The Noir Western

Darkness on the Range, 1943–1962

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de David Meuel

Type

Studies

Sujet

Genre > Western

Mots Clés

western, 1940s, 1950s

Année d'édition

2015

Editeur

McFarland & Co

Collection

Film Noir

Langue

anglais

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Format

Paperback • 224 pages
6 x 9 inches (15 x 23 cm)

ISBN

978-0-7864-9452-1

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Description de l'ouvrage:
Beginning in the mid–1940s, the bleak, brooding mood of film noir began seeping into that most optimistic of film genres, the western. Story lines took on a darker tone and western films adopted classic noir elements of moral ambiguity, complex anti-heroes and explicit violence.

The noir western helped set the standard for the darker science fiction, action and superhero films of today, as well as for acclaimed TV series such as HBO’s Deadwood and AMC’s Breaking Bad. This book covers the stylistic shift in westerns in mid–20th century Hollywood, offering close readings of the first noir westerns, along with revealing portraits of the eccentric and talented directors who brought the films to life.

À propos de l'auteur :
The author of multiple books on film history, David Meuel has also published two books of poems, more than two dozen short stories, and hundreds of articles on subjects ranging from U.S. national parks to high technology. He lives in Gig Harbor, Washington.

Revue de Presse:
Jackie Jones Award for the Best Film Noir Book—Classic Images
"At last, a film noir book this year worth recommending. The territory Meuel covers has not been written about at any kind of length before, especially in book form, so we get a fresh perspective on these films…significant…his analyses are intelligent, thoughtful, and to the point. Meuel is an excellent writer…insightful…will enlighten even the most well-read noir fan Few books actually break new ground, but this one does…a sharp, concise discussion on the films and what makes them noir"—Classic Images
"The ‘best film noir book’ of the year."—Examiner
"Recommended"—ARBA
"Excellent"—Western Clippings
"This book is both for scholars and film enthusiasts, especially fans of westerns and noirs. Meuel makes one want to discover or rediscover noir elements to add to their value in film culture"—Journal of American Culture

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