Hallucinations, imaginary family members, gold diggers and good girls, cheating spouses, murder, fake death certificates, freaks, fiends and assorted psychopaths … there was much to love over the weekend at Noir City 9, the ninth annual San Francisco Film Noir Festival. This year’s theme is “Who’s Crazy Now?” and the madness continues at the Castro Theatre through Jan. 30.
Addressing the sold-out crowd on Saturday night, fest founder and czar of noir Eddie Muller commented on the fact that this year’s lineup of films, all of which touch on insanity, featured more female protagonists than ever before.
“But there’s no hidden message there,” he said. “Men are driving them crazy. And the idea that noir is a man’s world? This festival disproves that.”
Good answer, Eddie. 😉
I spent a whirlwind weekend in SF, watching movies, eating, shopping and enjoying this pretty city. Here are some highlights from the trip.
The view from a balcony overlooking Union Square.
The Castro Theatre hosts Noir City 9.
The poster shows Marilyn in a red bustier, great to wear when baby-sitting, of course.
The festival crowd at the Castro on Saturday night.
Lobster cappuccino at Chez Spencer.
Christian Louboutin's retro red gingham in the window at Neiman Marcus.
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