Detourfollows Al Roberts (Tom Neal), a piano player grieving a breakup with the woman he loves.
For film noir beginners,Detouris an easy must-watch.
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This isone of the last great classic noirs, combining corruption, murder, and politicsin one feature.
Watch it for Welles and the unforgettable opening shot.
Theshadowy cinematography of Sir Carol Reed’s vision gives this feature a certain defining qualityfor thrillers.
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The Third Manfollows the arrival of screenwriter Holly Martins (Joseph Cotten) to Ally-occupied Vienna.
The movie’s prevalent themes include paranoia, fear, and nihilism.
In that case, Aldrich’s noir could surely be relevant nowadays.
It’s a good choice, but a safe one, in many ways.
Steele isBogart’s most fleshed out, intense character, and the best role he’s ever played.
This may not be a classic film noir, but it’ll stick with you for a long time.
Sunset Boulevardopens with the death of screenwriter Joe Gillis (William Holden).
TheJacques Tourneurmovie waspraised for exceptional cinematography and a complex plot, though it’s pretty cynical in nature.
Kathie is a stunning and deadly femme fatale,one of the greatest in film noir.
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In the book, Spade is misogynistic and unserious, grinning into everyone’s faces with arrogance.
The Maltese Falcon is a noir masterpiece, “the stuff dreams are made of.”
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