CT: “Cinematographer George Diskant employed handheld cameras in the fight scenes for #KansasCityConfidential to increase the tension. It was a relatively rare technique at the time.” #TheNoirCollective #FrightClub

For some, noir – with tough guys in fedoras – is very “masculine.” But noir denounces machismo as much as it defends it. #KansasCityConfidential is a world of heightened masculinity, where violence is a form of self-expression that cops rely on as much as crooks. #TheNoirCollective #FrightClub

I don't know how you do it, Tommy, but boy am I glad you do. You managed to play two parts tonight and both of them to perfection.

Thank you so much!
#KansasCityConfidential #TheNoirCollective

CT: “George Diskant employed handheld cameras in the fight scenes for #KansasCityConfidential to increase the tension, a relatively rare technique at the time. He had also used handhelds on The Narrow Margin, to increase the claustrophobic feeling aboard the train.” #TheNoirCollective

For some, noir – with tough guys in fedoras – feels very “masculine.” But noir denounces machismo as much as it defends it. #KansasCityConfidential depicts a world of heightened masculinity, where violence is a means of self-expression that cops rely on as much as crooks. #TheNoirCollective

#KansasCityConfidential #TheNoirCollective

To my friends here who have absolutely no interest in classic film, I’m about to host two watch parties, so if you want to avoid the glut of film posts, it’s probably best for you to mute #KansasCityConfidential. 😊

Or if you’re unsure how you feel about classic film, you could join us and see! 😊