Film Noir

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The Dark Beauty of Film Noir in 50 Perfect Shots

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In an attempt to capture the visual brilliance of film noir in one place, The Nitrate Diva presents 50 beautiful shots from the best of the genre.

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What I’ve Seen With Your Eyes: The Influences of ‘Blade Runner’

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From architects to comic strips: How Blade Runner blends media to create postmodern poetry.

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Celebrating the Giggling Horror of ‘Kiss of Death’

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70 years after its release, Kiss of Death still terrifies with Richard Widmark’s magnificent scene-stealer.

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Dramatic Irony and Character Deaths

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We explore the cinematic trope wherein a character dies at the beginning of the plot.

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The Naked Forest: ‘Twin Peaks’ and Film Noir

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A video essay explores connections on the surface and below.

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7 Essential Films to Watch in Noirvember

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A film noir primer.