As part of In Their Own Leagues, Noirvember, Brian Skutle revisits the noir classic “The Big Sleep”, going back to detail how Dorothy Malone manages to steal the show even with the briefness of her role. Continue reading How Dorothy Malone Steals the Show in “The Big Sleep”
a noir classic, “Fallen Angel” is an interesting case study in how the gender roles of the 1940s have transformed into what we deem acceptable in today’s society. The film’s narrative is hardly spectacular, and is rather formulaic with a twist that you can see a mile off. However, what makes the film memorable is its performances, especially from Alice Faye who manages to bring some much needed humanity and depth to this pulpy B-movie noir. Continue reading “Fallen Angel”: #Noirvember Review
In Their Own League 