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Three Faces Of Noir Curse Crime Cringe

Three Faces Of Noir Curse Crime Cringe

Bernie Dowling

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Bent Banana Books
Año de edición:
2025
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Teoría y crítica cinematográficas
ISBN:
9781763810020
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If you love classic Hollywood crime films and want to understand the hidden roots of noir, this book is for you.Bernie Dowling’s final volume in his award-winning Film Noir series traces how noir evolved from the shadows of World War I through Expressionism, horror, gangster films, and into Stanley Kubrick’s crime masterpieces.What’s Inside:Six pictorial essays packed with over 400 photographs of classic Hollywood, the films, and the people who created them.The Curse: Dowling examines 1940s horror noirs and their psychological roots.Crime: A deep dive into the 1938 proto-noir Algiers and Kubrick’s 1950s noir films.Cringe: How humiliation became a signature theme in 1940s and 50s noir.Throughout, Dowling’s sly humor and sharp cultural analysis make this more than just a film history book-it’s a guide written by someone who genuinely loves this material.The Finale: Dowling reveals his 10 favorite film noirs with surprises that will even stun seasoned enthusiasts.A rare treat for cinephiles. A recharge oasis for cinema students. Essential reading for anyone serious about understanding film noir.

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