Noir, Now and Then: Film Noir Originals and Remakes (1944-1999) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780313308932)

This examniation of the cinematic style of film noir originals and their neo-noir remakes compares thirty-five films, beginning with Billy Wilder's classic Double Indemnity and concluding with Jim McBride's Breathless. In-depth analysis of the films explain the qualities and characteristics of film noir, while providing critical readings of both the originals and the remakes. The most significant films since 1944 are reviewed and reveal the ever-changing values in American society. As this study reveals, the noir style significantly impacted American film and neo-noir remakes attest to its continued popularity in cinematic art.

This work will appeal to film scholars and to fans of film noir. Filmogrpahies and video information follow each chapter. Appendices briefly explain the roots of many noir films discussed in the text along with their subsequent remakes.

Author: Ronald Schwartz
ISBN-10: 0313308934
ISBN-13: 9780313308932
Publisher: Praeger
Language: English
Published: 06/30/2001
Pages: 232
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.18lbs
Size: 9.58h x 6.48w x 0.93d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 02/01/2002 pg. 1057
Reference and Research Bk News 11/01/2001 pg. 216