“Goddard delineates his film from its influences by focusing almost exclusively on character. Rather than a story filled with twists and turns and manipulation of the audience, ‘Bad Times at the El Royale’ presents each character’s story as a solo vignette, before tying it into the overarching drama.”
Weekend Vibes is a Friday column about streaming recommendations, new release hype and entertainment events.
Weekend Vibes is a Friday column about streaming recommendations, new release hype and entertainment events.
In the Vague Visages Writers’ Room on Facebook, freelancers were asked to comment about their favorite film noir moments in celebration of #Noirvember.
“Ida Lupino may have thought of herself as a poor man’s Don Siegel as a director and Bette Davis as an actress, but I think that’s far from true.”
“Don’t allow yourself to be fooled by the “reveals” of True Detective.”
Q.V. Hough reviews “Cat People” – now streaming on Warner Archive Instant.