NOIRVEMBER: ‘THE BIG SLEEP’ W/INTRO BY JULIA RICCI


A mystery that seduces as much as it confounds, The Big Sleep adapts Raymond Chandler's hard-boiled novel into pure cinematic rhythm with crackling dialogue, smoldering glances, and shadow-drenched atmosphere. Humphrey Bogart's sharp-tongued private eye Philip Marlowe prowls a Los Angeles riddled with secrets, his chemistry with Lauren Bacall electric at every turn. When a wealthy family becomes trapped in a web of blackmail and murder, Marlowe must untangle the threads before the deadly consequences catch up with him.


NOIRvember: "Big" Noir, Big Trouble

Two defining works of classic film noir collide this Noirvember with The Big Sleep (1946) and The Big Heat (1953). Humphrey Bogart's cool precision and Glenn Ford's simmering intensity anchor tales of private eyes and avenging cops caught in webs of power, corruption, and temptation. These are stories where the truth is dangerous, the stakes are personal, and every shadow hides a secret. 

Hosted and curated by Julia Ricci.

Julia Ricci is a classic film expert whose work celebrates the artistry and influence of Hollywood's Golden Age. With a background in festival programming, she has contributed research to FilmStruck, guested on various film podcasts, and appeared on Turner Classic Movies to co-introduce a movie of her choice with host Ben Mankiewicz. She launched the annual Noirvember series at the Kan-Kan in 2023. 

Credits

Director(s):

Howard Hawks

Writer(s):

William Faulkner, Leigh Brackett, Jules Furthman

Cast:

Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, John Ridgely

Details

event types:

Film

Running Time:

114

Content Rating:

Approved

venue

venues:

Kan-Kan Theater 2