research question: what is the significance of the femme fatale character in film noir and…
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… … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 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”
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”