Film Noir

Thematically, film noir frequently centered on portrayals of women of questionable virtue-this had become rare in Hollywood post the pre-Code era. Double Indemnity, directed by Billy Wilder;... Read allThematically, film noir frequently centered on portrayals of women of questionable virtue-this had become rare in Hollywood post the pre-Code era. Double Indemnity, directed by Billy Wilder; setting the mold was Barbara Stanwyck's unforgettable femme fatale, Phyllis Dietrichson. ... Read allThematically, film noir frequently centered on portrayals of women of questionable virtue-this had become rare in Hollywood post the pre-Code era. Double Indemnity, directed by Billy Wilder; setting the mold was Barbara Stanwyck's unforgettable femme fatale, Phyllis Dietrichson. This series will explore the work and influences of directors and writers, including Nicho... Read all