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John Adams Conducts His "City Noir"
If you're in or near London this Thursday night March 11, don't miss John Adams conducting the London Symphony Orchestra in the European premiere of his "City Noir" at the Barbican.
This is his latest symphony, which draws on the moody ambience of classic film noir from the 1940s and 50s. You can read more about the piece itself and see a short video at City Noir.
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Film Noir Links
Here is a list of some film noir links you might enjoy exploring...
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Richard Widmark
Known for his fiendish giggle, Richard Widmark could also be deadly serious.
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Robert Mitchum
In the film noir side of his career, Robert Mitchum is probably best known for playing characters with a laid back demeanor , witty rapport and easy going cynicism.
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Alan Ladd
One of the handsomest of the film noir leading men, Alan Ladd was famous for his brooding, tough guy roles.
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Jack Palance
A formidable physical presence combined with a soft spoken voice made Jack Palance perfect for his film noir roles.
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Edmond OBrien
What is it about Edmond OBrien that is so darn appealing?
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Old Movie Stars
When we think of old movie stars of film noir, we're not thinking of the happy-go-lucky, wholesome guys and dolls of mainstream A-pics.
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Dana Andrews
With big, dark soulful eyes and a gentle voice, Dana Andrews displays a certain type of masculinity common to many noir protagonists.
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Glenn Ford
I can't think of another film noir actor who could glower or brood with as much sex appeal as Glenn Ford.
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