Another 5 quick noir review and, in case a Mr Demdike is reading, I won't compare any old actors to newer ones!
Born to Kill -Lantern jawed Lawrence Tierney, the boss in Reservoir Dogs meets his match in Clair Trevor's twisted sister. Hard boiled as old leather, a classic
Crisis Cross - decent young Burt Lancaster and sleazy Dan Dureya chewed up and spat out by sceming dame. Great heist noir, looks beautiful
While the City Sleeps - a misstep from Fritz Lang - unconvincing, plodding media based killer hunt. Dana Andrews appears pissed throughout.
Gun Crazy - hell yeah, incredible lovers on the lam prototype. Peggy Cummins, also from Night of the Demon is sensational as the bad girl. Like a live action comic strip and I mean that as a compliment.
D.OA. - a nutty fever dream of a film, I absolutely adored this one - check Neville Brands psycho turn and the crazed use of sound effects. Anyone thinking old movies means boring should be directed to this, which out Lynches Lynch at times.
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