Another Noirvember is upon us. I’ve been pretty spotty in trying to take part in these online events, so once again I’m going to try my best to participate. #Noirvember is an ode to all that is film noir that was started a few years ago by @oldfilmsflicker on Twitter. It’s become a highly anticipated event that has taken on a life of its own and is now promoted by everyone from film fans to movie theaters.
Anyway, because I can’t just simply watch film noir in November, I have to make myself some sort of challenge. One reason is that it makes it more interesting and forces me to check out films, actors, directors, etc. that I may not have otherwise, or it would have taken me longer. While deciding what to do for my challenge, I wanted to make sure that I allowed myself to watch old favorites like Double Indemnity (1944). However, I want to make sure that I also watch some new titles–if only to get through some of the blind buys that I’ve purchased throughout the year. I don’t want to force myself to only watch “new” films, because then I’ll be sad that I can’t watch my favorite Alan Ladd film noir (e.g.). While I did this challenge in the past and ALMOST finished it, I am going to give it another go this month–I am going to follow-up my next film noir with a film that has an actor in common with the film that preceded it.
I’m also not going to limit myself to just one film per day. Some days I can fit in only one film, other days I can fit in 2-3. Due to my regular Monday night board game group, I may not be able to get a film noir watched every single day; but I’ll do my best. I’m also hoping that I can finagle it where the last film I watch connects to the first film. We’ll see what happens as my movie watching will be organic. I do not have it planned out in advance! Just to keep myself on my toes.
Without further much ado. These are the films watched for #Noirvember. Click on the link to view more information about the film and to see what connected it to the previous film!
EDIT: Woo! Did it. The final film, The File on Thelma Jordon, connects to the first film, Double Indemnity, using the Queen of Film Noir, Barbara Stanwyck.
November 1st- Double Indemnity (1944)
November 1st- Singapore (1947)
November 2nd- The Killers (1946)
November 3rd- White Heat (1949)
November 4th- Red Light (1949)
November 5th- Race Street (1948)
November 5th- The Glass Key (1942)
November 7th- Brute Force (1947)
November 8th- Mildred Pierce (1945)
November 9th- The Unfaithful (1947)
November 10th- The Mask of Dimitrios (1944)
November 14th- Human Desire (1954)
November 14th- In a Lonely Place (1950)
November 15th- Dark Passage (1947)
November 16th- Key Largo (1948)
November 17th- Murder, My Sweet (1944)
November 25th- Too Late for Tears (1949)
November 26th- Desert Fury (1947)
Whimsically Classic 