Double Indemnity (or, Could someone PLEASE draw the venetians!)

Richard's apartment has venetian blinds so it was the perfect place for a first time viewing of Billy Wilder's 1944 film noir classic, Double Indemnity, at least it would have been if he had let me smoke.

Watching old films, such as this one, it is easy to slip into "I've seen it all before" mode and forget that this is where it pretty much hit its peak. With Double Indemnity this couldn't be more true. It is the archetypal noir, you don't get noirier than this.

The best thing about it is it still seems fresh.

Such a good film. So tight. So gripping. And the script is to die for. As is the insurance money.

All in all, a good way to whittle away the wait to New Year's Eve.

Thanks Richard.