{"product_id":"9781842433119","title":"Neo-noir","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDirectors discussed include the Coen Brothers, David Lynch, Michael Mann, Christopher Nolan, Steven Soderbergh, and Quentin Tarantino\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eA world-weary detective, a seductive femme fatale, a mysterious murder—these elements of classic film noir live again in more recent hardboiled detective films from \u003ci\u003eChinatown\u003c\/i\u003e to \u003ci\u003eSin City\u003c\/i\u003e. But the themes and styles of noir have also spilled over into contemporary films about gangsters, cops, and serial killers, such as \u003ci\u003eReservoir Dogs\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Departed\u003c\/i\u003e, and\u003ci\u003e Se7en\u003c\/i\u003e. New hybrid genres have been created, including psycho-noirs such as \u003ci\u003eMemento\u003c\/i\u003e, techno-noirs such as \u003ci\u003eThe Matrix\u003c\/i\u003e, and superhero noirs like \u003ci\u003eThe Dark Knight\u003c\/i\u003e. Beginning by showing how neo-noirs have drawn upon contemporary social and historical events as well as the latest technological advances in filmmaking, this book then discusses the landmark neo-noirs, the cult auteur figures of neo-noir, international films, and the remakes that put a new spin on past noirs. The main credits and a plot summary are given for each movies—including \u003ci\u003eFargo\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e Get Carter\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eL.A. Confidential\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMulholland Drive\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e Oldboy\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ePulp Fiction\u003cb\u003e—\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003efollowed by an in-depth analysis containing original insights into the film's meaning. Also included are fascinating facts, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and lively quotes from the cast and crew.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oldcastle Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47058831507696,"sku":"9781842433119","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781842433119_p0.jpg?v=1763741408","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781842433119","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}