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Foster Hirsch's Top Five

Start your Film Noir and Fifties journey here

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Ryan Murdock
Oct 07, 2025
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If you love films, then you’re in for a treat. Eminent film historian Foster Hirsch prepared a recommended viewing list exclusively for Personal Landscapes Club Members.

His groundbreaking book The Dark Side of the Screen has long been my guide to my favourite genre. His excellent filmography at the back of the book helped me discover 152 film noir, many of which I’d never have found on my own.

Curious about where to start? Here are his favourites.

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