...but perhaps that's just the sign of the times, where the "comfort food" approach to woo audiences back to movie theaters is still a front-and-center concern. And, at this point, NC really is as much about Eddie as it is about the films themselves: it's a solid program--definitely not filet mignon a la the legendary Noir City 3--so sizzle is the way to go. And if you pick your spots (coughJOHNALTONcough), you'll see some of the most stylish noir ever put on the screen. https://datebook.sfchronicle.com/movies-tv/noir-city-20-settles-into-new-home-at-oaklands-grand-lake-theatre But it must be said: $200 for a festival pass is still highway robbery...
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