Back in the mid 90's "Touch of evil" Thee directors cut was released at the Angelica theater in the lower east side of Manhattan. I made a mad dash in the afternoon to catch it. There was two hundred people who had the same idea waiting for tickets. It was no problem though when I fired up a large joint of some chronic and started a conversation with an employee from M.O.M.A. whom felt the same way about the film as I did. This film is the definition of "Film Noir" . I stood in line for 1 and a half hours as did the rest of the lovers of this film. They time in wait was filled with conversation of the director and the style of the film. I ended up rolling three Moore joints and grabbed a couple expressos from inside for my new insta friend and I. What happened next convinced me there was a perfect plan being executed and all I had to do was show up. A massive thunder storm had hit and nobody left there spot in line! The sky turned sleet grey with huge rolls of thunder and lighting, perfect.Orson welles released the film in 1958 and there was some editing done by the studio that Welles was not in agreement with. So after many years the directors cut was released and I would be one of the lucky ones to see it on opening day. Another benefit of living in SoHo at that time of my life. I love the Angelica Theater also, great concessions and allot of personality.I made some new friends at that premiere that have lasted to this day. New York has its pros and cons without question, but what city doesn't . If you haven't seen this film yet I strongly urge you to check out the directors cut. If you love film noir this is a must see! J-RoQ