Noir Nights: A Doom of One’s Own
(R) USA – 1 hr 49 min
1996 · d. Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
Starring Jennifer Tilly, Gina Gershon, Joe Pantoliano
Ex-con Corky (Gina Gershon) falls for the seductive Violet (Jennifer Tilly) and is soon drawn into a plan to help her escape from her gangster boyfriend—along with a heap of mob dough. Before blowing the world’s mind with The Matrix, the Wachowskis announced themselves with this stylish potboiler—at once a loving tribute to and smart subversion of classic film noir.
This screening will be presented in conjunction with the film course Women in Noir, taught by Jennifer Fleeger, Ph.D. Seating for screening-only attendees will begin at 7:00 pm. Just want to see the film? Purchase your tickets from this page.
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