A new anthology from Silver and Ursini, longtime expert commentators of the noir movement. This book focuses on the visual style of the classic period through e
This collection of essays examines how New York and Los Angeles are depicted in noir and neo-noir films from the 1940s through the 21st century. These essays co
"A wonderful introduction to the workings of the Hollywood system. We learn in rich and yet accessible detail about special effects, technical wizardry and gadg
This text identifies a handful of plot elements that consistently recur within film noir and analyses in depth the memorable pictures that, while being vivid pr
Explores philosophical themes and ideas inherent in classic noir and neo-noir films, establishing connections to diverse thinkers ranging from Camus to the Fran