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Post by AdminKid on Mar 5, 2013 14:13:35 GMT -5
As part of my A level media project, we are require to find out what people think about the Noir genre. This genre is very artistic and stylized, see the likes of L.A. Confidential for Neo-Noir and Double Indemnity for the more traditional Film Noir. I ideally would like to find out the types of characters within the Neo-Noir genre that entice and interest you, as well as the types of plots - though majorly mystery/detective themed, have many threads and back stories. For those of you who are fans of the genre, please do feel free to comment and post about any aspects which interest you. Thank You!  Attachments:
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Post by Sam Brooks on Mar 5, 2013 15:14:15 GMT -5
The 1950's film 'D.O.A' is a classic film of the film noir genre. The audience is instantly engaged from the opening scene when the main character Bigelow staggers into the police station to report his own murder. Bigelow has become embroiled in a characteristically complicated plot in which he unwittingly played a very small role, but for which he will ultimately pay with his life. There is a dark irony in that this flawed anti - hero will actually get a huge sense of justice and triumph at the moment of his death when he finds out the truth about who has poisoned him and why. The genius of this movie is although you know the ultimate outcome for Bigelow, you are still dragged along at a furious pace desperate to find out the truth.
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Post by Sam Brooks on Mar 5, 2013 15:27:19 GMT -5
A classic neo-noir film which draws directly on the original 1940s film noir and at times is almost an homage to that original genre is Ridley Scott's 'Bladerunner' ( 1982). It has many of the classic elements such as a dark rainy cityscape, a flawed anti-hero in Deckard who is isolated, untrusting, drinks too much and is the detective. The voice over narrative draws the audience in. Deckard falls in love with a mysterious woman who betrays him, becomes embroiled in a plot of which he has no idea of the magnitude. Ridley Scott's final twist in the irony in that Deckard may actually be the thing he has been chasing the entire film is a triumph.
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Post by Phil R on Mar 10, 2013 20:21:51 GMT -5
Film noir usually has a rather dark aspect to it, the plot lines are usually filled with love, murder and maybe the occasional gangster. The few film noir films i have watched usually revolve around a love triangle, with someone being murdered due to said triangle with a detective usually marrating the story. I enjoy the feeling of suspense and the darkness of it all. And if its set im mew york the detective.voice over in the new york accent just makes the whole film have a certaon vibe
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Post by JakeS37 on Mar 13, 2013 11:54:43 GMT -5
With Film Noir, the leading lady is the most important character! whether classed as a femme fatale or a seemingly innocent menace, she has to be convincing.
the plotline should revolve around her like in most prominent film noirs.
if you've not seen double indemnity or something more modern (neo) like Batman Rises, the femme is very key to the whole storyline.
the more confusing the better! there should be lots going on, different threads, different enigmas and clues for the audience to follow! i love watching stories unfold and the plots become self explanatory! the moment of realisation is incredible
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Post by Guest22 on Mar 13, 2013 11:57:19 GMT -5
Cigarettes, dark alleys, nighttime, but similarly day time, the contrast and clear separation between the two is important. photos, classical music or jazz, if its more neo, then slightly skew, not normal like inDrive, colours of clothing re integral and can make or break a character, red dress for lady, black/white/grey all have different connotations hope it helped  |
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