Arthur Lyons Film Noir Festival 2026 Launches in Palm Springs
Key Questions
What is the Arthur Lyons Film Noir Festival 2026?
The Arthur Lyons Film Noir Festival 2026 is launching in Palm Springs, featuring restored noir films and rarities. It kicks off with screenings of FNF-restored titles like Slightly Scarlet in Scope, Gunn, Manhandled, and City Girl in 35mm, along with Mob rarities and Brit Noir Blu-rays.
Where and when does the festival take place?
The festival is held in Palm Springs. It is scheduled for 2026, with specific kickoff details focusing on noir restorations and screenings.
What are some key films or restorations featured?
Highlights include FNF-restored Slightly Scarlet in Scope, Gunn, Manhandled, City Girl in 35mm prints, and Mob rarities. It also showcases Brit Noir Blu-rays and Imprint Essential Noir and After Dark expansions.
How does it connect to TCM and YouTube noir content?
The festival ties into TCM Noir Alley screenings like Johnny O'Clock (1947) and Knock on Any Door available on YouTube. It aligns with a YouTube B-noir surge featuring new gems like A Colt is My Passport (1967 Japanese noir) and Town On Trial (1957 British noir).
What other noir reinforcements are mentioned?
The event reinforces classics like Fritz Lang's The Big Heat and parallels series like Sag Harbor. Related content includes discussions on noir comics by Charles Ardai and reviews of A Colt is My Passport.
Kicks off w/FNF-restored Slightly Scarlet Scope/Gunn/Manhandled/City Girl 35mm/Mob rarities/Brit Noir Blu; Imprint Essential Noir 6/After Dark expansions + TCM Noir Alley Johnny O'Clock '47/Knock on Any Door YT amid YT B-noir surge incl. new gems A Colt is My Passport '67 Jap/Town On Trial '57 Brit/Sag Harbor parallel; Big Heat Lang reinforcement.