"Noir" is a French word that means "black." In literature and film, it is used to describe a specific genre that typically involves dark, mysterious, and often gloomy stories, usually associated with crime and a sense of cynicism.
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The collection featured bold, striking looks reminiscent of
film noir in colour.
He should know that,
in noir world, feeling safe and happy makes you an instant target.
I've always wanted to talk
noir with him, so I asked him why these films have such enduring appeal.
The music throughout the film has the air of a
classic noir film, which is one of the elements that works to subtly bring the two genres together without feeling forced.
This movie is pure tragedy, pure doomed film
noir from the very beginning.
It has come to be known as a «film
noir thriller», featuring four diverse protagonists.
I am definitely looking forward to picking it up in the next few weeks as I'm a sucker for a really good film
noir styled detective story.
Then the trench coat started to be worn by protagonists of the film
noir genre in the 1940s.
The sinister appearance of the villain and the woman who seems to be the titular prey communicates the story's potential for violence and crime in the great tradition of
crime noir storytelling.
A guide to classic film
noir on cable TV.
It will take a look at the making of the title, which was obviously recognised for its devotion to creating a life -
like noir setting and story.
Pixel Noir doesn't have a release date other than 2018 yet unfortunately so stay tuned to the Switch Player for more information as we get it.
It has a great
noir story and some rather interesting and cool investigation mechanics.
Some absolutely brutal scenes, combined with an appropriately dark film
noir setting and soundtrack, made Heavy Rain an immediate favorite.
He lends an authenticity to an already believable and cleverly structured
modern noir.
Like any
good Noir character, she is down on her luck, but proudly making the best of a bad situation.
This seems like it has the vibe of an old school
noir mystery, but with modern sensibilities and context.
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Is an introduction really necessary for one of the
greatest noir films ever created?
In the world of
American noir, every picture has a story attached.
The graphic novel
noir feel is becoming increasingly oppressive, and everyone is just so grim.
Luckily, it falls into a weird void of comedic, cheesy, sci -
fi noir.
The colors are fine and the films
noir look is never overly dark.
For hard - core
noir fans, this is a must - see.
We loved this union of an American
noir director and a French setting.
She starred in many film -
noir titles between 1945 and 1962.
The cabin isn't totally covered
en noir, though.
His role was key to creating a
stylish noir that would launch the careers of two modern masters.
The pulp, almost film
noir tone never stops seeming odd but that's the heart of the game's charm.
However, it would be a mistake to allow the controversy or the shock value to become the story of this excellent
noir comedy that takes black humor to a new level of darkness.
The lineup is a mix of landmark and obscure vintage movies from the classic film
noir era.
The exhibition title references the aesthetics of blues music and film
noir inspired illustration.
There are not
many noir games, but they have many fans.
This novel of the retail jewelry industry and a Biblical contest for love between two brothers is a masterpiece of
contemporary noir.
The mixture of film
noir narrative and great 3rd person shooter action made for a highly addictive game, that I spent countless hours playing.
Spider -
Man Noir is the most notable because melee combat is no longer an option.
The music perfectly captures the detective, film -
noir vibe that the game's visuals give off.
It is an action packed four - player game with neon /
noir visuals and an 80's soundtrack.
An underrated dark comic masterpiece, this film has strong
noir touches, themes and style.
Speaking of dark characters, pound for pound many of the most entertaining films in the festival are the ones with film
noir roots.
The sets, costumes, and photography provide a nice view of this film
noir gone wrong.
I loved the look of the film and it really has a
very noir style about it which the original doesn't.
The game's visual style is unique and brings that detective
noir influence into the game.
An old - fashioned suspense thriller that reads as fast as an addictive
domestic noir, it is simply terrific.