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In the early- to mid-1970s, a number of prominent filmmakers found modest success with star-studded whodunnits. In 1972, Joseph L. Mankiewicz directed Laurence Olivier and Michael Caine in a splendid adaptation of Anthony Shaffer's intricately plotted play "Sleuth." A year later, Herbert Ross directed the wickedly clever "The Last of Sheila," a mystery concocted by Anthony Perkins and Stephen Sondheim, and featuring such marquee names as James Coburn, Dyan Cannon, Richard Benjamin, Raquel Welch, and James Mason. Then in 1974, moviegoers got a double dose of Agatha Christie with Sidney Lumet's "Murder on the Orient Express", and Peter Collinson's "And Then There Were None".

There was no cultural development driving this sudden spate of whodunnits; it was just a reminder that people love to watch a bunch of great actors get thrown into the same location where foul play has been committed, and then try to work out...

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When we say that Netflix has something for everyone, we do mean that because the horror sub-genre of serial killers has always been popular among audiences, making a good show on this topic is pretty hard. That’s why we had to scour through Netflix’s huge library of content to find the best of the best. So, here are the 10 best serial killer shows on Netflix you should watch right now.

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Marcella is a British Nordic noir crime thriller drama series created by Hans Rosenfeldt and Nicola Larder. The Netflix series follows Marcella Backland, a former police detective, as she returns to work to investigate a series of connected murders to find the killer. Marcella stars Anna Friel, Nicholas Pinnock, Ray Panthaki, Jack Doolan, Jamie Bamber, Nina Sosanya, Charlie Covell, Sophia Brown, Amanda Burton,...

It really feels like a magical moment when a director chooses to work with a particular set of actors again and again throughout their Hollywood careers, and David Ayer and Jason Statham are no exception to this case.

Having worked on The Beekeeper back in 2024, the power-packed duo of Jason Statham and director David Ayer is back with a bang, and this time, Statham is a simple working man.

Jason Statham in a still from A Working Man | Credits: Black Bear Pictures David Ayer has learned how to ‘capture’ Jason Statham

Well, of course, with different opinions come different creative works. With everyone having a different working style and a way of doing things, it’s not necessary that one actor can be a good fit for every director.

Statham and David Ayer previously collaborated on The Beekeeper | Credits: Miramax

David Ayer, who became infamous for the 2016 film Suicide Squad...

Humphrey Bogart reigns as one of the greatest stars of classic cinema and an icon of Hollywood's Golden Age who is best known for timeless titles such as Casablanca, The Maltese Falcon, and The Big Sleep. Bogart, also known as Bogie, started his career performing on the stage, taking on minor and supporting roles before moving to Hollywood, where he signed his first film contract with Fox Films and continued to appear in stage productions. By the mid-1930s, Bogie had signed with Warner Bros. and in 1941, he earned his breakthrough role in the classic film noir, High Sierra.

Wilson Fisk, the Kingpin, is one of comics' deadliest "normal" super-villains. He's got no superpowers, but he does have a vast criminal empire that enables him to make life extremely difficult for superheroes like Daredevil and Spider-Man. While Fisk has a double life as a "legitimate" businessman, the Kingpin does not wear a costume. Even so, he still has a recognizable look: bald, with a white-and-purple business suit concealing his sumo wrestler physique.

What inspired Kingpin's design? Was it Lex Luthor, the other most famous bald villain in comic books? The going industry myth, backed up by John Romita Jr. (the son of Kingpin's co-creator and a comic artist himself), is that Romita Sr. used actor Sydney Greenstreet as a model for Fisk. A British thespian, Greenstreet is most remembered nowadays for appearing in three 1940s pictures with Humphrey Bogart: "The Maltese Falcon," "Casablanca," and "Passage to Marseille." Greenstreet's...

Few movie stars compare to Humphrey Bogart. The tough-as-nails actor embodied the very idea of American film noir in the 1940s and 1950s, having made 16 noir films in his lifetime and proved himself to be just as adept at playing snarling villains as he was at playing a heroic, star-crossed lover. You may know him best as Sam Spade in "The Maltese Falcon" or Rick in "Casablanca," but if you know Bogart's full history, you know that he transitioned away from playing nastier characters to more classically "good guys" over time. If you're not quite ready to dive into his full career, it's not hard to blame you; although he died relatively young, at age 57, he appeared in 75 films across a few decades. So, you might ask yourself, where to start?

