Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

Michael Kronenberg @mwkronenberg.bsky.social · 17h

Here’s my opening page design for Jake Hinkson’s outstanding story “Southern Nights” exploring southern, noir-tinged movies. Donate to the Film Noir Foundation to get the digital edition. Print edition available next week. www.filmnoirfoundation.org/noircitymaga...

1

Michael Kronenberg @mwkronenberg.bsky.social · 1d

The new digital edition of Noir City Magazine goes out to subscribers today. Another fantastic issue! Cover to cover design by yours truly. Print edition to follow soon Donate to the Film Noir Foundation to get a subscription to the digital version: www.filmnoirfoundation.org/noircitymaga...

6

Michael Kronenberg @mwkronenberg.bsky.social · 8d

47 years ago today, Bucky Dent hit one of the most unlikeliest HRs ever when the Yankees eliminated the Red Sox in a one game playoff. Tonight, a rookie named Cam Schlittler pitched a masterpiece, and helped the Yankees eliminate the Red Sox. On to Toronto!

1

Michael Kronenberg @mwkronenberg.bsky.social · 10d

The new NOIR CITY Annual book is done and off to the printer. Designed cover to cover by yours truly. Will be available to order in November.

1 1 3

Reposted by Michael Kronenberg

Steve Hunt @mrstevehunt.bsky.social · 15d

My recent conversation with @mwkronenberg.bsky.social for our podcast about the #boxing movie Body and Soul, led me to want to learn more about the screen writer Abraham Polonsky.
#booksky #filmnoir #moviesky #filmsky

1 4

Michael Kronenberg @mwkronenberg.bsky.social · 23d

Available now at comic shops: CRYPTOLOGY #5. Your go to publication on everything in vintage horror: Movies, comics, toys, books, TV and more! We’re gaining momentum, get on the bandwagon and see for yourself. You can also order it directly from TwoMorrows Publishing: twomorrows.com/index.php?ma...

2 5

Michael Kronenberg @mwkronenberg.bsky.social · 26d

I consistently enjoy reading classic comic series. Here is what I am considering next: BLAZING COMBAT (Warren), THE ROOK (Warren), STAR SPANGLED WAR STORIES (Enemy Ace/Unknown Soldier), XENOZOIC TALES.

3

Michael Kronenberg @mwkronenberg.bsky.social · 27d

Huge fight tonight! Don’t miss it!

Michael Kronenberg @mwkronenberg.bsky.social · 29d

It’s brilliant!

1 1

Reposted by Michael Kronenberg

Sean Phillips @seanphillips.bsky.social · 29d

The first Criminal book for five years is out now!

9 21 110

Michael Kronenberg @mwkronenberg.bsky.social · Sep 10

After a little delay, we’re finishing off the latest edition of the NOIR CITY Annual. This is the 17th edition of the book, all previous editions are sold out (except 16, with only a few left of that one). Here’s my cover for the book.

4 11

Michael Kronenberg @mwkronenberg.bsky.social · Sep 9

Thanks for reaching out. Not for this issue, since we’re near to wrapping it up. But possibly, a future issue. I will keep you in mind.

1 1

Michael Kronenberg @mwkronenberg.bsky.social · Sep 9

Starting production on CRYPTOLOGY #8. Here’s my cover design for the issue. Probably my favorite CT cover so far. You can order the issue directly from TwoMorrows Publishing here: twomorrows.com/index.php?ma...

1 4

Michael Kronenberg @mwkronenberg.bsky.social · Sep 9

Starting to wrap up the design of the latest issue of Noir City Magazine. It’s another excellent issue! Don’t miss it!

1 4 14

Michael Kronenberg @mwkronenberg.bsky.social · Sep 9

Starting wrap up the design of the latest issue of NOIR CITY Magazine. It’s another excellent issue! Don’t miss it!

1 1 6

Michael Kronenberg @mwkronenberg.bsky.social · Sep 7

Don’t miss Noir Alley today, hosted by Eddie Muller. Today’s movie is the great John Garfield’s final film HE RAN ALL THE WAY. I spoke about this movie and Garfield’s career a few years ago on the Fade Out podcast. After the movie, you can listen to it here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/f...

1 5

Michael Kronenberg @mwkronenberg.bsky.social · Sep 3

Hazel Brooks could tempt anyone. Listen to Steve Hunt and me discuss BODY AND SOUL on the Boxing Movie Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.

Steve Hunt @mrstevehunt.bsky.social · Sep 3

Alice (Hazel Brooks) tempting Charley Davis (John Garfield) in Body and Soul (1947).
#boxing #filmnoir #filmsky #moviesky

1 6

Michael Kronenberg @mwkronenberg.bsky.social · Sep 1

Here’s wonderful review of CRYPTOLOGY Magazine and appreciation of TwoMorrows Publishing. darklongbox.com/2025/03/21/c...

Unearthing Cryptology: How TwoMorrows Publishing Is Reviving Retro-Horror

In this post we rave about retro-horror and the magazine Cryptology from TwoMorrows Publishing, highlighting its exploration of horror’s rich past. We also stress supporting TwoMorrows amid f…

darklongbox.com

2

Reposted by Michael Kronenberg

Steve Hunt @mrstevehunt.bsky.social · Aug 29

Canada Lee plays Ben Chaplin, the character described as the "moral compass" of John Garfield's, Charley Davis in Body and Soul (1947).
@mwkronenberg.bsky.social and I discuss Lee's career as part of our wide ranging conversation about the film, on the latest episode of the Boxing Movie Podcast.

2 3

Michael Kronenberg @mwkronenberg.bsky.social · Aug 28

BODY AND SOUL is one of the best boxing movies ever made, it also has an important historical significance. On the latest Boxing Movie Podcast , Steve Hunt and I discuss all aspects of this great film. Available wherever you listen to podcasts.

2

Michael Kronenberg @mwkronenberg.bsky.social · Aug 27

“What are you gonna do, kill me? Everybody dies.” Charlie Davis (John Garfield) in BODY AND SOUL. Words by the great Abraham Polonsky. On THE BOXING MOVIE PODCAST, we discuss this great movie & all the contributors who were victims of the Hollywood Blacklist. Available on all podcast platforms.

Reposted by Michael Kronenberg

Steve Hunt @mrstevehunt.bsky.social · Aug 26

The wonderful John Garfield is central to my conversation with @mwkronenberg.bsky.social on the latest episode of the Boxing Movie Podcast as we discuss Garfield's 1947 boxing noir, Body and Soul. Available now, on the the major podcast platforms.
#filmnoir #boxing #filmsky #moviesky

2 6

Michael Kronenberg @mwkronenberg.bsky.social · Aug 26

Received my comp copies for TwoMorrows Publishing’s CRYPTOLOGY #5, designed by yours truly. Another great issue, thanks to all the writers and editor Peter Normanton. Available at your LCS 9/17 or order it here: twomorrows.com/index.php?ma...

3

Michael Kronenberg @mwkronenberg.bsky.social · Aug 26

I’m the guest on the outstanding Boxing Movie Podcast discussing one of my favorite movies 1947’s BODY AND SOUL, starring the great John Garfield. It’s available wherever you listen to podcasts or here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

1

Reposted by Michael Kronenberg

Steve Hunt @mrstevehunt.bsky.social · Aug 25

Out now! @mwkronenberg.bsky.social joins me on the latest episode of the Boxing Movie Podcast to discuss a #boxing #filmnoir classic! Available on all the major podcast platforms.
#filmsky #moviesky

3 5