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After World War II the edgy Film Noir genre became popular in the United States. ... However, despite their B status, Film Noir found a wide, welcoming audience. ... While Curtis Hanson’s LA Confidential (1997) and Arthur Penn’s Bonnie and Clyde (1967) contain some elements of Film Noir, other aspects of the films do not remain faithful to the style.
Curtis Hanson’s LA Confidential remains true to the Film Noir style in a myriad of ways. ... Another Film Noir element that LA Confidential embraces is the cynical, incorruptible detective. ...
A Film Noir woman is provocative, sexual, and has a past. ... Film Noir is also usually thought of having a sexual, sensual quality; Lynn’s home is adorned with silk and her voice is soft an gentle.
Lighting and shadows are used to add drama in Film Noir. LA Confidential also makes use of this film technique. ... Occasionally, however, LA Confidential strays from the Film Noir lighting style, most notably in the scene where Lynn lets Bud into her bedroom. ...
Like in Film Noir movies, LA Confidential uses a plot that centers around murder and violence.
Approximate Word count = 856
Approximate Pages = 3.4
(250 words per page double spaced)
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