Certainly an easy way to start is by checking Bogart's page on Rotten Tomatoes. As ever, it's worth...

Since the golden age of film Noir, the thriller genre has given audiences a range of brilliant films, from gangster movies like The Untouchables to classic Hitchcock stories like North by Northwest. Following everyone from criminals to law enforcement, these movies tackle issues like organized crime, serial killers, terrorism and disappearances, keeping the audience in suspense until the very end.

Thriller movies often take their cues from a variety of inspirations, but many of the best movies in the genre adapt the works of prominent novelists. Some books become an overnight sensation, guaranteeing Hollywood interest in the story, with some productions beginning almost immediately -- while others can take years to gain steam. While some movies vary in how faithful they are to the source material, audiences have a range of excellent thrillers to choose from that owe it all to the world of literary fiction.

American Psycho Explores the...

Humphrey Bogart. The name evokes an image of a man wearing a cap and holding a cigarette, radiating an air of cool that defies the passage of time. However, Bogart: Life Comes in Flashes aims to reveal not only the polished image of Hollywood’s Golden Age but also the man behind the screen.

Bogart represents tough masculinity in film history, embodying the American landscape’s post-war cynicism. His characters frequently fought with authority, reflecting societal worries. This documentary, produced by Kathryn Ferguson, tries to create a close connection using old footage and personal stories. However, it sometimes idealizes Bogart and overlooks some of the complexities that interest him.

The film’s authenticity is questioned by its method based on Bogart’s own words. He invites viewers to face fame’s dualities by contrasting hiss with Hollywood’s glitz. While Life Comes in Flashes aims to highlight the subject, it...

English actor Clive Owen has always been one of the more underappreciated performers, landing notable roles but falling short of being a household name. Yet, fans of Owen's have come to appreciate his intense performances and his adaptability. Never one to want to be typecast, his versatility has led to a unique career, from the acclaim of 2004's Closer, which saw him win a BAFTA and a Golden Globe, to fan-favorite films like Sin City, Children of Men, and Shoot 'Em Up.

While one could say Owen's popularity reached its height in the 2000s, he has remained a consistent force in cinema and TV with a dedicated fandom. Fans' continued admiration for the actor has paid off in spades, with Clive Owen giving his best performance in the limited series Monsieur Spade. A masterfully constructed mystery, we will examine why the underrated series is a must-watch TV.

'Monsieur Spade...

Film noir is one of the most popular film genres that initially gained notoriety in the United States during the 1930s as a result of the rise in pulp fiction and detective novels. Known for its black-and-white cinematography, cynical undertones, and hard-boiled characters, film noir continues to captivate film fans today with classics such as The Maltese Falcon, Gilda, and White Heat. The genre features numerous notable titles, but some film noirs, including The Big Heat and Double Indemnity, are timeless entertainment.

Gangster movies have given audiences some of the greatest, best-written, and best-acted crime movies of all time, from classics like The Maltese Falcon to modern hits like The Departed. As the genre that has built some of the most prolific careers in film, from Al Pacino and Robert De Niro to Martin Scorsese and Guy Ritchie, audiences continue to flock to theaters to enjoy crime sagas. Naturally, stories dedicated to the life of crime feature some terrifying figures.

Gangster movies have focused on real and fake characters alike, covering a broad span of history from Prohibition to modern-day petty crime. With a variety of talented actors playing heroes, villains, and everything in between, audiences have been shown a long series of terrifying criminals. The genre is at its best when full of threatening characters, and some of the most iconic gangster movies gave cinema some of its scariest performances.

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At the height of his Hollywood career, Humphrey Bogart played the ruthless main villain of Conflict, an underappreciated gem. Known primarily for his work in The Maltese Falcon and Casablanca, the actor made a name for himself as the male lead in a long list of popular films. For that reason, a large number of Humphrey Bogart's best movies see him take on heroic roles, even if some can be somewhat morally dubious. However, Bogart was no stranger to villainous roles, especially since he spent several years of his life portraying criminals in forgettable 1930s gangster movies.

But in the 1940s though, this was a phase in the actor's career that he had largely moved on from. At this point, he was one of the industry's top stars and a favorite of Warner Bros. This decade is when Bogart made To Have and Have Not, Casablanca, The Maltese Falcon, The Treasure of the Sierra Madre,...

