neo-noir
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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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
Now comes a second neo-noir that has us primed for an epic excavation beneath the foundations on which the industry stands.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 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
This moody neo-noir is peppered with car chases and local color, though it’s primarily a character study, about a man forced by circumstance to confront the failures of his past.
From New York Times ● Mar. 1, 2024
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