"New Black", from the Greek word neo, new; and the French word means black. Perhaps, film noir is dramatically developed and improved since this dark films came out between the early 1940's and the late 1950's. It was unrecognized and unappreciated kind of films because of it's scary themes and its dark visualization, especially when people became aware of this after world war II. I would think that after great depression, the last thing we would love to see is a dark movie that involves killing and characterized by conflicted antiheroes. According to David Ansen and Tara Weingarten from their article "The Neo Noir 90's" teenagers are not interested on this movie at all and stated that the only audience who enjoys film noirs "are directors,film students,critics and the most ardent,generally upscale film enthusiast" (Ansen and Weingarten). Despite of it's unique theme, noir films made their own name and reputation and constantly improving until it became into a lifestyle on it's own. From low budgeted movies and mostly independent films, they spend millions of dollars to pull through such doomy and dangerous movies. They also become a television shows, tons of them watched by billions of people, whether its about serial killers, crime scene investigation or just a psycho murdering bad people (Dexter) you would be amaze how many of us actually enjoy the thrill and evilness we get from this movie. Not only that noir is something we watch but eventually became part of our culture, a clothing line, a brand, fashion shows, advertisement, all derived from this classic movie.I have a perfume from victoria's secret name Noir tease, the color, the style and the smell. It's a beauty.I personally like it, the idea of the film, the darkness and mysteriousness it brings to the audience.
I liked the way you gave us the origin and meaning of the word “noir”. Your pictures do reflect the dark, low-key lighting, the femme fatale cinematic technics. Film noir from the 40’s and 50’s to 90’s has adapted to since and will keep adjusting to our current culture. Just like you mentioned it is noticeable in society from as you mentioned in perfume you bought. My daughter bought black suede shoes with skulls on them. Still scary and black I have watched tv show “Dexter” the unstable, puzzled, sardonic, black side of the character makes one wonder if there is such thoughts and actions real. This is a good show but at times it's a bit too scarry, brutal show to me.
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