Perhaps it's our own dark disillusioned times, but it certainly seems that the film noir genre has withstood the test of time in its own unique way. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences thinks so and had organized fifteen film noir classics from the 1940's, all of which were nominated in the writing categories. This summer-long series is introduced by contemporary screenwriters whose own work reflects the film noir style. Tonight's feature was Laura and in July we are introduced to Double Indemnity. Through August 30th. http://www.oscars.org or visiting the box office on Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills.
Monday, May 24, 2010
From the Dark Side: Oscar Noir
Perhaps it's our own dark disillusioned times, but it certainly seems that the film noir genre has withstood the test of time in its own unique way. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences thinks so and had organized fifteen film noir classics from the 1940's, all of which were nominated in the writing categories. This summer-long series is introduced by contemporary screenwriters whose own work reflects the film noir style. Tonight's feature was Laura and in July we are introduced to Double Indemnity. Through August 30th. http://www.oscars.org or visiting the box office on Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills.
