One of the most stylistically distinct genres, Film Noir is treated with particular care. The text usually distinguishes between Noir as a specific historical period (roughly 1941-1958) and Noir as a visual style. The analysis dives into the influence of German Expressionism, the prevalence of the femme fatale , and the post-war anxiety that birthed these stories of cynical detectives and doomed protagonists. For
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The book borrows from theorist Rick Altman to explain that genres are defined by two things: One of the most stylistically distinct genres, Film
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The book typically covers nine major genres, dedicating a rich, illustrated chapter to each: