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Film Noir - LIST
8/9/06 at 6:12pm
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Irina, do you have this set? If so, can you give us some idea of the image/sound quality?
8/9/06 at 7:39pm
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I meant the titles from the Film Noir List that were not indicated as available at all or not available in R1. D.O.A. was already listed as available from Image Entertainment.
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8/9/06 at 8:55pm
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I have this set. The quality is far from perfect but quite decent. I consider it a treasure trove of public domain titles. There are fifty titles in all for under $20. The movies come on 12 doulble-sided DVDs. For film noir fans, I would also recommend Mystery Classics (50 Movie Pack) from the same series:http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0001HAGTW
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8/10/06 at 8:53am
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| I have found several public domain titles listed in Herb's Film Noir List |
Great work Irina, thanks -- I'll add all of these.
My Top 25 Noirs:
25. 711 Ocean Drive (1950), 24. Odds Against Tomorrow (1959), 23. Desperate (1947), 22. Pushover (1954), 21. The Blue Dahlia (1946), 20. The File on Thelma Jordon (1949), 19. He Ran All the Way (1951), 18. The Asphalt Jungle (1950), 17. The Killing (1956), 16. I Walk Alone (1948),...
25. 711 Ocean Drive (1950), 24. Odds Against Tomorrow (1959), 23. Desperate (1947), 22. Pushover (1954), 21. The Blue Dahlia (1946), 20. The File on Thelma Jordon (1949), 19. He Ran All the Way (1951), 18. The Asphalt Jungle (1950), 17. The Killing (1956), 16. I Walk Alone (1948),...
8/10/06 at 9:44am
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Really nice work guys. Herb, the list is really taking shape. Looks great!I have a suggestion for another noir title.
Elevator to the Gallows (1958) (Ascenseur pour l'échafaud) Available in Region 1 (Criterion). A film tough to pigeonhole but you can say that about many of the best films.
Noir elements include:
Femme Fatale: Woman involves lover in plot to murder her husband.
Fatalism: Man is doomed as shown by the black cat that goes by him after he commits the crime.
Moody: Terrific Miles Davis jazz score helps a film loaded with atmosphere
Lighting. This was Louis Malle's first feature and he used natural light whenever he could.
8/10/06 at 11:07am
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Thanks Rich - Re: ETtG... absolutely. I have it - just haven't had a chance to sit and watch it yet. Thanks very much.
My Top 25 Noirs:
25. 711 Ocean Drive (1950), 24. Odds Against Tomorrow (1959), 23. Desperate (1947), 22. Pushover (1954), 21. The Blue Dahlia (1946), 20. The File on Thelma Jordon (1949), 19. He Ran All the Way (1951), 18. The Asphalt Jungle (1950), 17. The Killing (1956), 16. I Walk Alone (1948),...
25. 711 Ocean Drive (1950), 24. Odds Against Tomorrow (1959), 23. Desperate (1947), 22. Pushover (1954), 21. The Blue Dahlia (1946), 20. The File on Thelma Jordon (1949), 19. He Ran All the Way (1951), 18. The Asphalt Jungle (1950), 17. The Killing (1956), 16. I Walk Alone (1948),...
8/10/06 at 3:26pm
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Elevator to the Gallows is a great movie on all levels: cinematography, acting, script, music. The Criterion edition is fantastic.http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film/DVDRev...dvd_review.htm
8/10/06 at 6:36pm
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| Another candidate to the list might be Station West, a great example of a western noir with Dick Powell, Jane Greer, and Raymond Burr. |
Irina... a number of westerns might qualify; Pursued, The Return of Frank James, virtually all of the Mann westerns, many of the Boetticher's etc., however, I just can't buy into a "western-noir". That's just me personally. I embrace many war/espionage/spy films as noir (beyond the obvious ones). But, when I see horses and ten gallon hats, they're westerns - period. And don't get me wrong, I love westerns, I just can't marry the two.
My Top 25 Noirs:
25. 711 Ocean Drive (1950), 24. Odds Against Tomorrow (1959), 23. Desperate (1947), 22. Pushover (1954), 21. The Blue Dahlia (1946), 20. The File on Thelma Jordon (1949), 19. He Ran All the Way (1951), 18. The Asphalt Jungle (1950), 17. The Killing (1956), 16. I Walk Alone (1948),...
25. 711 Ocean Drive (1950), 24. Odds Against Tomorrow (1959), 23. Desperate (1947), 22. Pushover (1954), 21. The Blue Dahlia (1946), 20. The File on Thelma Jordon (1949), 19. He Ran All the Way (1951), 18. The Asphalt Jungle (1950), 17. The Killing (1956), 16. I Walk Alone (1948),...
8/10/06 at 6:53pm
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Herb,I am totally with you. There are so many different schools of thought on the subject of attributing film noir. I also prefer classic film noir without any style/genre crossovers.
8/10/06 at 7:00pm
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I'm certainly have a broader definition of noir than many but one has to draw a line somewhere. I guess you could say that line is Where the Sidewalk Ends.
8/11/06 at 5:07am
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I found Cast a Dark Shadow (1955), one more movie from the list:http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002IQL9O
8/12/06 at 10:17am
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Fox Noir BOOMERANG! Any re-release news known?
8/12/06 at 12:22pm
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I have not heard any definite news about the release but I was very surprised to find out that the DVD is available for rent at netflix.com.
8/12/06 at 12:43pm
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I have not heard any definite news about the release but I was very surprised to find out that the DVD is available for rent at netflix.com.