The best movies on Max include not only the best Warner Bros. movies but also a ton of other films that make it one of the best destinations for entertainment in the streaming world. In January 2025, the animated Dcu brings the fifth season of Harley Quinn to the streaming service on January 16, while the new A24 film, A Different Man, premieres one day later on January 17. The biggest news for Max is the arrival of Aew All Elite Wrestling, which will simulcast its shows on Max and add its entire pay-per-view library to the service.

More big news for animated Dcu properties is that the first season of James Gunn's Creature Commandos has been such a success that Max renewed it for a second season before the first one wraps up its run. Max also announced in December 2024 that it was bringing HBO back to the streaming service with...

The first iteration of Popeye the Sailor, literary classics by Dashiell Hammett and William Faulkner, Alfred Hitchcock’s first sound film, and songs like “Singin’ in the Rain” and “Tiptoe Through the Tulips” are among the copyrighted works that will enter the public domain on Jan. 1.

As the calendar turns on New Year’s Day, thousands of copyrighted works across literature, film, and music from 1929 become open to fair use. This year’s slate also includes the French comic icon Tintin, Disney’s still-iconic The Skeleton Dance short (38 million views on YouTube!

Get ready, nerds: a whole host of iconic works of art — from film, music, animation, books, and more—are coming into the public domain in 2025. Last year's Public Domain Day was a big deal because it included the first-ever iteration of Disney's brand-defining Mickey Mouse. This year sees dozens of more Mickey animations entering the fold, alongside a host of other notable titles and characters, like Tintin, Popeye, "The Skeleton Dance" from Disney's SIlly Symphonies, alongside books like William Faulkner's The Sound and the Fury, A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway, and A Room of One's Own by Virginia Woolf. Oh, and did we mention we're also getting the Marx Brothers' first feature film, as well as Alfred Hitchcock and John Ford's first sound films?

Needless to say, that sound you hear is a million writers running to adapt Popeye and Tintin into the next great/bad horror film,...

When The Maltese Falcon came out in 1941, it was a revelation. It had style and class, but it was also depraved — dishonorable men and women run amok in a dirty city, cheating each other for gold, with not a happy ending in sight. It was a rejection of Hollywood's cheerful film structure up to that point and introduced a new kind of story with jaded heroes. Humphrey Bogart stepped into the limelight as an antihero for the first time, playing a violent detective doing whatever he could to solve the case he was set on.

Anjelica Huston has been a recognizable actress for decades now. She has appeared in some major movies over her career. Many fans know her best as Morticia Addams in The Addams Family movies. Others know her as the Grand High Witch in the 1990 classic The Witches. Now 77, Huston is still working steadily and has more movies coming out in the near future.

However, in a recent photograph of the actress, she was almost unrecognizable. Here is a look at the photo and what she has coming up.

Angelica Huston Seen In Rare Photo Outside of Movies

Angelica Huston is a third-generation star, so she knows how important it is to remain private. That is why she is rarely filmed out in public, as she has learned the importance of keeping out of the public eye as much as possible.

Angelica Huston from The Addams Family

Her grandfather is Walter Huston,...

The careers of old Hollywood greats still fascinate movie fans today, and if any actor typifies the classic Hollywood star, Humphry Bogart fits the mold. Born in 1899, Bogart was a late bloomer in the industry and diligently worked his way up the ladder by starring in a number of gangster films, including the notable Public Enemy in 1931. When he reached his 40s, he cemented his glittering place in cinema history by starring in such classics as The Maltese Falcon (1941), Casablanca (1943), and The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948).

Even with Bogart's tough-guy image, sharp dialogue delivery, sad eyes, and emotionally complex characterizations, there's one film that hardly anyone would imagine he'd star in — 1939's The Return of Doctor X, directed by Vincent Sherman. The casting of Bogart in this sci-fi horror B-movie may feel a little puzzling, and it would become his only appearance in a horror film. Audiences can witness...

When Humphrey Bogart appeared in the 1939 horror film “The Return of Doctor X” as a scientifically engineered vampire, he already had a couple of dozen movies behind him but was still two years away from becoming a true star with John Huston‘s “The Maltese Falcon.” As a contract player at Warner Bros., the studio that signed Bogart when he came there to reprise his stage role as Duke Mantee in “The Petrified Forest,” the actor was largely subject to the idiosyncratic whims of his bosses, and it was clear that they didn’t quite know what to do with Bogart before Huston got a hold of him.

