All articles tagged with #noir
The Lowdown is a character-driven noir series featuring Ethan Hawke as Lee Raybon, a quirky Tulsa-based truthseeker, blending regional specificity with a witty, textured world-building that explores themes of power, privilege, and resistance, all filtered through Harjo's distinct creative vision.
Ethan Hawke stars as a gritty Tulsa journalist in 'The Lowdown,' a noir series exploring corruption, local history, and the fight for truth, emphasizing the importance of local journalism and community character.
Ethan Hawke stars as a gritty Tulsa journalist in FX's 'The Lowdown,' a noir series that depicts his relentless pursuit of truth through physical and emotional hardships, set against a backdrop of corruption and power struggles in Oklahoma.
'The Lowdown' is a quirky, off-kilter noir series starring Ethan Hawke as Lee Raybon, a charismatic yet exasperating investigator in Oklahoma, blending humor, mystery, and a deep love for 70s crime movies, created by Sterlin Harjo. The show features vivid characters, sharp dialogue, and a playful tone that balances charm and chaos, making it a compelling and entertaining watch.
Colin Farrell stars in the Apple TV+ series "Sugar" as a private investigator obsessed with classic cinema, but the show's attempt at blending noir with another genre falls flat, and a twist in the plot fails to redeem it. The series struggles to balance its dueling mysteries, with the investigation into a missing person feeling generic and Farrell's character's personal life kept at arm's length. Despite the stylish cinematography and fine performances, "Sugar" ultimately disappoints, with the big twist unable to overcome unwelcome cliches and the series feeling like it should have been condensed into a pilot episode or movie.
The trailer for the upcoming cyberpunk-noir detective game "Nobody Wants To Die" showcases a self-aware, hard-boiled narrative set in New York in 2329, featuring cool hover-cars and consciousness transfer technology. Players will take on the role of detective James Karra to solve crimes using advanced cyberpunky gadgets, including a time-rewinding device. The game is set for release later this year.
Kristen Stewart stars in the intense thriller "Love Lies Bleeding" at Sundance, portraying a character involved in a passionate and dangerous relationship with a competitive bodybuilder. The film, set in the late Eighties, is a mix of sex, violence, and surrealism, with a focus on queerness and pitch-black nihilism. Stewart's performance cements her as a queer icon, while co-star Katy O'Brian delivers a career-defining role. The film is a hot and intense experience that leaves a lasting impression.
"Batman: Caped Crusader" footage was screened at the Annecy Festival, showcasing a brooding and ultra-noir style of animation. The upcoming series is expected to delve deeper into the Dark Knight's psyche and explore his origins in a new way.