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The Philosophy of Film Noir

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The Philosophy of Film Noir

By: Mark T. Conard
Narrated by: Jack Chekijian
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Noir emerged as a prominent American film genre in the early 1940s, distinguishable by its use of unusual lighting, sinister plots, mysterious characters, and dark themes. From The Maltese Falcon (1941) to Touch of Evil (1958), films from this classic period reflect an atmosphere of corruption and social decay that attracted such accomplished directors as John Huston, Alfred Hitchcock, Billy Wilder, and Orson Welles. The Philosophy of Film Noir is the first volume to focus exclusively on the philosophical underpinnings of these iconic films. Opening with an examination of what constitutes noir cinema, the book interprets the philosophical elements consistently present in the films - themes such as moral ambiguity, reason versus passion, and pessimism. The contributors to the volume also argue that the essence and elements of noir have fundamentally influenced movies outside of the traditional noir period. Neo-noir films such as Pulp Fiction (1994), Fight Club (1999), and Memento (2000) have reintroduced the genre to a contemporary audience. As they assess the concepts present in individual films, the contributors also illuminate and explore the philosophical themes that surface in popular culture.

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An interesting collection of essays ,by different writers , on Film Noir. Asking questions like what is Film Noir and what are its themes and key elements.We're taken on a journey through several classic films and look at Film Noirs connection to the Hard Boiled Detective Novels of the 1920's/1930's. I think some knowledge of Film Noir films would be useful,but not neccessary .

Film Noir : Genre Or Style ?

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