In 1939 alone, he appeared in a Western “The Oklahoma Kid,” a tearjerking melodrama, and multiple gangster films. Several of these films are better remembered than “The Return of Doctor X,” but as Bogart’s only horror film, “X” is a fascinating curiosity,...

The noir genre is often associated with “The Golden Age of Hollywood,” as classics like The Maltese Falcon, Sunset Boulevard, and To Have And Have Not are often seen as the epitome of what it can be. Although it is easy to imagine that all noir stories are American-based murder mysteries that center on grizzled detectives, the genre is actually far more diverse than some may realize; in fact, it has only kept grossing over the course of the subsequent decades.

The noir genre has been popular since the earliest days of cinema and has remained just as popular for good reason. While historical context and technical advancements may force viewers to reflect on older projects from a different perspective, a clever and compelling mystery has the power to stand the test of time. It’s often a genre that inspires the audience to work with the characters as they examine clues at the same time, making the conclusion of a given case much more enthralling. While the genre is often associated with the work of classic sleuths like Humphrey Bogart’s Sam Spade in The Maltese Falcon, director Carl Franklin managed to take a fun new spin on the genre with his 1995 neo-noir Devil in a Blue Dress. Although it is remembered for the iconic performance by Denzel Washington at its center, Devil in a Blue Dress gave Don Cheadle his scene-stealing breakout role.

Since the Golden Age of Hollywood, thriller movies have represented some of the very best that cinema has to offer, from Noir classics like The Maltese Falcon to more modern hits like Heat. One of the best types of thriller is the psychological, movies that delve into the minds and motivations of characters in a way few other genres do. Often praised as one of the most thoughtful corners of film, these stories take viewers into the point of view of characters, forcing them to share in their anxiety and emotional twists.

Psychological thrillers can cover a range of topics, addressing some of cinema's darkest stories around crime, trauma and twists that leave audiences sick to their stomachs. The best films in the genre make a point of ensuring the audience identifies with the emotional state of main characters in a way few genres have achieved -- and for that reason,...

In the world of cinema, few studios are more well-known than Warner Bros. Over the decades, the studio has produced countless popular films, including critically acclaimed masterpieces and box office hits. From timeless classics like Casablanca and The Maltese Falcon to iconic franchises like the Harry Potter series and The Lord of the Rings, Warner Bros. consistently puts out a vast assortment of films. It offers something for all types of movie lovers.

Although the new year has yet to begin, many moviegoers are already eagerly anticipating the films Warner Bros. will release in 2025. The year is shaping up to be a huge one for the studio, with some major projects set to make their big-screen debuts. Some are long-awaited video game adaptations and new takes on superheroes, while others are exciting because of the talent and unique premises attached to them. All are poised to give Warner Bros. a...

Humphrey Bogart is a Hollywood legend and a staple of classic American cinema who starred in countless timeless films, such as The Maltese Falcon, Casablanca, and The Big Sleep. Born in New York, New York, Bogart established himself as a promising star of the stage before transitioning into movies and signing a contract with Warner Bros. Initially, Bogart started out playing second-fiddle roles to notable stars such as George Raft and James Cagney before gaining audiences' attention with his performance in High Sierra, leading him to become one of the most popular leading men on the silver screen.

December 2024 won’t have a lot of Christmas movies on Max, but there are still some exciting releases to look forward to. Dcu is finally starting with Creature Commandos, coming out on December 5. DC fans will also enjoy the documentary Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story. And to top it off, the classic favorite The Goonies will also be available!

Here is the list of every movie & TV show arriving on Max this December!

Arriving on December 1

Cedar Rapids (movie)

Clash of the Titans (movie)

Cop Out (movie)

Death Race (movie)

Glee The 3D Concert Movie (movie)

Hamlet 2 (movie)

How I Live Now (movie)

Invisible Stripes (movie)

It All Came True (movie)

Jupiter Ascending (movie)

Key Largo (movie)

Kid Galahad (movie)

King of the Underworld (movie)

Lightning Strikes Twice (movie)

Lord of the Rings (movie)

Man from God’s Country (movie)

Marine Raiders (movie)

Marked Woman (movie)

Meet Me in St. Louis...

December 2024 won’t bring that many Christmas titles to Max. Still, there are some interesting titles we can look forward to. Dcu finally kicks off with the release of Creature Commandos on December 5.

