Fragments of Noir

Monday, 27 January 2020

Grift's like anything else Roy. You don't stand still, you either go up or down. Usually down, sooner or later.

Lilly Dillon

The Grifters

1990

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The Grifters
Stephen Frears

fragments of noir: 'It was one of those hot dry Santa Annas that come down thru the mountain passes and curl your hair and make your nerves jump and your skin itch. On nights like that every booze party ends in a fight. Meek little wives feel the edge of the carving knife and study their husbands' necks. Anything can happen. You can even get a full glass of beer at a cocktail lounge. ............ Red Wind- Raymond Chandler

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