Lina Lecaro
Guillermo del Toro’s Nightmare Alley was shot in color, but lit it as if it were black & white, according to the director. “You can see exactly the same level of design, and we wanted to give viewers this special vantage as a take of the classic noir genre that the film is part of,” del Toro has said of his 2021 cinematic gem starring Bradley Cooper and Kate Blanchett.
Guillermo del Toro’s Nightmare Alley offers new vision in “darkness and light”
The film has been hailed by critics — ours included— for its dark complexity and cinematic beauty, meshing lush visuals with palpable film noir touches. A new 35mm version of the film –in striking black and white– promises to heighten the Old Hollywood qualities del Toro intended. Nightmare Alley: Vision In Darkness And Light, will screen in limited engagement in L.A. the next few weeks and del Toro will be on hand for a series of Q&A’s as well.
Los Angeles Landmark Theater locations are open for business despite omicron surges and require proof of full vaccination & picture ID or proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of entry. More info on both Landmark and Nuart screenings here.
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