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Re: Neo-noir

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In Reply to: I'll have to... posted by Harmonia on April 07, 2004 at 18:30:16:

Thanks, Harmonia, for the tip on Stray Dogs!
Yep, I like several of the modern "neo-noirs" as well,
including the ones you mentioned.
Some other favorites: The Hot Spot, Kill Me Again, Red Rock West...about all of John Dahl's films, actually... the most noir-based director working today, imo...and the noirish homage Romeo is Bleeding.
Thanks again,
Gary

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Re: Ig-noir - albee33 07:12:23 04/08/04 (4)
Let's add "The Man Who Wasn't There" to the neo's.
- Re: Ig-noir - Buckeye 12:40:36 04/08/04 (3)
  Albee,
  Okay, it's added...the Coens are very noir-oriented directors...you can ALMOST say that Miller's Crossing is neo-noir, and in fact, it is included as such in a few of the books I have on film noir.
  The neo-noir list can be quite extensive...one book I have cites no less than 65 films (1965-to date) that are considered noir influenced.
  A big one I left out-The Last Seduction-outstanding femme fatale performance by Linda Fiorentino.
  Thanks,
  Gary
  - Any links to the 65 neo's? n - albee33 13:19:11 04/08/04 (2)
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    - Re:Links?... - Buckeye 14:00:41 04/08/04 (1)
      ...we got no stinkin' links! (Sorry...always wanted to use that line).
      I actually don't have a link, but I can give you some reference books: Film Noir; an Encyclopedic Reference to the American Style, by Silver and Ward. Considered the "bible of noir," and contains many neo-noirs.
      Film Noir Guide, by Michael Keaney...the newest book I kow of on the subject...includes some neo-noirs, and is a great read.
      Everything about noir-both the classics and neo, is subjective...perhaps one of the most hotly debated subjects in all of film. Is it film noir, or just a dark film. Ultimately, I've found that you have to decide for yourself.
      Some others listed: Genuine Risk, At Close Range, After Dark, My Sweet, The hit, Basic Instinct, Betrayed, Body heat, Dead Again, The Driver, Cop, and.....so on.
      All the best,
      Gary
      - Danka . . . n - albee33 17:04:11 04/08/04 (0)
        
        In Reply to: Re:Links?... posted by Buckeye on April 08, 2004 at 14:00:41:
        
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