NOIRvember 2023 – Women who would just as soon kill you as love you, and vice versa – Roger Ebert.com
Film-Noir is a crime drama genre that emerged in the United States in the 1940s and flourished until the mid-1960s. It is characterized by a moody, atmospheric style that often uses shadow and light to create a sense of mystery and tension. Film-Noir is known for its dark themes, complex characters, and bleak outlook on life.
The origins of Film-Noir can be traced back to the early days of cinema when films were shot in black and white and used a visual style heavily influenced by German Expressionism. This style was characterized by chiaroscuro lighting, a technique that uses strong contrasts of light and shadow to create a sense of depth and drama.
Film-Noir is considered to have begun in 1941 with the release of The Maltese Falcon (1941) and continued until the mid-1960s. It begins at a time when the United States was emerging from the trauma of World War II and the Great Depression. The films of this period reflected the social and cultural anxieties of the time, as well as the sense of disillusionment and despair that many people felt.
For the second year in a row, I will celebrate NOIRvember by answering one question daily about Film Noir for the entire month. I have a list of about 70 questions that I add to regularly. I used a random number generator in Excel and selected 30 for November. Each video will be a short and will be less than one minute long.
Celebrate Film Noir, Femme Fatales, and Flawed Private Investigator during NOIRvember 2023. This episode is a composite of 30 answers to questions about Film Noir. Let me know what you think about the choices by leaving a comment. If you agree, disagree, or have comments or questions, please list them in the comments.
