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Jason Statham is making a sequel to Layer Cake

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Layer Cake is getting a sequel for better or for worse. I love this film and as anybody that has seen this movie knows, it did not leave much room for a sequel. That said, writer of the book, J. J. Connolly has written a new book with XXX in it. This film will be based on that book called Viva La Madness. Here is the article by Isaac Feldberg, I came across about the film over at We Got This Covered:

http://wegotthiscovered.com/movies/jason-stathams-layer-cake-sequel-viva-la-madness-shooting-year/

What is your opinion on this? Without Daniel Craig or Matthew Vaughn involved are you even interested? Is Jason Statham the right man for this film?

Men’s Journal Article: Don Winslow’s War

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This is a fascinating article on noir author Don Winslow. Learn more about his background, his influences, his writing procedures and how he does his research. Written by Erik Hedegaard for Men’s Journal it is a little long, but well worth your time. If you are not a fan of Winslow’s you may be after this article.

http://www.mensjournal.com/magazine/don-winslows-war-20150629

The Daily News May Have Found a Gem of a Neo Noir at the LA Film Festival: Too Late

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Too Late stars John Hawkes as a Los Angeles private detective. Shot with only 5 shots, each of which is a single shot, 20 minutes long. The film also shows the scenes out-of-order. This sounds like the making of an interesting film! Dennis Hauck is the first time director for this film and from the sounds of it, a promising one. Read Bob Strauss’ full review of Too Late in the link below. I really look forward to seeing this one.

http://www.dailynews.com/arts-and-entertainment/20150613/la-film-festival-review-too-late-an-audacious-neo-noir/1

Ken Bruen picks his 10 favorite noir novels of all time over at Publisher’s Weekly

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Ken Bruen is one of my favorite authors, so when he picks his favorite books, I’m interested. I have read one of these and I’m currently reading another on the list. Looks like I have 8 more books to add to my “To Read” list. Check out the link below for the full list.

http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/tip-sheet/article/67271-10-best-noir-novels.html

How many are you adding to your “To Read” list?

Article at criminalelement.com: 10 of the Best Noir Novels of the 21st Century

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Noir and hardboiled author Eric Beetner wrote this article with his 10 favorite noir novels written in the 21st Century. Some of these books where already on my “to read” list, and others have now been added. I unfortunately have not read any of these books yet! That will soon change.

Here is the link to the article:

http://www.criminalelement.com/blogs/2015/06/10-of-the-best-noir-novels-of-the-21st-century-eric-beetner-sean-doolittle-sara-gran-dave-zeltzerman-john-rector-jake-hinkson-gar-anthony-haywood-jason-starr-max-phillips-grant-jerkins-scott-phillips

Is there any books out there you feel should be on this list? How many have you read on this list?

Movie Trailer: Dark Places

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Dark Places may not have the commentary on society like Gone Girl, but Dark Places is still my favorite Gillian Flynn book so far, and I think the darkest. I’ve been looking forward to this movie ever since I finished reading the book. Based and the trailer, it looks like they did a good job with it.  This is a great cast and the look of the film feels very noir. Who else is excited to see this one?

Season 3 Trailer for Ray Donovan

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While all the hype for neo noir television is on this Sunday’s premier of True Detective on H.B.O., Showtime quietly released the new trailer for Ray Donovan Season 3. This is a great neo noir series! I was not a big fan of season 1, but didn’t think it was to bad. I gave season 2 a chance and was not disappointed. Season 2 was amazing and I look forward to season 3. This trailer makes me even more excited about season 3. Check out the new trailer below:

New Movie Preview: The Glass Chin Trailer

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The Glass Chin is a new film from Noah Buschel, that Variety called “Pure Pulp Poetry.” Sounds like something everythingnoir.com fans will love. This film stars Corey Stoll who you may recognize from House of Cards, but will also be appearing in a few other big neo noir films coming out later in the year. Including Dark Places based on Gillian Flynn’s book by the same name and Black Mass about Boston gangster Whitey Bulger. Billy Crudup who has been in a string of great small independent films with a handful of big budget films mixed in. Kelly Lynch from Roadhouse fame as well as recently appearing in a small part in the short-lived Starz original series Magic City also stars. This film will be out on VOD and in theaters on June 26th. Looks like a very good little neo noir worth checking out later this month. Here is the trailer: