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I'll definitely check it out as I intend to immerse myself more in the genre. I bookmarked this piece on the trademarks of film noir:
http://www.bfi.org.uk/news-opinion/news-bfi/features/infographic-what-makes-film-noir
Thanks for posting and the accompanying link which is a very entertaining read. My approach to the subject is quite different and I hope you'll return after your read to leave comments, and perhaps on the post itself.
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I have read it now and I like your approach to measure the genre by the psychology of the characters rather than the obvious (visual) trademarks and recurring story elements. Out of your list, any movies you'd recommend that score high on that meter?
Hey,
Thanks so much for reading and responding, and your question which is great! It's really got me thinking! In a broad group, if you check that list that follows my article of noirs made in the '40's, (I'll be adding the '50's noirs in the near future) the ones with the asterisks are all highly recommended. In terms of the characters' psychologies being analyzed to their depths, 'Black Angel', 'The Bribe', 'Criss Cross', 'Cry of the City', 'Dark Passage', 'Double Indemnity', 'Impact', 'Johnny Eager', 'Nightmare Alley', 'Nora Prentiss', 'Out of the Past', 'Pitfall', 'Possessed' (1947), 'Pursued' (Western Noir), 'Scarlet Street', 'They Won't Believe Me', and 'White Heat' should fit the bill quite nicely. If I had to pick just one from this list according to what most fits this specific requirement, I'd go with 'Scarlet Street'. The other most rightfully acclaimed noirs out of this group are 'Double Indemnity' and 'Out of the Past'. The absolute best obscure noir (again from this list made in the '40's) is 'They Won't Believe Me' which I've previously reviewed on the CC site (and check out the comments from the Czar of Noir Eddie Muller for more info in the comments section below). Again, thanks so much for your interest and feel free to subscribe to the site...it's free of course. 'They Won't Believe Me' Review: http://thecinemacafe.com/the-cinema-treasure-hunter/2013/6/22/wkph1bclcvl5jxi5844tpzri2fb3wk
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I have read it now and I like your approach to measure the genre by the psychology of the characters rather than the obvious (visual) trademarks and recurring story elements. Out of your list, any movies you'd recommend that score high on that meter?
Hey,
Thanks so much for reading and responding, and your question which is great! It's really got me thinking! In a broad group, if you check that list that follows my article of noirs made in the '40's, (I'll be adding the '50's noirs in the near future) the ones with the asterisks are all highly recommended. In terms of the characters' psychologies being analyzed to their depths, 'Black Angel', 'The Bribe', 'Criss Cross', 'Cry of the City', 'Dark Passage', 'Double Indemnity', 'Impact', 'Johnny Eager', 'Nightmare Alley', 'Nora Prentiss', 'Out of the Past', 'Pitfall', 'Possessed' (1947), 'Pursued' (Western Noir), 'Scarlet Street', 'They Won't Believe Me', and 'White Heat' should fit the bill quite nicely. If I had to pick just one from this list according to what most fits this specific requirement, I'd go with 'Scarlet Street'. The other most rightfully acclaimed noirs out of this group are 'Double Indemnity' and 'Out of the Past'. The absolute best obscure noir (again from this list made in the '40's) is 'They Won't Believe Me' which I've previously reviewed on the CC site (and check out the comments from the Czar of Noir Eddie Muller for more info in the comments section below). Again, thanks so much for your interest and feel free to subscribe to the site...it's free of course. 'They Won't Believe Me' Review: http://thecinemacafe.com/the-cinema-treasure-hunter/2013/6/22/wkph1bclcvl5jxi5844tpzri2fb3wk
Thanks for the suggestions. I will try to track some of these down.
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