Eighties Noir
The use of a vivid color palette makes Eighties Noir visually distinct. Steven Saunders (2009) called it “Sunshine Noir.” Ronald Reagan’s presidency signaled the end of the 1970s and the beginning of a new era. These neo-noirs demonstrate a reaction to Pr
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Neo-Noir as Post-Classical Hollywood Cinema
Robert Arnett
Neo-Noir as Post- Classical Hollywood Cinema
Robert Arnett Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA, USA
ISBN 978-3-030-43667-4 ISBN 978-3-030-43668-1 (eBook) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-43668-1 © The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2020 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are solely and exclusively licensed by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Cover illustration: Tithi Luadthong / Alamy Stock Photo Cover design: eStudioCalamar This Palgrave Macmillan imprint is published by the registered company Springer Nature Switzerland AG. The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
To paraphrase another writer: though the byline is mine, I did not write this book alone. I dedicate this book to the kind people who gave their time and insight to its preparation. Most of all I thank my wife, Jane, who sat through multiple viewings of many of the films with me, kept me sane, kept me on-task, and most importantly listened patiently.
Contents
1 Introduction 1 Part I Time-Specific Movements 21 2 Transitional Noir, 1960s–Early 1970s 23 3 Hollywood Renaissance Noir, 1969–1979 45 4 Eighties Noir 67 5 Nineties Noir 85 6 Digital Noir, 2001–Present109 Part II Thematic Movements 127 7 Nostalgia Noir129
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8 Hybrid Noir151 9 Remake and Homage Noir173 10 Conclusion193 Index201
List of Figures
Fig. 2.1 Fig. 2.2 Fig. 2.3 Fig. 2.4 Fig. 3.1 Fig. 3.2 Fig. 3.3 Fig. 4.1 Fig. 4.2 Fig. 4.3 Fig. 5.1 Fig. 5.2
Lee Marvin as a reflection in the sunglasses. The Killers, Don Siegel, dir., 1964, Criterion Collection Blu-ray “Lady, I don’t have the time.” The Killers, Don Siegel, dir., 1964, Criterion Collection Blu-ray Lee Marvin using stillness to focus attention. Point Blank, John Boorman, d
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