elevator to the gallows

French Noir is the theme for this week. Louis Malle's "Elevator to the Gallows" (1958) is a story about two lovers whose plan goes awry in every way possible. Like "After Hours" with murder and Miles Davis. "Le Samourai" (1967) featured an incredible opening shot, an unusual lead, and another great  soundtrack. 

Next up Quirky films with Almodovar's "Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown" (1988) and "Me, You and Everyone We Know" (2005).

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The “Cinephile Cuties” are ready to get stuck in an elevator. That’s because they’re chatting about Louis Malle’s Elevator to the Gallows. They also talk about deadly Patrick’s “bundling” addiction. Plus, Casey and Patrick put the film through their proprietary Fartsy Test. And Patrick recommends a drink pairing. 

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In the eighth episode of Season 2, Noir Means Noir, Kyle is joined by film critic Tyler Harlow (of the After Credits Blog) and cinematographer Josh Carter to discuss the seminal pre-cursor to French New Wave and the extraordinary blend of noir style, mood, and existential pondering in Louis Malle's Elevator to the Gallows.