As we continue to delve into the work of directors whom we have yet to talk about on the show, we decided to go back to the “film noir” well. This week the guys at 1001 by 1 explore the Robert Siodmak directed film “The Killers”. Join Adam and Ian as they discuss the Hemingway short story, the Tarkovsky student film, and the Don Siegal remake – all in relation to the Burt Lancaster/Ava Gardner led film. The guys also reexamine “The Little Things” and “Joker” before getting to recommends: Adam with “Judas and the Black Messiah” (still available on HBO Max) & Ian with “Nomadland” (available on Hulu).

0:00 – Intros/Criticism Vs. Reviews/Physical Media

6:59 – “The Little Things” and New Opening Nights

12:29 – A “Joker” rewatch

17:35 – Adam’s recommend “Judas and the Black Messiah”

23:44 – Ian’s recommend “Nomadland”

34:12 – “The Killers” Stats/History

38:16 – “The Killers” Plot/Thoughts

1:10:36 – Final Thoughts/“Rififi”?