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French transport is bracing for a major walkout on September 29, dubbed a 'journée noire' or black day. Unions are expected to mobilise workers, with rail and metro services likely to face severe disruption. Coverage is focused on what commuters should expect: reduced schedules, cancellations and crowded replacements across the country.
- 2OWASP Noir: open-source static analysis tool for attack surfaces▼OWASP Noir: Open-source static analysis tool
OWASP Noir is an open-source static analysis tool designed to identify attack surfaces in code. Coverage highlights its ability to help developers and security teams map endpoints and potential vulnerabilities early in development, adding to OWASP's portfolio of freely available application security resources.
- 3Chris Evans and Chris Pine Team for Violent Noir Thriller●Chris Evans & Chris Pine's New Crime Movie Officially Described as "Violent Noir" Thriller
A new crime film starring Chris Evans and Chris Pine has been officially described as a "violent noir" thriller, according to IMDb. No further details about the plot, director, or release date were given in the available coverage, and it is not clear when the project will reach audiences.
- 4New bot shares classic Film Noir movie posters▼Hi! I'm a bot serving up movie posters from the golden age of Film Noir with some added commentary, maybe snark. There a
A new automated account has launched to share movie posters from the golden age of Film Noir, accompanied by brief commentary described as possibly snarky. It highlights the visual style of the era: bright colours, especially orange, exclamation marks, diagonal compositions and wild typography. Posters are tagged with content warnings for crime and revealing clothing.
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A new list rounds up five video games that play like Max Payne, the classic third-person shooter known for its slow-motion gunfights and noir storytelling. Recommendations span similar action-shooters with cinematic bullet time, gritty atmospheres and crime narratives. The piece is aimed at players who finished the Remedy games and want comparable titles to try next.
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Artforum has published 'Genre Mutation', an essay by critic Harmon Siegel on Spider-Noir, the noir-styled take on the Spider-Man character. Siegel uses the series to consider how the superhero genre absorbs and mutates other forms, in this case detective noir. The piece is drawing attention among film and television critics following the show's arrival.
- 7Nicolas Cage calls Marvel movies 'a glorified WWE'●Nicolas Cage calls Marvel movies ‘a glorified WWE’ with over-50s in ‘ridiculous outfits’ By Catherine Shoard Star of Spi
Nicolas Cage criticised Marvel films at a fan convention, calling them 'a glorified WWE' with over-50s actors in 'ridiculous outfits' endlessly preparing for superhero fight scenes. The star of Spider-Noir insisted he 'spoke with love', saying it pained him to see gifted actors repeatedly gearing up for such roles. His remarks have reignited debate over whether superhero blockbusters waste established dramatic talent.
- 8The pink robin of southeastern Australia charms nature lovers●Un petit oiseau noir… avec un ventre rose presque irréel. 🌸🐦 Le rouge-gorge rose (Petroica rodinogaster), ou Pink Robin,
The pink robin (Petroica rodinogaster), a small bird found in the humid forests of southeastern Australia, is drawing attention for its striking colouring. The male has a vivid pink chest that contrasts sharply with its dark head and back, giving it an almost unreal appearance. Nature enthusiasts are sharing images of the species.
- 9OWASP Noir open-source tool maps exposed app endpoints●This looks like a powerful, helpful tool! OWASP Noir is an open-source static analysis tool that reads an application’s
OWASP Noir, an open-source static analysis tool, is drawing attention in the cybersecurity community. The tool reads an application's source code and automatically lists the endpoints it exposes, helping developers and security teams map an app's attack surface during code review. Commenters describe it as a powerful and helpful addition to the open-source security toolkit.
- 10Renoir theft highlights growing threat of art crime●Renoir theft highlights increasing threat of art crime
The theft of a Renoir painting has drawn attention to the rising risk of art crime worldwide, with commentators pointing to museums and private collections as increasingly vulnerable targets. Experts have long warned that stolen works often surface on illicit markets years later, and the Renoir case is being cited as another example of gaps in cultural-property security.
- 11Nicolas Cage Calls MCU a 'Glorified WWE'●Spider-Noir’s Nicolas Cage Slams MCU for Becoming a ‘Glorified WWE’ https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.comi ngsoon.net/m
Nicolas Cage, star of the upcoming Spider-Noir series, criticized the Marvel Cinematic Universe, saying it has become a well-funded 'glorified WWE' — suggesting the films prioritize spectacle over substance. His comments come as he takes on a Marvel-adjacent role himself, drawing attention and debate among comic book movie fans about the franchise's creative direction.
- 12'The Lowdown' Season 2 Trailer Shows Ethan Hawke in New Conspiracy●‘The Lowdown’ Season 2 Trailer Plunges Ethan Hawke’s Lee into a New Conspiracy
The trailer for season two of 'The Lowdown' has been released, showing Ethan Hawke returning as journalist Lee as he gets pulled into a fresh conspiracy. The new season continues the noir-style series, and the trailer reveal is drawing attention from television fans and entertainment media ahead of its premiere.
- 13Renoir and Love exhibition reviewed as year's happiest show●Renoir and Love review – the happiest exhibition of the year? Pourquoi pas!
The Guardian has published a review of 'Renoir and Love', an exhibition dedicated to the French impressionist Pierre-Auguste Renoir, asking whether it could be the happiest exhibition of the year. The reviewer's playful 'Pourquoi pas!' verdict suggests a warm, affectionate reception for the show and its celebration of love in Renoir's painting.
- 14Commentators mock Iraq war WMD justifications with oil joke●"So long and thanks for all the oil" https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=PO13BOfPvwY # NoIraqDidNotHaveWeaponsOfMassDestruc
Social media users are sharing a satirical take on the Iraq war, riffing on the Hitchhiker's Guide phrase 'so long and thanks for all the fish' to suggest oil, not weapons of mass destruction, motivated the 2003 US invasion. Posts pair the joke with hashtags insisting Iraq had no WMD and drawing parallels to current claims about Iran, framing both as false pretexts for war.
- 15Renoir and Love hailed as the happiest exhibition of the year●Renoir and Love review – ‘The happiest exhibition of the year! Et pourquoi pas?’
The Guardian reviews 'Renoir and Love', a new exhibition devoted to the French Impressionist's depictions of intimacy and affection, calling it 'the happiest exhibition of the year'. The review praises the show's warm, celebratory take on Renoir's romantic and domestic scenes, and invites visitors to enjoy it without hesitation.
- 16Artists thank Marché Noir visitors for weekend support●Merci encore au Marché Noir et aux personnes qui sont passées nous voir ce week-end ! En ces temps difficiles pour pas m
An artist collective is thanking Marché Noir and the visitors who stopped by their stall over the weekend. Writing in French, they say that in difficult times for artists and cultural organisations, the public support means a lot. The group notes it has been active for nearly 14 years and continues to work despite mounting pressures on the cultural sector.