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Re: Film Noir!
From:
Peter Warren <[log in to unmask]>
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Film and TV Studies Discussion List <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Fri, 9 Feb 2001 14:37:00 -0500
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The 1946 Tay Garnett/John Garfield/Lana Turner version of "Postman" is
available on video - likely in the "classics" section/listing. There are
other film versions of the basic triangle "kill the husband" plot, such as
Double Indemnity (1944) and Body Heat (1981) - both excellent examples of
film noir. The basic difference in the depiction of the classic and neo film
noir femme fatale is the relaxation of film censorship over the years,
mainly the gradual demise of the Hollywood Production Code sections relating
to sex and violence. The Code was in full force during the forties, the
heyday of classic film noir. For instance, compare the seduction scene in
the 1946 and 1981 versions of "Postman". My advice is to find a good book on
Film Noir - there are quite a few around. It's really too big a subject to
cover comprehensively via email.
Peter Warren
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From: "kristel kristjansdottir" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2001 8:59 AM
Subject: Film Noir!


> Hello everybody...
> I am writing two papers relating to Film Noir.
> The first paper is on the adaptation of Cainīs The Postman Always Rings
> Twice.  As far as I am aware, two films have been made, but I have only
been
> able to get hold of the later version with Jack Nicholson and Jessica
Lang.
> I was not impressed by the film, and thought that the book was
better...but
> that is hardly an original opinion.
> Are there any fundamental concepts that I should bare in mind when writing
> my paper?
>
> The second, is a comparative piece: comparing the Noir femme fatale to the
> Neo-Noir femme fatale. Any suggestions?
>
> Need help. All input appreciated.
>
> Best Wishes
>
> Kristel
>
>
>
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