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Author: Jake R. Tidwell
*this is a rough draft* The Noir Motif Connecting Existential Designs throughout differing modes of Noir Expression ABSTRACT— The focus of this paper will be to examine the role of Existentialism throughout various formats of Noir. Ranging from the classic Film Noir The Maltese Falcon to Neo-Noir Altered Carbon, this paper will decipher the umbrellaContinue reading “Noir Project Working Draft”
*subject to change In brief, I will write a traditional term paper essay focusing on the philosophical element of existentialism’s role in various formats of Noir. I’ll answer the question ‘are we products of our environment?’ and look at not only Classical Noir, but Neo-Noir screenings, Poems, Readings, and Allegories. I’ll connect how existentialism isContinue reading “Prospectus Outline”
… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … In the modernized version of Film Noir, the Neo-Noir takes Classic Noir to a different level by focusing on premeditated sensationalism. It incorporates a more racially-diverse cast, rather than relying uponContinue reading “Storyboard and Audio Recording”
Script Draft How is mental illness portrayed in Noir? That is precisely what I’ll analyze in this video essay, but first I’ll describe the context of Film Noir. Noir normally takes precedence in film by turning conventional Hollywood cinema on its head. It came directly as a result of the environment of disillusionment casted byContinue reading “Script Draft & Annotated Bibliography”
*subject to change I’ve decided to take the ‘Traditional Term Paper Essay’ route. It will be approximately 4500-5000 words, or 16-20 pages. The focus of my essay will be the philosophical element of existentialism’s role in various formats of Noir. I’ll answer the question ‘are we products of our environment?’. To answer this question andContinue reading “Noir Project Proposal”
Phase I: Proposal and Comments Does suffering breed greatness? This is the question I’ll engage in for my video essay, as I explore the philosophical element of existentialism, the visual language of expressionism, and the treatment of mental illness in the Noir/Neo-Noir genre. To answer the question, I’ll call upon quotes from existentialist philosophers andContinue reading “Noir Video Essay Proposal”
Orson Welles’ classic post-war noir film The Lady from Shanghai (1948) engages with a plethora of formal elements. This one-of-a-kind feature stands out for its remarkably stylized visual imagery. Throughout the film, Michael is established as a passive hero because unlike all of the other characters in the film, he doesn’t really desire anything besides adventure andContinue reading “Scene 3: Formal Elements / The Lady from Shanghai (1948)”
John Huston’s post-war noir film The Asphalt Jungle (1950) features a desolate and barren Midwestern city. The plot involves a group of misfits planning and executing a jewelry heist. Back-stabbings force the characters to unravel amongst themselves, as the city bears witness. The city plays a crucial role in this film, as it works to encapsulate theContinue reading “Scene 2: Themes / The Asphalt Jungle (1950)”