One of the conventions of classic film noir is black and white cinematography. With that said, what is the best film noir, classic or contemporary, shot in color?

This Native American Heritage Month, explore stories that highlight the rich history, culture, and contributions of Native communities. Watch Kanopy’s curated collection of films at https://bit.ly/47TjoXj.

Staff Pick of the Week: FALLEN ANGELS (1995) Lost souls reach out for human connection amid a glimmering Hong Kong in Wong Kar Wai's hallucinatory, neon-soaked nocturne. Originally conceived as a segment of Chungking Express only to spin off on its own. https://bit.ly/4rh7Eaj Available: 🇺🇸|🇨🇦|🇦🇺|🇬🇧

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There's no impersonating our #CultFilmsonKanopy collection. See titles like MISTER LONELY (2007) about a #MichaelJackson impersonator (#DiegoLuna) who falls for a #MarilynMonroe look-alike (#SamanthaMorton) living in a commune of impersonators. Like we said, unique. bit.ly/4hXBc8q Available: 🇺🇸

Before the homage, there were the originals. Watch our vast collection of #FrenchNewWave films for free, without ads or subscriptions on Kanopy through participating libraries and universities at https://bit.ly/4i0GBeT.

Check out Kanopy's Most-Watched Films of the Week for 11/13/2025! Go to Kanopy.com to watch these films and more. All you need is your library card.

Staff Pick of the Week: FIRST REFORMED (2017) A reverend (Ethan Hawke) is asked by a pregnant parishioner (Amanda Seyfried) to counsel her husband, and the clergyman finds himself plunged into his tormented past. https://bit.ly/4qMC6st Available: 🇺🇸

Remembering #TatsuyaNakadai — a towering force of Japanese cinema whose performances in #Harakiri, #Ran, and beyond reshaped film history. A legend, gone but never forgotten.

Which film noir title would you recommend to someone new to the genre as an entry point into this dark side of cinema?

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RIP #PaulineCollins — a beloved presence of stage and screen whose warmth and wit lit up every role.

Check out Kanopy's Most-Watched Films of the Week for 11/6/2025! Go to Kanopy.com to watch these films and more. All you need is your library card. Access to films varies by country and library.

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Check out these films headed to platform all #November long. Go to www.kanopy.com to see these and MUCH more. Watch for free through participating libraries and universities. Access to titles will vary by country and library.

We’re saddened by the passing of the legendary #DianeLadd — an acclaimed actress, storyteller, and mother whose six-decade career left an indelible mark on film and television. Her warmth and talent will be deeply missed.

Join us for #Noirvember, a month-long celebration of film noir, by watching Kanopy’s curated collection of Hollywood classics and modern-day noir films. All you need is your library card! Watch at: https://bit.ly/4oPRh2S.

Which modern movie do you think best captures the spirit of classic film noir? #Noirvember

Staff Pick of the Week: HOUSE OF GAMES (1987) When a suicidal patient reveals that his gambling debt has him at the end of his rope, a dedicated psychiatrist confronts the con man who holds her patient's markers. Watch at: https://bit.ly/3X6dhtM. Available: 🇺🇸|🇨🇦 Access may vary by library.

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October 31st vs November 1st with Art the Clown. Watch all three Damien Leone's TERRIFIER films for free on Kanopy without ads or subscriptions through participating libraries and universities at https://bit.ly/3J9n13n.

Wake up ghouls and goblins. It's Halloween! 🎃 Check out our horror film takeover on Kanopy. Watch something spooky tonight, like Werner Herzog’s NOSFERATU THE VAMPYRE (1979) for free and without ads or subscriptions through participating libraries and universities at https://bit.ly/4hr36cN.

Check out Kanopy's Most-Watched Films of the Week for 10/30/2025! Go to Kanopy.com to watch these films and more. All you need is your library card.

Check out the latest episode of The Film Library: A Kanopy Podcast, in which Kristy and Jeff find some harmonious highlights in our collection. To view their discussion of movie musicals, go to www.youtube.com/watch?v=vf2CrMZBUX4.

What is the greatest jump scare in horror film history? We want to know the film and scene that got you out of your seat.

Staff Pick of the Week: MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH (1964) The cruel and decadent Prince Prospero (Vincent Price) hosts a lavish masquerade for his fellow nobles, sealing himself off from the dying world beyond. www.kanopy.com/product/masque-red-death Available: 🇺🇸|🇨🇦 Access may vary by library.