Furthermore, DC fans will also be pleased with the release of the documentary Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story. To spice things up, fan-favorite The Goonies also arrives on the platform!

Here is the list of every movie & TV show arriving on Max this December!

Arriving on December 1

Cedar Rapids (movie)

Clash of the Titans (movie)

Cop Out (movie)

Death Race (movie)

Glee The 3D Concert Movie (movie)

Hamlet 2 (movie)

How I Live Now (movie)

Invisible Stripes (movie)

It All Came True (movie)

Jupiter Ascending (movie)

Key Largo (movie)

Kid Galahad (movie)

King of the Underworld (movie)

Lightning Strikes Twice (movie)

Lord of the Rings (movie)

Man from God’s Country (movie)

Marine Raiders (movie)

Marked Woman (movie)

Meet Me in St.

Although not the revered classic that Citizen Kane is, How Green Was My Valley beat out the Orson Welles film to achieve the highest honor in the filmmaking business. Along with Casablanca, Citizen Kane is widely regarded as one of the two biggest contenders for the title of the greatest movie of all time. But of those two, only one - Casablanca - actually received the Academy Award for Best Picture.

Like Casablanca would a year later in 1943, Citizen Kane earned a multitude of nominations at the 14th Academy Awards. However, its only win was Best Original Screenplay, which went to Herman J. Mankiewicz. It lost on multiple fronts, with one movie in particular being the biggest reason for Citizen Kane coming up short. Legendary director John Ford, a filmmaker whose legacy is intertwined with John Wayne's, managed to top Citizen Kane with a film he made in-between Ford's collaborations with Wayne.

One of Hollywood legend Humphrey Bogart's famous films has just found itself a new streaming home. The 1937 crime film Marked Woman will be available to stream on Max on December 1st.

The 87-year-old crime noir film will be given a chance to reach new audiences with its streaming home on Max. The film, directed by Lloyd Bacon, starred Bogart and Bette Davis. Marked Woman is considered a masterpiece by critics and has a perfect 100% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Related This 76-Year-Old Humphrey Bogart Classic Is One of the Best Westerns of All Time

The Treasure of Sierra Madre remains one of the most influential Westerns of all time almost a century after it initially debuted.

Bogart, a staple of the crime genre, took up the role of District Attorney, David Graham. When a murder happens at the Club Intime, Mary Dwight Strauber, played by Davis, needs to testify against crime boss Johnny Vanning,...

Warning: contains spoilers for Huge Detective #1-3!

Huge Detective, from Titan Comics, does what many thought impossible: successfully mix the noir genre with kaijus. These two seemingly disparate genres actually share a few things in common, and Huge Detective brings these winding threads together beautifully. Huge Detectives unique blend of the noir/thriller genre and giant monsters makes it one of this years most memorable crime comics.

Huge Detective is written by Adam Rose and drawn by Magenta King. In the near future, giant monsters emerge from the underground, threatening to overrun humanity. The monsters, called Huges, are intelligent, and eventually they and humanity come to a planet-sharing agreement: the Huges get the Australian continent, which is then rechristened BrobDingNag. The Huges keep to themselves in their homeland for the most part. This peace comes to an end when a murder mystery forces a human and a Huge detective to...

Before films like The Wolf of Wall Street and other modern Hollywood movies explored the complexities of avarice, a Western known as The Treasure of Sierra Madre did it first, teaching audiences that gold has a way of "changing a man's soul so he ain't the same kind of guy he was before finding it." Released in 1948, John Houston's masterpiece starred Humphrey Bogart and became a powerful indictment of capitalism by focusing on the insidious way greed takes hold in the human soul when the opportunity presents itself.

In The Treasure of Sierra Madre, three men journey to a foreign country hoping to find gold. One of these men won't return home, and the other two will never be the same again because once that yellow metal gets hold of them, it blackens their souls. That lesson is as relevant today as ever, just like The Treasure of Sierra Madre.

During the 1940s, the film noir genre was at its peak in American cinema, popularized by classic films such as The Maltese Falcon, Gilda, and Double Indemnity. While the 1940s is considered to be the pinnacle decade of some of the best classic noir films, there is a selection of films, including Fritz Lang's M, Dead End, and The Petrified Forest, that feature elements of film noir, but were released prior to the classic era of the film genre.

