Performing Arts, Guides & Reviews, History & Criticism 

In issue #35 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. 2022's recipient is John Dahl, who directed such neo-noirs as Red Rock West (1993), The Last Seduction (1994), and Rounders (1998). NOIR CITY's Sam Moore speaks at length with Dahl about his steady, sturdy, noir-stained career.

Also in this issue: Nick Kolakowski interviews director Michael Mann and his HEAT 2 coauthor Meg Gardiner; Nora Fiore considers the vital role of lipstick in film noir; a mini-memoir from Chris D. of The Flesh Eaters on the connection between film noir and punk rock; Jake Hinkson assesses noir's dark visions of academia; John Wranovics surveys the life of classic noir producer Harry Popkin; and Nathalie Atkinson looks at the new graphic novel adaptation of The Set-Up. Plus book reviews, film reviews, and more.