Unlike daily news stories that leave you dirty and disgusted, the horrors of film noir could fascinate, even soothe and darkly uplift…
Classic film noir (~1940~1950) grew ou... moreUnlike daily news stories that leave you dirty and disgusted, the horrors of film noir could fascinate, even soothe and darkly uplift…
Classic film noir (~1940~1950) grew out of German expressionism and then the angst of The Great Depression; “grit and reality, in counterpoint to the American Dream - film noir is all about losers remaining losers.”
Lighting is critical in these haunting classics… “a perfect blend of form and content, where the desperation and hopelessness of the situations is reflected in the visual style, which drenches the world in shadows and only occasional bursts of sunlight…Harsh highlights and expressionist shadows are played to the max.”
So what is going on, why does the fascination now continue long after? Also, what is your favourite, and maybe do you just have some free association?http://www.boxing.com/boxing_film_noir.htmlFirst photo, closing scene from THE BIG COMBO; John Alton crafting many of the iconic images of film noir.Second photo... less
It's about Russian spies in America during the Ronald Reagan years. I quite like the show and I'm looking forward to the new season thats starts this mouth. Cheers!
THE MOVIE "Goodfellas"?????one of my all time favorites........the most amazing part for me was the 3 min. 20 second CONTINUOUS SHOT he goes to the Copa with his new bride.....they... moreTHE MOVIE "Goodfellas"?????one of my all time favorites........the most amazing part for me was the 3 min. 20 second CONTINUOUS SHOT he goes to the Copa with his new bride.....they enter from the back entrance, and the camera follows them ALLLLLL the way to the main room.......all one shot!! not cuts, edits, etc.took my breath away....still does when I see it again!!anyone else like this movie?
Like if I'm watching a movie, the one thing I can never watch is a torture scene involving teeth or fingers (or eyes for that matter). Anything else I can watch and just kind of cr... moreLike if I'm watching a movie, the one thing I can never watch is a torture scene involving teeth or fingers (or eyes for that matter). Anything else I can watch and just kind of cringe.Is it because it's not so lethal but more painful? Just thinking about it makes me sick. In fact, I feel like a freak just asking this question.
This question is inspired by a post from Winged Wonder on another question we answered.What was your favorite episode of Twilight Zone?There are so many that I can label as really ... moreThis question is inspired by a post from Winged Wonder on another question we answered.What was your favorite episode of Twilight Zone?There are so many that I can label as really great and a classic but I think my favorite episode is the one with Burgess Meredith "Time Enough At Last"So, what's yours?