Ward Bond, a familiar face in the classic Hollywood Western genre, was a frequent collaborator of John Wayne. In fact, he was one of John Waynes most frequent co-stars and he even left Wayne a shotgun in his will. Throughout his career, Bond appeared in numerous films, often portraying rugged, no-nonsense characters, including an astonishing 13 Best Picture nominees an enviable record for any actor.

While Ward Bond may not have been a leading man, his solid performances and distinctive presence made him a valuable asset to any movie he acted in, such as the historically just ridiculous 1956 epic The Searchers. From supporting roles to more substantial parts, Bond's contributions to the genre are sometimes overlooked.

Ward Bond Appeared In 13 Movies Nominated For Best Picture 3 Of These Movies Were Oscar Best Picture Wins

In todays Hollywood landscape, top-billing actors can be more selective with the roles they take. It is hard...

There have been multiple film waves and movements throughout the medium's history, and during the Classical Hollywood Era, there was perhaps no wave more intriguing than film noir. What started with French "dark films" that depicted post-war disillusionment and shady characters became common in American cinema as well. There was something grounded and real about the stories that were being told in these noir films, and it attracted many audiences who perhaps didn't want to just escape, but explore the way they were feeling. Film noir became more popular due to its stylistic differences from other films; it also gave rise to many iconic crime, mystery and thriller movies of the 40s, 50s and 60s.

The 1940s was the most important decade for the noir style, so much so that noir films were being released on a consistent basis and turning the style into a genre of movies. Some of...

Lock your doors, sharpen your instincts, and prepare for a world where no one is who they seem.

These spy series aren’t just here to entertain — they’re pulling you into a thrilling underworld where trust is scarce, danger lurks in every corner, and double-crossing is a perfected art form.

From classic espionage tales that defined the genre to bold new twists that keep you on your toes, this list has it all.

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You’ll follow undercover operatives risking it all, unlikely heroes navigating webs of deception, and even some jaw-dropping twists that’ll leave you questioning everything.

And with new shows like The Day of the Jackal and Black Doves on the horizon, the world of espionage just keeps expanding.

So if you’re ready to unleash your inner secret agent, these 21 spy series will take you on a mission you won’t soon forget — just remember to keep your cover.

For several decades, the film noir genre has withstood the hands of time and was initially popularized by classics such as The Maltese Falcon, Out of the Past, and Double Indemnity. By the 1960s, the genre had been revitalized for a modern audience, ushering in the age of neo-noir with an array of hits including Chinatown, Basic Instinct, and L.A. Confidential.

Purists will argue that film noir was born in 1941 with the release of John Huston’s The Maltese Falcon and died in 1958 with Marlene Dietrich traipsing down a long, dark, lonely road at the end of Orson Welles’s Touch of Evil. And while this period contains the quintessence of what Italian-born French film critic Nino Frank originally characterized as film noir, the genre has always been in a constant state of flux, adapting to the different times and cultures out of which these films emerged.

Noir came into its own alongside the ravages of World War II, with the gangster and detective films of the era drastically transforming into something altogether new as the aesthetics of German Expressionism took hold in America, and in large part due to the influx of German expatriates like Fritz Lang. These already dark, hardboiled films suddenly gained a newfound viciousness and sense of ambiguity,...

It’s been almost 60 years since Ron Howard last played that lovable scamp Opie on “The Andy Griffith Show,” but the Oscar-winning filmmaker still carries the hit television show in his heart to this day. In announcing his TCM Picks for November, Howard began by honoring his TV father, the late Andy Griffith, with the selection of Elia Kazan’s 1957 satire, “A Face in the Crowd.”

“It’s significance has grown tremendously over the decades, both as a distinct piece of cinema and an increasingly relevant social commentary,” Howard said in the video below. “Most personal to me is Andy Griffith’s performance as the central figure, Lonesome Rhodes, an easygoing folk singer who’s transformed by a media producer into a populist figure who’s changing the face of politics.”

Howard goes on to explain how Griffith was the second choice behind Kazan’s regular leading man Marlon Brando,...

The film noir genre introduced audiences to the alluring but dangerous femme fatale in unforgettable classics such as Double Indemnity, The Maltese Falcon, and Sunset Boulevard. The iconic archetype became a staple in the film genre and by the time the neo-noir genre rolled around, the femme fatale had taken on a new seductive and sexual charm that intrigued a more modern audience.

