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5:43p, 6/3/19
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My all-time favorite is LA Confidential. But, any recommendations you have are appreciated.
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5:48p, 6/3/19
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It doesn't get more noir-er than pitch black.
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5:49p, 6/3/19
"None more black"
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6:01p, 6/3/19
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Maltese Falcon gets my vote. But LA Confidential is also in my top-10.
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6:09p, 6/3/19
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Blade Runner
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6:12p, 6/3/19
Brick and Chinatown are excellent.
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6:42p, 6/3/19
Alien Private Eye
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In reply to Whos Juan • 6:55p, 6/3/19
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Whos Juan said:
Blade Runner


This.
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7:13p, 6/3/19
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Chinatown.
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7:29p, 6/3/19
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Sin City
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8:45p, 6/3/19
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"The Big Sleep" wins for me, but "Out of the Past" is pretty close.
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9:57p, 6/3/19
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I like the Maltese Falcon because I like Bogart, but I would also recommend Double Indemnity.
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In reply to schmendeler • 10:09p, 6/3/19
GoT Season 8 Episode 3
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4:32a, 6/4/19
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Classic: Maltese Falcon, Double Indemnity, The Third Man, Touch of Evil, Kiss Me Deadly, Out of the Past, Detour

Neo Noir: Chinatown, LA Confidential, Mulholland Drive, Usual Suspects, Seven, Sin City, Body Heat, Blood Simple, Batman, Fight Club

Tech Noir: blade Runner, Terminator, The Crow, Dark City, Minority Report, The Matrix, Akira, Ghost in the Shell
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In reply to tk for tu juan • 7:55a, 6/4/19
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tk for tu juan said:
GoT Season 8 Episode 3
touche
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In reply to Bruce Almighty • 7:59a, 6/4/19
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Bruce Almighty said:
Classic: Maltese Falcon, Double Indemnity, The Third Man, Touch of Evil, Kiss Me Deadly, Out of the Past, Detour

Neo Noir: Chinatown, LA Confidential, Mulholland Drive, Usual Suspects, Seven, Sin City, Body Heat, Blood Simple, Batman, Fight Club

Tech Noir: blade Runner, Terminator, The Crow, Dark City, Minority Report, The Matrix, Akira, Ghost in the Shell


Pretty much sums it up. If I had to pick one, it'd be Double Indemnity. What an absolute classic.
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8:14a, 6/4/19
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Watch DePalma documentary on Netflix for an overview of the best. And I mostly agree with him.
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8:21a, 6/4/19
Probably my favorite genre

Third Man is the best. Double Indemnity is second.

Maltest Falcon and Big Sleep are way up there.
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8:36a, 6/4/19
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The Third Man is maybe my favorite movie of all time. I never get tired of watching it.
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In reply to Bruce Almighty • 10:58a, 6/4/19
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Bruce Almighty said:
Classic: Maltese Falcon, Double Indemnity, The Third Man, Touch of Evil, Kiss Me Deadly, Out of the Past, Detour

Neo Noir: Chinatown, LA Confidential, Mulholland Drive, Usual Suspects, Seven, Sin City, Body Heat, Blood Simple, Batman, Fight Club

Tech Noir: blade Runner, Terminator, The Crow, Dark City, Minority Report, The Matrix, Akira, Ghost in the Shell
Facts.
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11:00a, 6/4/19
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Can anyone concisely define what makes a movie a noir movie?

I've read the wiki page multiple times but never walk away with a clearer way of explaining it.
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In reply to Brian Earl Spilner • 2:12p, 6/4/19
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Brian Earl Spilner said:
Can anyone concisely define what makes a movie a noir movie?

I've read the wiki page multiple times but never walk away with a clearer way of explaining it.


It's hard to define, but you know it when you see it.
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2:15p, 6/4/19
in for The Third Man
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In reply to Coog97 • 2:26p, 6/4/19
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in for The Third Man
Good old Harry Lime.

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Claude!
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4:27p, 6/4/19
Miller's Crossing should also get some recognition.
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4:59p, 6/4/19
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The Grifters is good.
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In reply to Claude! • 5:08p, 6/4/19
Claude! said:
Miller's Crossing should also get some recognition.
Read The Glass Key, if you haven't already (you probably have).
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In reply to Liquid Wrench • 5:18p, 6/4/19
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Coog97 said:
in for The Third Man
Good old Harry Lime.


Is he still around (the poster)? He was one of my favorites.
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In reply to Sex Panther • 5:28p, 6/4/19
His material has dropped off a bit.
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In reply to Liquid Wrench • 6:04p, 6/4/19
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Claude! said:
Miller's Crossing should also get some recognition.
Read The Glass Key, if you haven't already (you probably have).
I own it and I've gotten part way through it, but I got distracted and never finished. Maybe I should go back to it...
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In reply to Claude! • 8:15p, 6/4/19
Miller's Crossing isn't a direct adaptation, but it's close enough to recognize.
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8:48a, 6/5/19
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8:52a, 6/5/19
Does Fury Road count as noir? Cause that was an outstanding movie.

Also, I second Chinatown.
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In reply to Bruce Almighty • 10:47a, 6/5/19
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Bruce Almighty said:
Brian Earl Spilner said:
Can anyone concisely define what makes a movie a noir movie?

I've read the wiki page multiple times but never walk away with a clearer way of explaining it.


It's hard to define, but you know it when you see it.
I'm not sure if I understand it completely but a consistent theme I've seen across these movies listed (that I've watched) is the more or less "who done it" mixed with a somewhat troubled protagonist. Like, mystery/suspense. With that said, would Shutter Island be considered noir?
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