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Born on this day in 1910, the Queen of Hats Claire Trevor! What's your favorite film of hers, noir or not? You can also tell us which of her hats is your fave.
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Photos from Architectural Digest of Claire Trevor in her studio painting, 1992..

ASK EDDIE - March 5, 2026 FNF prez Eddie Muller responds to film noir fan questions fielded by the Foundation's Director of Communications Anne Hockens. In this edition, we discuss Robert Duvall, the Japanese late era noir “Pale Flower” (1964), our favorite noir character actors, writer Jonathan Latimer’s screen plays, which modern actors would be best for a modern noir, the French 1973 farce “A Pain in the Ass” (“L'emmerdeur”) and more. The lightning round returns. On the cat front, we have two new and mysterious cast members. Timestamps and questions below: 0:05 Emily tribute, Bruno & Lino; Robert Duvall 20:34 Q1: Thoughts on Robert Duvall? 21:32 Q2: Your one allowed phone call from Dark City jail? 27:09 Q3: "The Brotherhood" a precursor to "The Godfather"? 29:11 Q4: "Pale Flower" a pristine piece of cinematic art? 36:38 Q5: Recalling foreign titles you've seen from France? Lightning Round 42:28 Q6a: "Mulholland Drive" on Noir Alley or TCM? 43:54 Q6b: Eddie as the sax player/victim in the Noir City poster? 44:25 Q6c: Is "Ice Harvest" noir? "Devil Thumbs a Ride" on blu-ray? 46:01 Q6d: Did Eve kill Birdie in "All About Eve"? 48:07 Q6e: "Night People" — noir or not? 53:37 Q7: James Ellroy involved in The Prowler restoration? 57:38 Q8: Have you seen "The Lowdown" on FX? 59:42 Q9: Favorite supporting noir character actors? 1:07:43 Q10: Favorite Jonathan Latimer screenplays? 1:14:06 Q11: Best contemporary actors for a true noir? 1:21:12 French film "A Pain in the Ass" , Billy Wilder's remake "Buddy Buddy" and "Avanti!", Wiliam Friedkin's "Killer Joe" , TCM festival, Bento the feral cat This week’s questions: 1. We just lost Robert Duvall. Any thoughts about Mr. Duvall? —Alan, San Anselmo, CA 2. Suppose that you were charged with a criminal offense in Dark City. Whom would you call with your one phone call? —Joe from Suffolk County, NY 3. “The Brotherhood” has gained more respect over the years as a worthy precursor to “The Godfather”. Your thoughts? —Jim, Chicago, IL 4. "Pale Flower" is a pristine piece of cinematic art. What do you think? —Michael 5. The question for you is: how do you recall what foreign titles you have seen from France? —David, Carmel Valley, CA 6. Speed Round: a. Will we one day have the pleasure of seeing “Mulholland Drive” on Noir Alley or TCM? —Malvina   b. Is Eddie Muller the saxophone player/victim in the 2026 Noir City Seattle poster? —Valerie c. “Ice Harvest”, noir or not? Any updates on getting a DVD or Blu-ray of Felix Feist's 1947 "The Devil Thumbs a Ride"? —Michael d. Did Eve kill Birdie because she know Birdie was on to her. —Coleman, Billerica, MA e. Have you seen “Night People” and would you consider it a film noir? —Loren from Chicago 7. What was James Ellory’s involvement in the restoration of “The Prowler”? —May 8. Have you seen the FX series, “The Lowdown”? —Eric 9. Do either of you have a supporting actor who brings a smile to your face when seeing him or her in a noir?    —Ken from Oklahoma  10. Our question: among his movie scripts, which films do you recommend most? —Carl 11. Who in your opinion would be the best actors for a true Noir Film? —Jim, Birmingham, AL Want your question answered in a future episode? We solicit questions from our email subscribers in our monthly newsletters. Sign up for free at bit.ly/4hu2qU0 Contribute here to support our restoration efforts: bit.ly/4ntPDCr Everyone who signs up on our email list and contributes $20 receives the digital version of NOIR CITY Magazine for a year.

