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Noir City Festival: Music, Mayhem, and Murder Unfold
24 Mar
Summary
- Noir City film festival returns to Egyptian Theatre April 3-5.
- This year's theme, 'Face the Music,' highlights jazz and music in noir.
- Festival showcases vintage classics, obscurities, and live music performances.
The Noir City film festival, now in its 28th year, is set to enchant audiences again at Hollywood's Egyptian Theatre from April 3-5. This year's edition, themed "Face the Music! 20 Tales of Music, Mayhem, and... Murder!," explores the deep connections between film noir and music, especially jazz.
Curators Eddie Muller and Alan K. Rode have selected a diverse lineup, ranging from films with jazz scores and musician protagonists like "Young Man With a Horn" and "The Man With the Golden Arm," to those featuring classical settings or iconic singers. The festival aims to showcase how jazz evolved from symbolizing the underworld to becoming a dynamic film score.
Beyond the screenings, the festival promises live musical performances to complement the cinematic experience. This immersive approach seeks to attract both devoted noir fans and newcomers, highlighting the enduring appeal and evolving relevance of classic storytelling.
