The winner of the August reader giveaway has been selected. For September, I am giving away a copy of Criterion’s new DVD release of “The Killing” (1956).
Stanley Kubrick directed this racetrack-robbery noir; pulp novelist Jim Thompson wrote dialogue. The impressive cast includes Sterling Hayden, Coleen Gray, Timothy Carey, Elisha Cook Jr., and Marie Windsor.
Criterion’s new digital restoration features a slew of great special features, namely:
*a new interview with producer James B. Harris
*excerpted interviews with Hayden from the French TV series “Cinéma cinemas”
*a new interview with author Robert Polito about Thompson
*restored high-definition digital transfer of Kubrick’s 1955 noir feature “Killer’s Kiss” and a video appreciation of “Killer’s Kiss” featuring film critic Geoffrey O’Brien
*trailers and a booklet featuring an essay by film historian Haden Guest as well as a reprinted interview with Windsor.
Additionally, I am giving away a T-shirt and 12-ounce bag of Espresso Clandestino from Los Angeles-based Cafecito Organico. Their coffee is sustainably grown and locally roasted, which results in a rich, robust flavor that’s also uncommonly smooth – there’s no trace of bitterness or harsh acidity.
Perfecting summing up how many noir denizens feel first thing in the morning, Cafecito’s motto is Café o Muerte (Coffee or Death).
To enter the September giveaway, just leave a comment on any FNB post from Sept. 1-30. The winner will be randomly selected at the end of the month and announced in early October. Include your email address in your comment so that I can notify you if you win. Your email will not be shared. Good luck!
I’ve only seen this once and would love to watch it again and again, plus all those awesome special features! Love the site, keep up the awesome work! Yay!
Thank you, technology, for taking me back in time!
What a cool T-shirt & what a great name for the coffee shop !
Cafecito Organico is great – just moved to the neighborhood and discovered my new favorite coffee hangout
I love how the coffee holds its own with milk – still has strength & depth.
Sterling Hayden was a very talented actor who never reached the heights that he could have. This was primarily because he was not that interested in acting. The acting of his that we see, however, is usually first-rate.
Absolutely – the TV interview with him on this set is really cool – he’s very up front and pretty cynical. Also recalls working with Joan Crawford & how tough she was.
Kubrick is a GENIUS!!! That T-shirt is kicks ass too.
I have never seen The Killing, but I feel like I should.
What a great film. Would love to share it with all my friends. The t-shirt doesn’t suck either.
I can’t wait to view this film. But I really want to be ampped up with a super boost of caffine.
Any Kubrick film is a guaranteed great film – and I know – I’ve seen them all =) LOVE LOVE LOVE the shirt!!
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I have heard of this film, but havent seen it. I am putting on my list of movies that need to be seen! Thanks for bringing to my attention. Its looks awesome!
Awesome Film. Of course, all of Kubrick’s movies are always an adventure into the deepest recesses of the mind and the potential of human beings for better or worse. Love it.
I’m a Kubrick fan, but I’ve never even heard of this one. I hope that disqualify me from the contest.
put my name into the contest thanks
Awesome!!! i want that shirt!
Coffee is good!
Although my husband is quite younger we share the love of this man’s work.
I’ve never seen this Kubrick film. I own several and would love to see this one.
I need coffee!
Kubrick is genious. In my film class, my friend and I tried to use his vision to create our short film. The Tshirt is AWESOME!!
i want some coffe …awesome!
This giveaway is full of goodness.
This is a great classic. I’d love to have this especially since it’s from Criterion.
I really like the shirt and will tell my husband about the coffee because I don’t drink it.
That shirt is so cool. I have always been a fan of Mexican folk art-day of the dead style. Rock on!
I would love to win this thanks.
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NEVER SAW THE MOVIE, WOULD REALLY LIKE TO! AWESOME T-SHIRT DESIGN!!!!
This would be a great movie for a saturday night without the kids
good luck everyone
Great Movie…. Need a cup of joe BRB
Awesome good luck guys
Hi Patricia,
Just wanted to let you know this giveaway is over. For November, I’m giving away “The Killers.”
Hope you’ll enter that one!
Best,
Film Noir Blonde