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Film Noir

Arts & Life
n Fritz Lang's "The Big Heat," a detective becomes subsumed in the sordidness of society (courtesy of Dr. Macro).

American culture is under fire in ‘The Big Heat’

Amir Abou-Jaoude
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April 16, 2019
Arts & Life
Edgar G. Ulmer's "Detour" was cheaply made. Still, the 1945 film has become a canonical classic (courtesy of Dr. Macro).

‘Detour’ provides a dark commentary on dreams and destiny

Amir Abou-Jaoude
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April 12, 2019
(l-r) Ann Blyth and Joan Crawford in 'Mildred Pierce' (1945), recently restored by the Criterion Collection for DVD and Blu-Ray. Courtesy of Jerry Murbach.

In ‘Mildred Pierce,’ Joan Crawford shone brightest

Amir Abou-Jaoude
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May 1, 2017
Nick Dunne (Ben Affleck) finds himself the chief suspect behind the shocking disappearance of his wife Amy (Rosamund Pike), on their fifth anniversary. Courtesy of Merrick Morton / 20th Century Fox.

“Gone Girl” explores dark side of marriage

Diana Le
  •  
Oct. 22, 2014
The Stanford Daily

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