English 173
The Language and Literature of Films: Film Noir
| Section | Semester | Instructor | Time | Location | Course Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spring 2011 | Bader, Julia
Bader, Julia |
TTh 5:30-7 + films Thurs. 7-10 p.m. | 123 Wheeler |
Other Readings and Media
Telotte, J.: Voices in the Dark; Kaplan, K.: Women in Film Noir; Silver & Ursini, eds.: Film Noir Reader 4; Martin, R.: Mean Streets and Raging Bulls
Description
We will examine film noir's influence on neo-noir and its relationship to "classical" Hollywood cinema, as well as its history, theory and generic markers, while analyzing in detail the major films in this area. The course will also be concerned with the social and cultural background of the 40's, the representation of femininity and masculinity, and the spread of Freudianism.
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