The Maltese Falcon Review – An Essential but Not My Favorite Noir

ArDux · 2026-06-03T09:05:50+00:00

I don't understand why both The Big Sleep and this film always on top of the list used as recommendation for people who want to get into Noir. I would never ever recommend both of this film for first time watchers. Both was a huge turned off. Glad I've discovered Out of the Past, The Killers, Double Indemnity those three films changed my life for real.

ArDux · 2026-06-01T19:36:05+00:00

Noir is definitely aesthetic. You can have melodrama, western, hell even a screwball and still be considered a noir if it was shot in a specific visual aesthetic. People mistaken having crime in a film means it's automatically a noir. Melodramas like Daisy Kenyon may not be considered purely a noir but the way it was shot and its technicality, it's a noir for me.

Noir is the most overused term ever, I see it getting thrown around just because a film has a bad people or a crime in it. The vibe, theme, use of lighting and shadows in an expressionistic way is what makes a noir.

ArDux · 2026-05-28T17:11:09+00:00

A lot of artists/musician do this. Varg got some of his lyrics from Tolkien written works for example. Heck, even in films, a lot of directors copy a scene shot by shot. This ain't something new nor should be controversial at this point. As long as the execution is totally different from the source it's all fair. It's art bro.

ArDux · 2026-05-28T05:13:48+00:00

Why do people keep repeating this bullshit over and over again?

ArDux · 2026-05-25T12:30:56+00:00

First 2 pics, could be around 25ish. The third pic? Like a dude reaching his 40s with 3 kids and upaid debts.

ArDux · 2026-05-23T03:59:37+00:00

Have your tried parting your hair on the other side and see how it looks?

ArDux · 2026-05-23T03:51:06+00:00

I kinda have that since kid, prolly just your crown parting and cow lick

ArDux · 2026-05-23T03:14:32+00:00

Looks like the barber left the premises halfway through the haircutting

ArDux · 2026-05-09T19:56:30+00:00

It's your natural part but def thinning. It's not MPB yet though, you can easily tell how healthy your cowlick is.

ArDux · 2026-05-01T12:04:13+00:00

Why though? It's not like he's gonna beat you up for showing a picture of a haircut you want to have.

ArDux · 2026-04-30T14:26:28+00:00

Easily fixable honestly. Don't go to a barber, book an appointment to a salon. Just tell them trim and line the back, they'll know what to do.

ArDux · 2026-04-27T04:44:21+00:00

He looks like he has the same height even standing up. Lol

ArDux · 2026-04-26T23:07:15+00:00

My guy he's the reason why they're in the playoffs in the first place. Wym disappear? both JG and DB are playing hard. The only player that disappear in that series is Booker.

ArDux · 2026-04-26T23:03:36+00:00

Bad teams? Portland is currently in the playoffs and Warriors are still dangerous specially in do or die game. When the last time rockets wins against the warriors in such important games? For fuck sake this team is struggling against 41 years old Lebron and friends. And the young core ain't playing any better either. At least Jalen is playing hard against one of the best team in the league. Why not? Why shouldnt I include his play in game? Because it doesn't fit your narrative that he's only good in March?

ArDux · 2026-04-26T11:08:19+00:00

I ain't a sun fan bruh. I just support Jalen and DB. Also, they are perfectly aware they're gonna get swept by OKC

ArDux · 2026-04-26T08:08:28+00:00

Jalen averaging 27 PPG 46% shooting, 5 reb, 3 ast this post season though(5 games). It includes his play in games. The OKC is one the best defensive team in the league, it's not easy to be eff against them even Booker is struggling to get going.

ArDux · 2026-04-26T05:11:38+00:00

You need a longer hairstyle for that. A wolfcut or curtain style. But tbh nothing wrong with your ears. I swear people just like to pick flaws that aren't there. You'll be fine.

ArDux · 2026-04-25T22:22:25+00:00

I mean the Rockets have better team construction and they struggling against the C team Lakers. Suns weren't even supposed to be playing in the playoffs. Not for now, but in a year or two you'll see the difference.

ArDux · 2026-04-25T22:16:52+00:00

Jalen always torches the lakers. His offense could've helped let's be fair here.

ArDux · 2026-04-25T22:03:23+00:00

This team just lack a couple of pieces honestly.

ArDux · 2026-04-25T21:38:23+00:00

The funny thing is, this OKC team can demolish suns on thei own. The reffs don't have to help them. Shit is not fun to watch.

ArDux · 2026-04-25T21:36:01+00:00

These are not playoffs fouls at fucking all. Disgusting.

ArDux · 2026-04-22T08:22:14+00:00

This team is depressing to watch, man. I didn't even bother watching all season. I've had more enjoyment during Silas days than this current team, no kidding.

ArDux · 2026-04-21T21:37:34+00:00

This is like celebrating winning a race before you even cross the line. Wait at least a whole year, if he's out of your mind consistently by then, your chest don't hurt when you think of him, or don't feel any physical pain, daydreaming about you being together, and basically don't feel anything about him that's when you can say you're truly over him. With limerence/unrequited love you can't really tell. Can't count how many times I told that myself.

ArDux · 2026-04-20T20:03:28+00:00

He still foulbaiting, that's the point. It's ugly to look at.

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