This book elaborates on the dark and popular influence of
Film Noir during its conception in World War II to its decline in the late 50's. Included, there are articles of film scholars that further elaborate on the dark concept which was influenced the
female vamp and the seduced male characters. Maltese Falcon, Double Indemnity, The Killers, Strangers on a Train, Laura and Touch of Evil are just a blur of what this genre had produced in a two decade span of its popularity. If you attend college and want to learn about Film Noir, you must read this book. It ignites the interest by reversing the usual concept of male driven films. Women play an important role in driving the plot and heavily influence the storyline. Film noir is closely analyzed by some of the greatest directors in the industry. The technique of using or lack of lighting sets the tone for content. Dark concept, murder, corruption, deception, betrayal and first person narration are deeply rooted in this collage of
darkness that transformed Film Noir into one of the purest concepts to ever hit the big screen. Read this book and you will be hooked on the genre that introduced many of the most historical film in
cinema history.
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