{"product_id":"neo-noir-douglas-keesey-9781842433119","title":"Neo-Noir","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eDirectors discussed include the Coen Brothers, David Lynch, Michael Mann, Christopher Nolan, Steven Soderbergh, and Quentin Tarantino A world-weary detective, a seductive femme fatale, a mysterious murder--these elements of classic film noir live again in more recent hardboiled detective films from \u003ci\u003eChinatown\u003c\/i\u003e to \u003ci\u003eSin City\u003c\/i\u003e. But the themes and styles of noir have also spilled over into contemporary films about gangsters, cops, and serial killers, such as \u003ci\u003eReservoir Dogs\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Departed\u003c\/i\u003e, and\u003ci\u003e Se7en\u003c\/i\u003e. New hybrid genres have been created, including psycho-noirs such as \u003ci\u003eMemento\u003c\/i\u003e, techno-noirs such as \u003ci\u003eThe Matrix\u003c\/i\u003e, and superhero noirs like \u003ci\u003eThe Dark Knight\u003c\/i\u003e. Beginning by showing how neo-noirs have drawn upon contemporary social and historical events as well as the latest technological advances in filmmaking, this book then discusses the landmark neo-noirs, the cult auteur figures of neo-noir, international films, and the remakes that put a new spin on past noirs. The main credits and a plot summary are given for each movies--including \u003ci\u003eFargo\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Get Carter\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eL.A. Confidential\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMulholland Drive\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Oldboy\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ePulp Fiction\u003cstrong\u003e--\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/i\u003efollowed by an in-depth analysis containing original insights into the film's meaning. Also included are fascinating facts, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and lively quotes from the cast and crew.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Douglas Keesey\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1842433113\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781842433119\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kamera Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/01\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 232\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.54lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.64h x 5.36w x 0.76d\u003c\/strong\u003e","brand":"Douglas Keesey","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48445790978303,"sku":"9781842433119","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_dc129f27-01f2-4e2d-b32b-8712609f8b15.jpg?v=1777220669","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/neo-noir-douglas-keesey-9781842433119","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}