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Cue the screams — Halloween season is almost over. Dive into our Fright Fest before the lights come up… or come back anytime. The scares stream all year long. All you need is a library card. Watch at 🎃 https://bit.ly/4hr36cN. 🎃

Everyday is a party when you're enjoying our Cult Films on Kanopy collection. Join the festivities by viewing PSYCHO BEACH PARTY (2000), a lively film with a lethal twist. All you need is your library card. www.kanopy.com/product/psycho-beach-party Available: 🇺🇸|🇨🇦

Check out Kanopy's Most-Watched Films of the Week for 10/23/2025! Go to Kanopy to watch these titles and more. All you need is your library card. Get started at https://bit.ly/3Jcpx8x.

You do the math. Our equation at Kanopy may be unconventional, but we know when to minus a +. Come explore a world of film and television for free and without ads through participating libraries and universities. Go to www.kanopy.com to get started today.

Staff Pick of the Week: DAY OF THE DEAD (1985) In this George A. Romero film, a group of scientists and soldiers have taken refuge in an underground missile silo where they struggle to control the flesh-eating horror that walks the earth above. www.kanopy.com/product/day-dead-0 Available: 🇺🇸|🇨🇦

What is your favorite horror film released before 1980?

New to Kanopy! Add these five films to your watchlist 🎥 Go to www.kanopy.com to get started today. All you need is a card from a participating library. Titles availability varies by country and library.

This week's Cult Films on Kanopy selection will having you saying Woo! As in John Woo. See this acclaimed action filmmaker's BULLET IN THE HEAD (1990), without ads or subscriptions, through participating libraries and universities. www.kanopy.com/product/bullet-in-the-head Available: 🇺🇸|🇨🇦|🇦🇺|🇬🇧

Check out Kanopy's Most-Watched Films of the Week for 10/16/2025! Go to Kanopy to watch these films and more. All you need is your library card. Watch these and more at https://bit.ly/3Jcpx8x

The vibe I'm bringing to every function in October. Watch VAMPIRE'S KISS (1989) starring Nicolas Cage without ads or subscriptions, for free on Kanopy through participating libraries at https://bit.ly/3IHOwRj.

To conclude Hispanic Heritage Month we're sharing a collection curated by the National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts. These films offer a compelling lens into identity, history, and culture. Stream today at kanopy.com. letterboxd.com/kanopy/list/a-collection-curated-by-the-national-hispanic/

Fall is here. time to start dressing like this. Watch NOSFERATU (1922) for free on Kanopy without ads or subscriptions through participating libraries and universities at https://bit.ly/42D6NWG.

What is your favorite horror film sequel? The original established the franchise, but tell us the sequel you think deserves more recognition.

We’re still thinking about Diane Keaton — her films, her spirit, and the singular charm she brought to every role. See our tribute collection at www.kanopy.com/category/1886.

DR. STRANGELOVE: OR HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND LOVE THE BOMB (1964) In this classic by director Stanley Kubrick, the U.S. President works with the Soviet premier in a desperate effort to save the world from a nuclear disaster. Watch for free at https://bit.ly/42C3WgF. Available: 🇺🇸

New to Kanopy! Add these five films to your watchlist 🎥 Go to www.kanopy.com to get started today. All you need is a card from a participating library. Titles availability varies by country and library.

Suit up for our Cult Films on Kanopy collection. See Ro-Man contend with the last remaining humans on Earth in the classic ROBOT MONSTER (1953), featuring a memorable figure in an ape costume and a diving helmet. www.kanopy.com/product/robot-monster Available: 🇺🇸|🇨🇦|🇦🇺|🇬🇧

Check out the latest episode of The Film Library: A Kanopy Podcast where hosts Kristy and Jeff discuss some horrific highlights from Kanopy's Fright Fest collection. See it now on YouTube or listen wherever podcasts are available. www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPNe...

Check out Kanopy's Most-Watched Films of the Week for 10/9/2025! Go to Kanopy to watch these films and more. All you need is your library card. Watch these and more at https://bit.ly/3Jcpx8x

What do you consider to be the most beautifully shot horror film of all time? Tell us a horror film to see for the cinematography.

Fall is here, time to start dressing like this. Watch A24's SLICE (2018) starring Zazie Beetz for free on Kanopy at https://bit.ly/3VjVaj5. Available: 🇺🇸

Check out these #spooky selections coming this #October! 🎃 Watch these and MUCH more for free through participating libraries and universities at https://bit.ly/4nyOTg6.

Staff Pick of the Week: BANNED TOGETHER (2024) This documentary pulls back the curtain on two of the most controversial issues in America today: book bans and curriculum censorship in public schools. Watch at https://bit.ly/476WP28. Available: 🇺🇸|🇨🇦|🇦🇺|🇬🇧