neo-noir
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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The star, whose real name was Vincent Belorgey, enjoyed a slow-burning cult hit with his 2010 track Nightcall, which soundtracked the opening credits to the stylish neo-noir crime movie Drive, starring Ryan Gosling.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
Slate’s Laura Miller breaks down how we got from a neo-noir detective show to a series about … an alien?
From Slate ● Jun. 30, 2026
Known for his tough-guy persona and commanding presence, he was often cast in crime dramas and neo-noir thrillers, but also found roles in comedies and independent films.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2025
But just as her career seemed to slow down, she was cast opposite Gene Hackman in Coppola’s critically acclaimed neo-noir mystery “The Conversation.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 29, 2024
Kyle McConaghy’s knockout neo-noir thriller is a sinister yet humane parable about blind faith and religious manipulation.
From New York Times ● Mar. 29, 2024
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