Can't believe no one (pardon the double-negative) has mentioned "Bosch" as great modern noir.
November 25, 2018, 11:48 AM
redstone
Gaslight.
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November 25, 2018, 12:21 PM
recoatlift
The Mask of Dimitrious: Sidney Greenstreet, Peter Lorre, Zachary Scott
Murder My Sweet: William Powell
Saboture: Bob Cumings
November 26, 2018, 01:13 PM
akcopnfbks
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Originally posted by Drifting Fate: Can't believe no one (pardon the double-negative) has mentioned "Bosch" as great modern noir.
Just getting into this....started episode 1 yesterday, but yeah, I can see it!
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November 27, 2018, 08:01 PM
DrewR
In no particular order:
The Big Sleep Devil In A Blue Dress Maltese Falcon
Laughing in the face of danger is all well and good until danger laughs back.
November 27, 2018, 08:15 PM
Green Highlander
Not well versed in the classics but I absolutely love LA Confidential.
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November 27, 2018, 08:20 PM
GWbiker
Saw this one a few nights ago...
"Nightmare Alley" - 1947. Tyrone Power, Joan Blondell.
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November 30, 2018, 05:58 PM
ZSMICHAEL
Saw the Killing the other night. Highly reccomend viewing. Timothy Carey as the guy that shoots the horse is incredible. His looks and demeanor are eccentric, borderline psychotic and just creepy. TCM has a clip on their site.
November 30, 2018, 09:58 PM
parabellum
November 30, 2018, 10:03 PM
Jim Shugart
Out of the Past is right up there.
Edited to add: That's a great frame. It sort of epitomizes the whole Film Noir style, IMHO.This message has been edited. Last edited by: Jim Shugart, November 30, 2018 11:42 PM
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December 02, 2018, 02:00 PM
CoolRich59
Robert Mitchum is one of my favorite actors and 'The Night of the Hunter' is one of my favorite noir films.
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December 02, 2018, 02:47 PM
YooperSigs
Mitchum is at his best as a bad guy. Max Cady in the original Cape Fear.
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December 02, 2018, 03:39 PM
ZSMICHAEL
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Mitchum is at his best as a bad guy. Max Cady in the original Cape Fear.
I concur. It is funny to see him in nonconventional roles as well. Enjoyed those roles such as Thunder Road and Angel Face.
December 02, 2018, 04:35 PM
Butch 2340
!. The Killing
2. The Asphalt Jungle
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December 02, 2018, 06:12 PM
jigray3
Payback with Mel Gibson.
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December 03, 2018, 06:55 AM
parabellum
That's not film noir.
The term Film Noir refers to a stylistic movement in films made from 1940 to 1959- if a film does not fall within this time range, its not film noir, no matter the style or subject matter of the film. End of story.
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December 03, 2018, 08:48 AM
Ronin1069
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Originally posted by parabellum: That's not film noir.
The term Film Noir refers to a stylistic movement in films made from 1940 to 1959- if a film does not fall within this time range, its not film noir, no matter the style or subject matter of the film. End of story.
I think a lot of people confuse the term with genre, which is what I did until I read your explanation. Thank you for that.
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December 03, 2018, 10:09 AM
radioman
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Originally posted by parabellum: That's not film noir.
The term Film Noir refers to a stylistic movement in films made from 1940 to 1959- if a film does not fall within this time range, its not film noir, no matter the style or subject matter of the film. End of story.
I did not know that.
Wondering, would Casablanca qualify, or is it a different style we are looking for?
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December 03, 2018, 10:28 AM
hjs157
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Originally posted by radioman: Wondering, would Casablanca qualify, or is it a different style we are looking for?
Some argue yes. I say no, though I'd like to hear what the Skipper has to say. BTW, even though it is difficult to follow (and far from the best), my favorite film noir is The Big Sleep.
