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Film noir ( / nwɑːr /; French: [film nwaʁ]) is a cinematic term used primarily to describe stylized Hollywood crime dramas, particularly those that emphasize cynical attitudes and motivations. The 1940s and 1950s are generally regarded as the "classic period" of American film noir.
The 25 Best Film Noir Movies of All Time. by malthe-tuxen • Created 6 years ago • Modified 5 months ago. My 25 personal favorite film noir movies of all time. Honorable Mentions: The Killing (1956) - Stanley Kubrick. Kiss Me Deadly (1955) - Robert Aldrich. Night and the City (1950) - Jules Dassin. Gun Crazy (1950) - Joseph H. Lewis.
Jun 26, 2024 · film noir, style of filmmaking characterized by such elements as cynical heroes, stark lighting effects, frequent use of flashbacks, intricate plots, and an underlying existentialist philosophy. The genre was prevalent mostly in American crime dramas of the post- World War II era.
100 Best Film Noir Movies Ranked by Tomatometer. If you’ve got a bottle of whiskey, a ceiling fan lazily revolving above you, and a good eye for trouble (especially when it comes sauntering...
The Big Sleep. 1946 1h 54m Approved. 7.9 (91K) Rate. 86 Metascore. Private detective Philip Marlowe is hired by a wealthy family. Before the complex case is over, he's seen murder, blackmail and what might be love. Director Howard Hawks Stars Humphrey Bogart Lauren Bacall John Ridgely.
A screenwriter develops a dangerous relationship with a faded film star determined to make a triumphant return. Director Billy Wilder Stars William Holden Gloria Swanson Erich von Stroheim 2.
Jan 30, 1995 · Film noir is . . . 1. A French term meaning "black film," or film of the night, inspired by the Series Noir, a line of cheap paperbacks that translated hard-boiled American crime authors and found a popular audience in France.
