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- What is Noir Fiction?So what is "noir" fiction? It is hard to pin down an exact definition of noir fiction; however there are some elements and authors that truly define the term.
- Cornell Woolrich: The Inventor of Noir FictionCornell Woolrich was a contemporary of Dashiell Hammett and James M. Cain. That he isn't as well known despite being more influential is par for the course in the history of American literature.
Thriller Movie Has Movie Stars Headed to Oklahoma: Jessica Alba, Kate Hudson, Casey Affleck Star in Noir FilmJessica Alba, Kate Hudson and Casey Affleck are some of the movie stars headed to Oklahoma to star in the thriller noir film, The Killer Inside Me. Casting Calls and Link to photo of Jim Thompson, the author.- Film Noir:Writers Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler, helped establish film noir as a genre of film noir.
- Flood -- the Beginning of a Soon-to-End Noir SeriesAndrew Vachss' modern classic Burke series of novels will end this year with the publication of Another Life. Flood is the first of this classic, one-of-a-kind series.
British Film Noir Classics of the 1940'sAlthough the first part of the decade was filled with uncertainty and war the British film industry produced many great films and some great classic films. Here are ten films from the 1940's that are rated highly and great entertainment for film noir fans- Book Review: Dust City by Robert Paul WestonDust City by Robert Paul Weston is a young adult novel that is both a fractured fairy tale and example of noir fiction. When looking for a unique take on fairy tale characters and what the bigger picture might be for them, then this book will deliver.
- Author Richard Thomas Shows He Will Be a Major Force in Fiction with "Transubstantiate"Richard Thomas may not be a name you know, currently, when it comes to your fiction reading, but you should.
What is Film Noir?Perhaps Film Noir can be seen as a reference point for follow up discussions rather than a cut and dried type of movie genre.
EBook Review: Pet Noir by Pati NagleReview of the eBook Pet Noir by Pati Nagle. Science Fiction Fantasy mystery novel features a specially engineered cat that solves mysteries on the space base Gamma.- "The Killing" on AMC: America's Obsession with Scandinavian NoirAmerica's fascination with Scandinavian detective fiction is illustrated in AMC's original TV series, "The Killing."
The Top Podcasts for Fiction Writers to Teach the ArtBeing a good fiction writer means you have to live and breath the art. Regardless of the genre that you write in these examples of podcasts will teach you something about the craft!- The Top Five Science Fiction Tabletop Role-Playing GamesAn overview of the best five tabletop science fiction RPGs ever published.
- The Best Neo-noir Movies in EnglishDiscussion of the fuzzily bounded genre neo-noir, discussion of the ten best ones, and a rank-ordered list of 30 more.
Film Noir: A PrimerFilm noir is among the most important American genre of film. Here's what you need to know about this influential style of film-making.- 5 Movies Every Science Fiction Fan Should SeeAn overview of 5 classic movies for devoted fans of science fiction.
- Florida Noir - Mystery, Crime Fiction Writing from Sunshine StateFlorida Noir - Sun-drenched bullets, murder and mayhem.
- Chinatown and L.A. Confidential as Neo-NoirThough Film Noir's heyday has long passed, its influence can still be seen in contemporary work. Two such examples are Roman Polanski's 1974 classic Chinatown and Curtis Hanson's 1997 L.A. Confidential.
- The Top Ten Science Fiction Movies of All TimeThere are a lot of classic science fiction films, from Metropolis to Donnie Darko that resonate with devoted audiences. But few that have captured the public attention and stimulated the public's imagination like these ten:
- Ten Best Science Fiction Films of All TimeSpace travel, aliens, futures both bright and dark, and the end of the world. Here are some of the best of science fiction in film.
- An In-depth Look at the Lasting Legacy of the Film Noir GenreAn in-depth look at the lasting legacy of film noir reveals an innovative, influential genre.
- Pulp Fiction and the Conventions of Film NoirDoes Pulp Fiction qualify as film noir or not? Not!
- Paradoxical and Out of Chronological Order: Pulp Fiction ReviewPulp Fiction is a 90s film set in the 70s era. It is a crime thriller that starts with four minutes of dialogue, "Miserlou" played over the opening credits, and another 11 minutes of talking before the first shot is fired.
Film Classics: Pulp FictionBlend noir with two servings of pop culture and you get Pulp Fiction.- About Science Fiction Genres: Cyberpunk, Anthropological and Hard SFThis article describes three of the science fiction genres and recommending examples of each.
Being Quentin Tarantino: From 'Pulp Fiction' to 'Kill Bill'Quentin Tarantino hit the film scene with one of the classics of modern film, "Pulp Fiction." Since then he is widely considered to be the most important director in America. This article speaks on the indie director.- Boppin' Along with Film Noir: Neither Form was Appreciated in Its Time, but Clearly Evidence of Their Impressions Can Be Seen TodayThough bop was directed more towards an African-American audience and film noir to a mass audience, both contain characteristics that make them the antithesis of their predecessors.
How to Choose a Film Noir MovieBefore you can learn how to choose a film noir you must first understand what film noir is. At its most basic linguistic level the term film noir is simply a fancy French way of saying black film.- Sin City: Faux NoirA film with a very impressive visual style bogged down by inconsistencies in writing, acting, directing, and a flawed understanding of film noir. Childish depicition of women and sometimes serious, somtimes silly comic book violence undermine the film.
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