If you’ve read The Yankee Club or All that Glitters, you might suspect I’m a big fan of film noir and Hollywood’s Golden Age. Although I loved Dashiell Hammett’s The Thin Man novel, Jake and Laura and the series were inspired by The Thin Man movies starring William Powell (who makes an appearance in All That Glitters) and Myrna Loy.

William Powell, Myrna Loy, Asta

Although I’m preparing for the July 14 release of book 3 in the series, Wings in the Dark and busy working on book 4, I’ll also be watching Turner Classic Movies in June and July.

You might want to join me in watching TMC’s Summer of Darkness a film noir festival with over 100 noir movies. TMC is also offering a free online course from Ball State taught by film noir expert Richard L. Edwards. The course offers video lessons that highlight key film noir actors and themes. Check it out.

Enjoy the course and the two month movies festival. Thanks TCM!

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