Performing Arts, History & Criticism, Reference 

Noir City (The Film Noir Foundation) 

In Issue #31 we announce this year's Modern Noir Master, an award annually bestowed by the FNF upon a contemporary artist whose work has extended the traditions of classic film noir. 2021's recipient is writer-director Mike Hodges, who created such landmark neo-noirs as Get Carter (1971), Pulp (1972), and Croupier (1998). NOIR CITY's Ray Banks speaks at length with Hodges and their fascinating conversation is augmented by exclusive comments from two of our honoree's most renowned collaborators: Michael Caine and Clive Owen.

Also in this issue: Imogen Sara Smith explores the contemporary noir of filmmaker Christian Petzold; Sean Axmaker profiles iconoclastic director André de Toth; Farran Smith Nehme details the life of stalwart supporting actress Virginia Grey; John Wranovics reveals the compelling story of writer Art Cohn; Nell Beram interviews actress Eve Plumb on her second act as a painter inspired by classic noir films; Jason A. Ney considers amnesia noir then and now; and Vince Keenan asks "Noir or not?" about the Charlie Chaplin film Monsieur Verdoux (1947). Plus book reviews, film reviews, and more.