Film Noir offers new perspectives on this highly popular and
influential film genre, providing a useful overview of its
historical evolution and the many critical debates over its
stylistic elements.
* Brings together a range of perspectives on a topic that has
been much discussed but remains notoriously ill-defined
* Traces the historical development of the genre, usefully
exploring the relations between the films of the 1940s and 1950s
that established the "noir" universe and the more recent films in
which it has been frequently revived
* Employs a clear and intelligent writing style that makes this
the perfect introduction to the genre
* Offers a thorough and engaging analysis of this popular area of
film studies for students and scholars
* Presents an in-depth analysis of six key films, each
exemplifying important trends of film noir: Murder, My
Sweet; Out of the Past; Kiss Me Deadly; The
Long Goodbye; Chinatown; and Seven
