I was late to the Liking Robert Mitchum Party . No particular reason why. His droopy eyes and “Whatever” nonchalance always made him seem...

In the 1940s and ‘50s, Hollywood had an unofficial “caste” system of casting, with the plum parts going to a select few, like Bogie, John...

Growing up in a small town, local culture consisted of a drive-in theater (which featured more naughty action in the back seat of any...

From Jane Austen to J.K. Rowling, many famous writers have had their novels transformed into movie hits. But for a classic film noir fan...

With just 21 feature-length credits, director Fred Zinnemann’s batting average was awfully high, thanks to legendary releases like High...

“Always understated and all too underrated.” That’s how writer David Stenn describes Dana Andrews. Film historian Jeanine Basinger...

I am not easily shocked by movies, but the first time I saw Angel Face, I actually yelped out loud. There are two moments in the picture...

The 1950s saw a rash of films about show biz. Some were light-hearted (Singin’ in the Rain, The Band Wagon). Others told a darker tale...

In 1947, two movies dealing with anti-Semitism were released just four months apart. First came Crossfire in July, followed by...

Out of the Past isn’t just a movie. It’s the archetype of film noir. At TCM.com, Felicia Feaster and John M. Miller break down the...