Film Noir to me are dark and brooding with seriously flawed and conflicted protagonists, often scratching and clawing to stay even. And then there’s the Dames ... can’t forget the Dames.
Many can list the classics, but how about the more contemporary
I’’m no expert but I would like to see others list some of their own contemporary Film Noir.
Chinatown — Too bad it was in color.
Bladerunner — They managed to do it with dark and brooding atmospheric color. I don’t consider it dystopian more than I consider it Film Noir.
Dark City — The reverse of Blade Runner, more Dystopia than Film Noir.
L.A Confidential — barely registers as Film Noir in my book.
Basic Instinct — would have been great without Jennifer Lopez
The American — Clooney for the win — unless it’s politics.
Body Heat — I’m still angry.
made a mistake. Basic Instinct didn’t have Jennifer Lopez, that’s another film that shouldn’t even be on a list of potential film Noir.
Out of sight.
Body Heat is a great modern noir. Probably my favorite. Or a tie with Blade Runner since you’re including it in your list. It certainly has the atmosphere. Sci-fi noir.
“Chinatown — Too bad it was in color.”
Ha- good point. It might be better in a stark b&w
“Basic Instinct — would have been great without Jennifer Lopez”
Did you mean Sharon Stone?
And have you ever seen ‘Hammett’? I’d include it with contemporary noir. Hard to find a copy but worth the hunt.
“Angel Heart” would certainly qualify for that list...