Luca Guadagnino and Lionsgate announced that the “Call Me by Your Name” and “Queer” director is in final discussions to film a new version of Bret Eason Ellis’ dark horror novel “American Psycho,” nearly 25 years after the same company released Mary Harron’s satirical adaptation. In a key role that elevated his career, the 2000 film starred Christian Bale as yuppie investment banker-turned-serial killer Patrick Bateman.

It’s the kind of announcement destined to raise eyebrows. Guadagnino is in a career sweet spot after “Challengers” and “Queer” this year (and “After the Hunt” in post); he already has many projects in the works, including “Separate Rooms” with Josh O’Connor and a Thomas Mann adaptation in early development. So why is he choosing a remake — and for a film that doesn’t seem that long ago?

New versions of older films are not unusual. Even the word “remake” is tricky here — does that apply with adaptations?...

November 2024, Criterion Channel is set to deliver an exceptional lineup of films that will excite cinephiles and casual viewers alike. The month promises a rich exploration of genres, featuring a strong selection of Coen Brothers classics such as Blood Simple (1984) and The Big Lebowski (1998), along with their more recent works like A Serious Man (2009) and Inside Llewyn Davis (2013). Noir and crime enthusiasts will revel in an array of titles, including The Maltese Falcon (1941), Gilda (1946), and The Big Heat (1953), showcasing the genre’s iconic narratives and stylistic depth. International cinema also shines through with compelling French dramas like Fat Girl (2001) and Dheepan (2015), highlighting diverse storytelling from around the globe.

The lineup doesn’t shy away from classic drama, featuring timeless films like On the Waterfront (1954) and Seven Samurai (1954), which continue to resonate with contemporary audiences. Additionally, viewers can look forward to a variety of documentary and experimental films, including Wild Wheels...

Although Humphrey Bogart is widely recognized for his dramatic roles in films like The Maltese Falcon and Casablanca, the actor also played a vampire in a lesser-known horror film. In 1939, Bogart played a character completely different from his usual work when he appeared in The Return of Doctor X. Based on The Doctor Secret by William J. Makin, The Return of Doctor X follows a reporter investigating a series of strange murders. Prior to his role as the title character in the horror film, Humphrey Bogart had mostly starred in gangster movies.

Humphrey Bogart starred in various movies throughout his career and The Return of Doctor X was the only horror film he ever made. The Return of Doctor X received divisive reviews, with some critics calling the movie one of Bogart's worst roles. Despite the negative reviews The Return of Doctor X received, Bogart went on to have an...

With Janus possessing the much-needed restorations, Catherine Breillat is getting her biggest-ever spotlight in November’s Criterion Channel series spanning 1976’s A Real Young Girl to 2004’s Anatomy of Hell––just one of numerous retrospectives arriving next month. They’re also spotlighting Ida Lupino, directorial efforts of John Turturro (who also gets an “Adventures In Moviegoing”), the Coen brothers, and Jacques Audiard.

In a slightly more macroscopic view, Columbia Noir and a new edition of “Queersighting” ring in Noirvember. Gregg Araki’s Teen Apocalypse trilogy and Miller’s Crossing get Criterion Editions, while restorations of David Bowie-starrer The Linguini Incident, Med Hondo’s West Indies, and Dennis Hopper’s Out of the Blue make streaming debuts; and Kevin Jerome Everson’s Tonsler Park arrives just in time for another grim election day.

See the full list of titles arriving in November below:

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Anatomy of Hell, Catherine Breillat,...

The details of Humphrey Bogart’s epic marriage to Lauren Bacall will now be on the big screen.

Just months after late icon Bacall would have been 100 years old, the new documentary “Bogart: Life Comes in Flashes” puts her romance with longtime collaborator and co-star Bogart front and center. The duo’s son Stephen Humphrey Bogart worked closely with Humphrey Bogart Estate CEO Robbert de Klerk and director Kathryn Ferguson, who previously helmed the Sinéad O’Connor doc “Nothing Compares.”

“Life Comes in Flashes” is billed as an “inside look at one of Hollywood’s greatest cinematic icons, telling Humphrey Bogart’s story through his relationships with the five formidable women in his life – his mother and his four wives. Each relationship offers a deep and intimate understanding of a man for whom stardom was hard-won and richly deserved.”

BIFA-winning, IDA-nominated, and BAFTA Breakthrough-selected filmmaker Ferguson opted for the narration...

Director Roland West is largely forgotten today by all but the most devoted classic film buffs, but in his time, he was popular enough to be prominently featured in advertising for movies like “The Bat Whispers,” which showcased West’s name above the title on the poster.

