Robert Mitchum provides both narration and acting in this fairly subdued take on Raymond Chandler’s novel. He portrays the world-weary private investigator making a living from family troubles and marital affairs. Following an attempt on his life, "Marlowe" is hired by the taciturn "Moose" (Jack O'Halloran) to locate his missing girlfriend, "Velma." However, as his investigation progresses, he finds himself in a diff…

A few weeks back, we discussed The Long Goodbye—a brilliant film, at least in my view, though some purists certainly disagreed. They declared, "We are fedora," referencing film noir fans. Well, here’s a modern noir, drenched in neon and the smell of alcohol, that treats Raymond Chandler's Philip Marlowe exactly as you would expect from reading his books: That clip at the beginning really says it all. I’m pleas…