What we’re about
We shall get together through zoom to discuss Films Noirs that we would have seen on our own. The films chosen are available free or for a small fee in youtube or other platforms.
We are reaching our 128th event in early 2026 and while most films have been true FN, the range has been broad and some might rightly fall under the category of Film Blanc. This is therefore a good time to highlight some traits that distinguish one from the other:
FN: Betrayal, Revenge, Cynicism, Lust, Pessimism, Passion, Melancholy, Alienation, Bleakness, Disillusionment, Ambiguity, Moral Corruption, Desperation, Paranoia,
FB: Fantasy, Romantic Love, Life Affirming, Optimistic, Bright, Spiritual, Sentimental, Positive Human Potential, Tolerance, Forgiveness, Acceptance, Feel-Good, Often Comedic, Often Musical.
Upcoming events
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125th FN starts 2026 with The Blue Dahlia, 1946 & Ice Blond, 1948
Location not specified yetNOTE THAT WAITING ROOM HAS BEEN ENABLED. HOST WILL IDENTIFY YOU AND LET YOU IN.
Event as always at noon NY time.
https://meet.google.com/vxd-niqc-gxx
The Blue Dahlia, 1948
https://www.cda.pl/video/2380158de
Blonde Ice, 1948
https://archive.org/embed/BlondeIce1948&autoplay=15 attendees
126th FN celebrates John Le Carré
Location not specified yetNOTE THAT WAITING ROOM HAS BEEN ENABLED. HOST WILL IDENTIFY YOU AND LET YOU IN.
Event as always at noon NY time.
https://meet.google.com/vxd-niqc-gxx
The deadly affair, 1967
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHJ21W0azqM
The Spy who came in from the cold, 1965
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YY8Jn_YKJIs
On the book:
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2010/jul/24/carre-spy-came-cold-boyd4 attendees
127th FN celebrates Virginia McKenna and the noirest times of war
Location not specified yetNOTE THAT WAITING ROOM HAS BEEN ENABLED. HOST WILL IDENTIFY YOU AND LET YOU IN.
Event as always at noon NY time.
https://meet.google.com/vxd-niqc-gxx
A town like Alice, 1956
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_836ifY5aw
Carve her name with pride, 1958
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNUURZoF5DQ
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1815772135418393/posts/3414911798837744/4 attendees
128th FN goes to Vienna in 1952, with two versions of the same movie
Location not specified yetNOTE the date of this event, one week later than regularly. And 1 HOUR EARLIER as of this event!!!!!
WAITING ROOM HAS BEEN ENABLED. HOST WILL IDENTIFY YOU AND LET YOU IN.
Event at 11:00 a.m. NY time.
https://meet.google.com/vxd-niqc-gxx
- Versions: Two versions were made to be released in different markets.
- The German version, titled Abenteuer in Wien (also known as Gefährliches Abenteuer), was for the Austrian and German markets.
- The English-language version, titled Stolen Identity, was made for the U.S. market.
- Cast: Because different versions were made, the lead actors were different in each version to cater to each market.
- Production: The films were a co-production between Austrian companies like Schönbrunn-Film and American companies such as Transglobe-Film Inc..
Abenteuer in Wien, 1952
https://www.filmarchiv.at/de/filmarchiv-on/video/f_02zdrdB98a7rhRpm6t2OUa
This film has been restored and looks much better and in my view, has better direction. However, it is in German without subtitles.
Stolen identity, 1952
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_ooAsobxdc4 attendees
Past events
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