Neo-noir - Douglas Keesey

A world-weary detective, a seductive femme fatale, a mysterious murder?these elements of classic film noir live again in more recent hardboiled detective films fromChinatowntoSin City. But the themes and styles of noir have also spilled over into contemporary films about gangsters, cops, and serial killers, such asReservoir Dogs,The Departed, andSe7en. New hybrid genres have been created, including psycho-noirs such asMemento, techno-noirs such asThe Matrix, and superhero noirs likeThe Dark Knight. Beginningby showinghow neo-noirs have drawn upon contemporary social and historical events as well as the latest technological advances in filmmaking, this book thendiscusses thelandmarkneo-noirs, the cult auteur figures of neo-noir,internationalfilms, and the remakes that put a new spin on past noirs. The main credits and a plot summary are given for eachmovies?includingFargo,Get Carter,L.A. Confidential,Mulholland Drive,Oldboy, andPulp Fiction?followed by an in-depth analysis containing original insights into the film'smeaning.Also included arefascinating facts, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and lively quotes from the cast and crew.