Anyone else like film Noir? (3 Viewers)

[Rob]

Must say I really enjoy some of this genre of film, today I watched 'Where the sidewalk ends' very enjoyable cop drama. Twelve angry men and Double indemnity are two other faves. Any other recommendations from you guys from this style of film.

Rob

 

[Spitfrnd]

I think all these are well worth seeing as great examples of the genre. I think they are also all on dvd but not sure about which regions.

THE KILLING United Artists, 1956

THIEVES' HIGHWAY 20th Century-Fox, 1949

OUT OF THE PAST RKO, 1947

NIGHTMARE ALLEY 20th Century-Fox, 1947

CRISS CROSS Universal, 1949

Here's a resource list of film noire you might find interesting with quite a few reviews. Note in particular their quintissential noire (the ones marked with a film reel).
http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film-noir_complete.htm

IN A LONELY PLACE Columbia, 1950

 

[Scott]

If you can find a DVD version or it's on TV, Tall Target. It's Civil War related film noir story with Dick Powell.

 

[Spitfrnd]

BTW Rob, I assume you have seen the original Big Sleep with Bogart, another great one. Same goes for the 1946 Blue Dahlia, Notorious (1946), Key Largo (1948) and the 1962 Cape Fear with Peck and Mitchum.

While different from the classics ending in the early 60s, there are some modern (neo-noire) versions that do the genre proud but you have likely seen these:
Chinatown, 1974
Redrock West, 1993
U-Turn, 1997
Blue Velvet, 1986
The Man Who Wasn't There, 2001

 

[Njja]

You fellows lost me with the terms:

Noir, and Genre!

 

[mikemiller1955]

You fellows lost me with the terms:

Noir, and Genre!

...me too...

 

[Russell]

From John:

You fellows lost me with the terms:

Noir, and Genre!

On another thread you said you liked Paris John. That's where you'll find your Noir and Genre.

 

[damian]

Touch of Evil
Orson and Marlene
Great Tom Russell song about it as well.

 

[ecuriel]

I'm a big fan of "The Third Man"

 

[Rob]

I think all these are well worth seeing as great examples of the genre. I think they are also all on dvd but not sure about which regions.

THE KILLING United Artists, 1956

THIEVES' HIGHWAY 20th Century-Fox, 1949

OUT OF THE PAST RKO, 1947

NIGHTMARE ALLEY 20th Century-Fox, 1947

CRISS CROSS Universal, 1949

Here's a resource list of film noire you might find interesting with quite a few reviews. Note in particular their quintissential noire (the ones marked with a film reel).
http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film-noir_complete.htm

IN A LONELY PLACE Columbia, 1950

Thanks Bill, great list there.

Rob

 

[Mitch]

Rob...

some great films mentioned here. HMV website has a special section of ''noir'' films worth a look.
Mitch

 

[Russell]

If you like film noir try this by Tom Waits
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMqxNPsfN50

 

[Njja]

From John:


On another thread you said you liked Paris John. That's where you'll find your Noir and Genre.

.....................................................................................................

Yes, I really love Paris! Of course when I am there I see all the

attractions........not the popular Venues!

 

[lancer]

I am a big fan of the genre. Orson Wells made his classics and Bogart made his, but there are a lot of lesser known films and actors that are great, too. Richard Basehart made some good ones. If "L.A. Confidential" meets the criteria for this genre, I would say that film is my favorite. Really like "The Third Man" and the sewer chase. -- Al

 

[Rob]

Rob...

some great films mentioned here. HMV website has a special section of ''noir'' films worth a look.
Mitch

Thanks Mitch, will check it out.

Strangers on a train was another good one.

Rob

 

[Mitch]

Rob...

Really like strangers on a train and excellent film
Mitch

Thanks Mitch, will check it out.

Strangers on a train was another good one.

Rob

 

[Rob]

Rob...

Really like strangers on a train and excellent film
Mitch

Yes great performance from the bad guy isn't it, I imagine in those days it was quite shocking the scene in which he strangles the girl at the fairground.

Rob

 

[Mitch]

Rob...

Funny how what is acceptable changes over time stranglings are two a penny in films now. I just watched the Lavender hill mob and now going through some of the Ealing studio's releases. You just can't beat them
Mitch

 

[Rob]

Rob...

Funny how what is acceptable changes over time stranglings are two a penny in films now. I just watched the Lavender hill mob and now going through some of the Ealing studio's releases. You just can't beat them
Mitch

,

So true, and also funy how perception of things change and how we are affected by them. I remember when the classic Horror film 'Halloween' was released (its on tv this weekend actually)it was very frightening and shocking with its killings. Brilliant music score, the guys mask and a good performance from Jamie Lee Curtis all helped make it a film you don't forget-but to todays Horror fans its probably akin to Blue Peter!!.

Ealing studios made some wonderful films, great fun.

Rob

 

[Mitch]

Rob..

The changelling and evil dead were others that had the '' absolutely frightening'' attached to them and as you say I watched them both recently and thought what was all that fuss about. Love the old movies thats being brought up by my grandmother who was a huge film fan
Mitch