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8/12/06 at 9:42pm
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Herb,Ghost Ship is available from Warner in a Lewton set with The Leopard Man. I sent you a PM with a few more suggestions...
8/13/06 at 11:33am
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Herb,Please keep us posted if you add new titles to the list.
8/13/06 at 6:19pm
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Speaking of Boomerang and Neflix, I watched my rental copy the day it arrived. Over three weeks later, I still haven't sent it back. I'm kinda afraid to...
8/13/06 at 8:52pm
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Speaking of Boomerang and Neflix, I watched my rental copy the day it arrived. Over three weeks later, I still haven't sent it back. I'm kinda afraid to...
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Well, at least you are candid about it.
I could mention that this is just stuff, but the reality is that I bombed out to Borders when I heard reports that they had Boomerang.
I've grabbed all three copies that the store had. I haven't made the time to watch it yet. The other two copies will go to folks that will be really glad to get them. No way I'm putting them on Ebay.
8/14/06 at 7:34am
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Rich, I'd be OVERJOYED to buy one of your extra copies (at a semi-reasonable price, of course). Just say the word.
8/14/06 at 8:30am
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Rich, I would also be love to get one of your extra copies of Boomerang. Unfortunately there aren't any Borders stores around here, so I wasn't able to find a copy. I was really looking forward to this release, I hope it's just a delay.
8/14/06 at 11:21am
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Rich,Count me in as someone who would also be OVERJOYED to have a copy of Boomerang. I understand that you only have two copies and two people have already shown interest before me (DAMN!) but I thought I would take a number just in case.
Greg
8/14/06 at 4:10pm
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Doesn't the fact that the documentary on Warner's Film Noir 3 shows "The Big Steal" & "Stranger on the Third Floor" indicate that they'll be in a future volume soon? Also, one of the people they interview says she is happy to hear that "Decoy" is being revived. The first two are RKO titles, so it seems likely to me, but "Decoy" is a Monogram picture--who owns the rights to Monogram? I think the rest of the pictures shown in that documentary have been released in the 1st three volumes of Warner's Noir series... And "Crime Wave" (also in the documentary) has been indicated that it'll be released.It just doesn't make much sense to me that Warner would produce a documentary on film noir without promoting current & future releases..
8/14/06 at 4:17pm
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First, I didn’t mean to be such an inconsiderate jerk. I should have realized that posting about extra copies of Boomerang amounts to being a tease.However, now that I think about it, what better way of getting a noir film into the hands of people that enjoy noir films than offering them up in a Noir thread.
So, here is the deal.
Herb: in thanks for all the effort in creating and updating this thread, I’m offering you a copy of Boomerang (free and shipped). If you already have secured a copy I will offer up my two spare copies to others.
So, I’ll be giving away one (1) or perhaps two copies of Boomerang (new and still sealed). Free. That’s right free (including shipping).
I’ll post four trivia questions to decide who gets the copy (or copies).
Herb:
Question for you as thread administrator.
Do you want me to start another thread for this contest? If it stays within this thread I would limit it to those that have posted to this thread at some point (prior to this post). Naturally, I’d like to keep it here and keep it to those that have supported this thread and therefore avid noir fans.
If I go to a new thread, naturally I have to open it up to all comers as that would be just another form of teasing: i.e. no ‘win a free copy of Boomerang (but not you) sort of thing.’
I plan on limiting the contest, so this thing doesn’t get dragged out.
8/14/06 at 5:09pm
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Does this post count as a prior post in this thread?
8/14/06 at 5:13pm
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who owns the rights to Monogram?
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8/14/06 at 6:49pm
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Rich,A very generous offer and I appreciate it however, another HTF member was kind enough to supply me with a copy very early on.
Let's keep the contest here -- sounds like fun.
Again Rich, thanks - I REALLY appreciate that.
Herb.
My Top 25 Noirs:
25. 711 Ocean Drive (1950), 24. Odds Against Tomorrow (1959), 23. Desperate (1947), 22. Pushover (1954), 21. The Blue Dahlia (1946), 20. The File on Thelma Jordon (1949), 19. He Ran All the Way (1951), 18. The Asphalt Jungle (1950), 17. The Killing (1956), 16. I Walk Alone (1948),...
25. 711 Ocean Drive (1950), 24. Odds Against Tomorrow (1959), 23. Desperate (1947), 22. Pushover (1954), 21. The Blue Dahlia (1946), 20. The File on Thelma Jordon (1949), 19. He Ran All the Way (1951), 18. The Asphalt Jungle (1950), 17. The Killing (1956), 16. I Walk Alone (1948),...
8/14/06 at 8:02pm
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So... hey, Rich, if you're giving one copy away in a trivia contest, and Herb already has it... well.... since I was the FIRST one to offer to buy one of your extra copies.... Well, I think you know what I'm asking.
I'll certainly play along if you choose to include both copies in the contest. I'm a bit worried that I'll miss the contest, since I don't have internet access during the day (7:45 - 5:45)....
8/14/06 at 9:35pm
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As it is already Tuesday by my watch, the contest offering up two free copies of Boomerang will start tonight @ 10:30 pm. giving the West Coast folks a chance to get home too.That also gives me time to figure out the rules and a few questions.
8/15/06 at 6:34am
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Originally Posted by GregoryMesh
Warner does. See Dillinger (I think so far it's the only Monogram they released)
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Anyway, in regards to my question about Decoy, I guess it was kind of a dumb question in the first place since Warners included the movie in their documentary... Thanks!
