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Beginning in the mid-1940s, the bleak, brooding mood of film noir began seeping into that most optimistic of film genres, the western. Story lines took on a darker tone and western films adopted classic noir elements of moral ambiguity, complex anti-heroes and explicit violence. The noir western helped set the standard for the darker science fiction, action and superhero films of today, as well as for acclaimed TV series such as HBO's Deadwood and AMC's Breaking Bad. This book covers the stylistic shift in westerns in mid-20th century Hollywood, offering close readings of the first noir westerns, along with revealing portraits of the eccentric and talented directors who brought the films to life.
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About the Author
A lifelong student of films, David Meuel has also published more than 100 poems, numerous short stories, and hundreds of articles on subjects ranging from theater to U.S. national parks, to writing and speaking for business. He lives in Menlo Park, California.
Review
"At last, a film noir book this year worth recommending. The territory Meuel covers has not been written about at any kind of length before, especially in book form, so we get a fresh perspective on these films...significant...his analyses are intelligent, thoughtful, and to the point. Meuel is an excellent writer...insightful...will enlighten even the most well-read noir fan Few books actually break new ground, but this one does...a sharp, concise discussion on the films and what makes them noir"--Classic Images; "the 'best film noir book' of the year."--Examiner; "recommended"--ARBA; "excellent"--Western Clippings; "this book is both for scholars and film enthusiasts, especially fans of westerns and noirs. Meuel makes one want to discover or rediscover noir elements to add to their value in film culture"--Journal of American Culture.
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- PublisherMcFarland & Company
- Publication date2015
- ISBN 10 0786494522
- ISBN 13 9780786494521
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages224
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