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‘Love Lies Bleeding’ and the 21st Century Noir Movie Canon

The Big Picture

CHAPTER

The Evolution of Noir in Modern Cinema

Dive into a discussion about the evolution of film noir in the 21st century, from traditional male protagonists to diverse characters in varied settings, exploring themes of moral ambiguity and tragic endings. The chapter references classic noir films like 'Maltese Falcon' and 'Chinatown' and modern interpretations like 'Gone Girl', subverting conventional genre elements. Delve into the complexity of characters and plots in contemporary noir, highlighting the resurgence of Ryan Gosling's career and his collaborations with directors like Nicolas Winding Refn.

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