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Exploring the evolution of American noir film, this book delves into the genre's classic and neo-noir phases, highlighting its enduring tropes and appeal. It analyzes iconic films like Double Indemnity and Sunset Boulevard, as well as modern entries such as Under the Silver Lake and Promising Young Woman. Through this examination, it reveals how the genre has adapted while retaining its unique characteristics that continue to resonate with audiences.
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American Noir Film, M. Keith Booker
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- Released
- 2024
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- Title
- American Noir Film
- Subtitle
- From The Maltese Falcon to Gone Girl
- Language
- English
- Authors
- M. Keith Booker
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 240
- ISBN13
- 9781538194096
- Category
- Film
- Description
- Exploring the evolution of American noir film, this book delves into the genre's classic and neo-noir phases, highlighting its enduring tropes and appeal. It analyzes iconic films like Double Indemnity and Sunset Boulevard, as well as modern entries such as Under the Silver Lake and Promising Young Woman. Through this examination, it reveals how the genre has adapted while retaining its unique characteristics that continue to resonate with audiences.