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The Philosophy of Film Noir (Philosophy Of Popular Culture)
Mark T (Ed) Conard
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Description for The Philosophy of Film Noir (Philosophy Of Popular Culture)
Paperback. Argues that the essence and elements of noir have fundamentally influenced movies outside of the traditional noir period. Neo-noir films such as Pulp Fiction (1994), Fight Club (1999), and Memento (2000) have reintroduced the genre to a contemporary audience. Editor(s): Conard, Mark T. Series: The Philosophy of Popular Culture. Num Pages: 264 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: APFA; JFCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 367.
From The Maltese Falcon (1941) to Touch of Evil (1958), the classic film noir is easily recognizable for its unusual lighting, sinister plots, and feeling of paranoia. For critics and fans alike, these films defined an era. The Philosophy of Film Noir explores philosophical themes and ideas inherent in classic noir and neo-noir films, establishing connections to diverse thinkers ranging from Camus to the Frankfurt School. The authors, each focusing on a different aspect of the genre, explore the philosophical underpinnings of classic films such as The Big Sleep (1946), Out of the Past (1947), and Pulp Fiction (1994). They ... Read more
From The Maltese Falcon (1941) to Touch of Evil (1958), the classic film noir is easily recognizable for its unusual lighting, sinister plots, and feeling of paranoia. For critics and fans alike, these films defined an era. The Philosophy of Film Noir explores philosophical themes and ideas inherent in classic noir and neo-noir films, establishing connections to diverse thinkers ranging from Camus to the Frankfurt School. The authors, each focusing on a different aspect of the genre, explore the philosophical underpinnings of classic films such as The Big Sleep (1946), Out of the Past (1947), and Pulp Fiction (1994). They ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
University Press of Kentucky
Condition
New
Series
The Philosophy of Popular Culture
Number of Pages
264
Place of Publication
Lexington, United States
ISBN
9780813191812
SKU
V9780813191812
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About Mark T (Ed) Conard
Mark T. Conard, assistant professor of philosophy at Marymount Manhattan College in New York City, is the editor of many books, including The Philosophy of Neo-Noir and The Philosophy of Martin Scorsese.
Reviews for The Philosophy of Film Noir (Philosophy Of Popular Culture)
A fascinating, readable, and provocative book.... Highly recommended. - Choice ""Dense and intriguing, the book suggests noir is best perceived as a slightly warped mirror held up to contemporary society."" - Publishers Weekly ""Explores the philosophical underpinnings of movies from the classical noir period and... suggests that films aren't noir merely because they share a consistent tone, or certain visual ... Read more