The films of the Coen brothers present strangely familiar yet bizarre and inexplicable characters. Just as their films subvert conventions, their protagonists are average people driven to extremes, and frequently exaggerated and surreal extremes. Although the Coens’ films typically defy genre, this characterization is clearly influenced by the classic noir loser – an ordinary man […]
Touch Of Noir
Touch Of Noir: ‘Detour’ On Poverty Row
Movie budgets of the 1940s pale in comparison to those of today. It’s the question of maybe a few million versus an average $40 million, but just as independent films are produced today, there were independent films with minuscule budgets released in the ‘40s. Most of these low budget films were genre B movies produced […]
Touch Of Noir: Examining The Unpunished Femme Fatale Of Christopher Nolan’s ‘Memento’
The most interesting aspect of Nolan’s screenplay is its portrayal of the femme fatale, Natalie (Carrie-Anne Moss). Arguably the most complex character in Memento.
Touch Of Noir: Christopher Nolan’s Ingenious, Notoriety Worthy Neo-Noir ‘Following’
Fans of director Christopher Nolan will note his eight feature films prevailing noir tones. From Memento (2000) to the The Dark Knight Trilogy and Inception (2010), Nolan is constantly imbibing his films with sheer mystery and suspense. As Nolan continues to cleverly deceive audiences, his ardent fans return to his first features and the start […]
Touch Of Noir: Rian Johnson’s Stylistically Successful Neo-Noir ‘Brick’
Rian Johnson combines classic noir components with an enthralling story in Brick to create a memorable pastiche to the genre and welcome neo-noir addition.
