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The Philosophy of Film Noir by Mark T Conard; NetLibrary, Inc is a performing arts available to read on EtoBox.
What is The Philosophy of Film Noir about?
An essay collection examining the philosophical elements of select films in noir cinema, as well as the genre's legacy in film and culture. A drifter with no name and no past, driven purely by desire, is convinced by a beautiful woman to murder her husband. A hard-drinking detective down on his luck becomes involved with a gang of criminals in pursuit of a priceless artifact. The stories are at once romantic, pessimistic, filled with anxiety and a sense of alienation, and they define the essence
Who reads The Philosophy of Film Noir?
It is typically read by artists, cooks, musicians and hobbyists working from how-to references.
Common subject areas: arts, cooking, music, crafts.
- Author
- Mark T Conard; NetLibrary, Inc
- Publisher
- The University Press of Kentucky
- Published
- 2005
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780813137155
- Category
- performing arts
- Subjects
- Philosophy, History, Sports
- Rating
- 3.8 / 5 (50 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
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