The Suspense of Domesticity in Max Ophüls’ ‘The Reckless Moment’
This lesser-known film noir starring Joan Bennett depicts how overwhelming being a woman and a mother was during the mid-20th… Read More
November 30, 2021
Emily Kubincanek
‘No Way Out’ and the Best of “Social Message” Film Noir
Sidney Poitier's first big role was also the film that finally showed America just how ugly their racist ideals really… Read More
November 21, 2021
The Original Ghostly Thrills of ‘The Uninvited’
Everyone loves a good ghost story. You have this film to thank for their popularity in cinema today. Read More
October 26, 2021
The Flop that Ruined Musicals for Cecil B. DeMille
We look at the 1930 film 'Madam Satan' -- where it fails and where it accidentally succeeds. Read More
October 5, 2021
Romance, Crime, and Queer-coding in ‘Johnny Eager’
The queer storyline and fascinating lives of the lead actors set this film apart from other crime romances before and… Read More
September 22, 2021
The Turner Classic Movies Rebrand Signals a Bright Future for Old Movies
TCM adopts a new look that matches recent efforts to modernize how we see old movies. Read More
September 14, 2021
The Contradictory Mexican-American Representation of ‘Bordertown’
The 1935 film relies on stereotypes but inadvertently shows the debilitating barriers that racism puts on Mexican immigrants. Read More
August 31, 2021
Loss of Identity in ‘My Name is Julia Ross’
Suspense, camp, and social commentary are all on display in this early film noir. Read More
August 19, 2021
The Unsettling Appeal of ‘Dementia’
In 1955, John Parker's experimental feature didn't find its deserved audience. Today, we present it as an essential work of… Read More
June 21, 2021