Manhattan Nocturne
Based on Colin Harrison's acclaimed novel Manhattan Nocturne (a New York Times Notable Book of the Year), Manhattan Nocturne tells the story of Porter Wren (Adrien Brody), a New York City tabloid writer with an appetite for scandal. On the beat he sells murder, tragedy and anything that passes for the truth. At home he is a model family man, devoted to his loving wife (Jennifer Beals). But when a seductive stranger (Yvonne Strahovski) asks him to dig into the unsolved murder of her filmmaker husband Simon (Campbell Scott), he can't resist. In this modern version of a classic film noir, we follow Porter as he is drawn into a very nasty case of sexual obsession and blackmail – one that threatens his job, his marriage, and his life.
Manhattan Nocturne Reviews
“Manhattan Night is modest in a way that automatically consigns it to the margins of the summer movie season. But like its hero's carefully secluded home, it's worth seeking out along the sidelines.” – AV Club
“Writer and director Brian DeCubellis bathes the screen in dark shadows and provides fluid pacing. If you like your entertainment pulpy – and don't mind swallowing cliches along the way – this "Night” is worth a look." – New York Daily News
“DeCubellis sets up a satisfying, stylish mystery, populated by striking characters and situations.” – Arizona Republic