The article discusses the upcoming Berkeley BAMPFA series 'In Lonely Places: Film Noir Beyond the City,' which showcases film noir set outside urban environments. This challenging genre often associated with metropolis crime also ventures into rural America, revealing hidden darkness in seemingly innocent small towns. Highlighting Michael Curtiz's 1950 film 'The Breaking Point,' it addresses the often-overlooked significance of such films that explore noir themes outside the usual settings. The series includes notable screenings and discussions featuring authors and noir experts, providing depth to the understanding of this genre's less recognized works.
The series 'In Lonely Places: Film Noir Beyond the City' reveals how small towns, often perceived as wholesome, also harbor darkness akin to big cities.
Michael Curtiz's 'The Breaking Point,' a 1950 film, deserves more recognition, often overshadowed by the previous Bogie-Bacall pairing, 'To Have and Have Not'.
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