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2026 so far...

Barbara Stanwyck in #FilmNoir Double Indemnity (1944)

THE UNFAITHFUL is highly recommended! As is, NORA PRENTISS which is screening at this year's NOIR CITY festivals.
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Danish noir alert! This is one of our Director of Communications @anne-hockens.bsky.social favorite Danish films and her favorite by Nicolas Winding Refn. Mads Mikkelsen gives an incredible performance as introverted video store clerk Lenny. This is a rare streaming opportunity.

Born on this day in 1913, John Garfield. What's your favorite film of his, noir or not?
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Marie Windsor is best known for her #femmefatale characters in such classic #filmnoir as:
Force of Evil '48
The Narrow Margin '52
The Sniper '52
No Man's Woman '55
The Killing '56
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Do you have a favorite?
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John Garfield in Force of Evil (1948) #FilmNoir

The Strange coffee break of Martha Ivers with Lewis Milestone, Kirk Douglas, Van Heflin, and Barbara Stanwyck.

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I can vouch for nearly half of this lineup because seven of them played @noirfoundation.bsky.social events in San Francisco (though I sadly missed Roberto Gavaldón’s THE NIGHT FALLS) & I love Luis Buñuel’s CRIMINAL LIFE OF ARCHIBALDO DE LA CRUZ (I’ve yet to see his EL.) I wish Vancouver was nearer!

Thursday

Beverly Michaels
#FilmNoir Wicked Woman (1953)

Lawrence Tierney (March 15, 1919 – February 26, 2002)

Thanks!

Another great episode of ASK EDDIE & ANNE with @eddiemuller.bsky.social from @noirfoundation.bsky.social on YouTube When I saw GWTW the entire 4K crowd was laughing not out of disrespect, but because we loved every iconic line. Got 3 great movie suggestions, THE SQUARE will probably be up first.

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NOIR CITY Hollywood returns to the Egyptian Theater for two consecutive weekends April 3-5 and April 10-12. We’ll update you when tickets are on sale.
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Special watch party for RIDE THE PINK HORSE, Saturday, February 21 at 8 PM EST/5 PM PST. Eddie Muller, special guest. #FilmNoirClub

Tomorrow at 8 PM EST/5 PM PST!

“Czar of noir” Eddie Muller joins #FilmNoirClub for a watch party of RIDE THE PINK HORSE (1947). I’m hosting. If you like great movies, it sounds like a cool way to spend a Saturday night, right?

Link to watch: archive.org/details/ride...

Use hashtag #FilmNoirClub

Friday

*John Garfield and Ida Lupino in #FilmNoir Out of the Fog (1941)

Two noir birthdays today! Ann Savage (1921) and Lee Marvin (1924). Do you have a favorite film for either or both of them?
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Barbara Stanwyck spitting fire in Anthony Mann's Western noir THE FURIES, playing this Saturday & Sunday at 11:30am

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TONIGHT!
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Favorite Woolrich adaptation? That would be NIGHT HAS A THOUSAND EYES (1948). 😊

HBD PHANTOM LADY
#FilmNoir
🖤Ella

Released on this day in 1944, PHANTOM LADY. Which Cornell Woolrich adaptation is your favorite?
Photo: Director Robert Siodmak, producer Joan Harrison, stars Ella Raines and Franchot Tone
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The print edition of NOIR CITY Magazine #45 is now available through Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B0GNKBBSQ4
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Now arriving! My print for the #FilmNoirClub watch party of RIDE THE PINK HORSE on Saturday Feb 21 with the Czar of Noir @eddiemuller.bsky.social hosted by @tommykrasker.bsky.social !
Available to order at my poster shop: jauntworks.com/postershop/p/pinkhorsefilmnoirclub