That 1930 talkie was a remake of a movie West had directed only four years earlier called “The Bat,” and both films had a profound impact on comic book artist Bob Kane; he saw them as a child, and their imagery — especially a bat shadow cast on walls like a signal — informed his most beloved and enduring creation, Batman.

West would be worthy of serious study regardless of his influence on Kane’s iconic superhero; he was a gifted director of crime films and thrillers whose expressive visual style looked forward less to DC comics than to the golden age of film noir. He...

12 years after his role as Sam Spade in The Maltese Falcon, Humphrey Bogart starred in Beat the Devil, an underrated parody of the 1941 classic. Directed by John Huston, The Maltese Falcon has a well-earned reputation as one of Humphrey Bogart's best movies. It's arguably his second most well-known film, behind Casablanca. It was also one of the movies that helped make the actor a household name in Hollywood, as many of Bogart's movies in the 1930s actually contributed little to his recognition in the industry.

A great example of the film noir genre, The Maltese Falcon famously saw Bogart's interpretation of the Sam Spade character investigate the death of his partner in the private detective business and get embroiled in the search for a highly coveted bird statue. The murder mystery culminated in an ending quite unlike those of most Hollywood films at the time, as it implicated Mary Astor's Brigid O'Shaughnessy,...

Casablanca was one of nine movies to feature the duo of Peter Lorre and Sydney Greenstreet. Widely regarded as one of the greatest movies of all time, the legendary 1942 film never would have become the cinematic icon that it is today without Casablanca's star-studded cast. Featuring a handful of Hollywood's most talented actors at the time, Casablanca delivered Academy Award-winning performances from Humphrey Bogart and Claude Reins, as well as some of the most memorable roles in the careers of Ingrid Bergman and Paul Henreid.

For some, like Bergman and Bogart, Casablanca was their first and last collaboration. But for two of its supporting cast members, Casablanca was just the second in a string of movies to utilize both their talents. The film, when viewed on its own, doesn't hint at the recurring partnership between Sydney Greenstreet and Peter Lorre in Hollywood, as the actors never shared a scene. But...

The 1940s are credited as the height of classic film noir, initially gaining notoriety with iconic movies such as The Maltese Falcon, Out of the Past, and D.O.A. Throughout the decade, countless noir movies were released and are considered to be some of the best film noirs of all time, but titles like The Dark Corner and The Locket are of equal caliber but oftentimes fail to receive the recognition they genuinely deserve.

Monsieur Spade is the latest in a long line of works that feature the iconic film noir detective Samuel Spade. Like all great works of mystery fiction, the writings that feature Spade use many of the noir genre film tropes, but they were the projects originating these tropes that are now well-known. Unsurprisingly, it didn't take long for movies to adapt the stories of Sam Spade, bringing them to audiences everywhere. While many actors have taken on the role, only a few have defined it, and their legacies have been intertwined with that of Spade himself.

Dashiell Hammett's 1930 novel, The Maltese Falcon, is the source material that inspired the many iterations of Samuel Spade and was one of the few stories that Hammett wrote about the character. However, this doesn't change how influential he is or how instrumental Spade's archetype has become within the film noir genre. Some of...

During the 1940s, the film noir genre reigned superior and gave audiences memorable classics such as The Maltese Falcon, Gaslight, and Out of the Past. By the 1960s, the genre had been revitalized with a few modern touches and coined neo-noir. Through the years, many filmmakers have depicted their own visions of the iconic genre, providing audiences with new cinematic stories. Still, others have opted to remake several noteworthy titles that have either been a hit or miss with film fans.

Monsieur Spade has gotten a recent boost in popularity, proving that the show's risky premise turned out to be its secret weapon. Although the series was already a critical success upon its release on AMC, the Netflix release of Monsieur Spade has put the show in front of even more eyes, with it standing out among the many AMC shows that were added to Netflix. However, many fans don't realize just how risky Monsieur Spade was.

Starring Clive Owen as the titular Sam Spade, Monsieur Spade is AMC's continuation of one of the most iconic detective stories of all time, with it being a legacy sequel to the 1941 classic The Maltese Falcon. In the series, Owen takes over for Humphrey Bogart as the detective, who now has to solve an all-new mystery that is connected to some of the characters from the original film. Monsieur Spade takes place two decades before The Maltese Falcon,...