Timeless classics like The Killers, Shadow of a Doubt and The Maltese Falcon are the perfect films for beginners to dip their toes into the noir pool.

but classic detective noir films, like John Huston's The Maltese Falcon and Double Indemnity, remain to be favorites among diehard classic film fans. Out of the dozens of noteworthy classic titles ...

Shadow and fog will figuratively roll into Oakland's Grand Lake Theatre this week and next during the 22nd Noir City film festival running Jan. 24 through Feb. 2.