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08/03/2011 10:59:28 PM · #1 |
Interestingly, many of these films were made in the days of studio censorship, so happy endings were tacked onto some of them. Adds another layer of futility somehow: a cheap happy ending. Actually, you don't have to go back to the 50s for that. You'll find it in Blade Runner.
So be sure to slap a cheap, happy end onto your photo. Leroy may be able to offer advice on that. |
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08/03/2011 11:03:58 PM · #2 |
| I'm sure Leroy has been slapped many a time ;) |
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08/03/2011 11:09:05 PM · #3 |
| I just don't know what's the best subject to shot for this challenge. anyone care to share some ideas? |
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08/03/2011 11:12:55 PM · #4 |
so maybe i can get a 2-fer and shoot my Abandon Building and Film Noir at the same time ;-)
-mefnj |
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08/04/2011 03:55:47 AM · #5 |
Originally posted by daisydavid:
I'm sure Leroy has been slapped many a time ;) |
Only when there wasn't a happy ending.
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08/04/2011 03:59:25 AM · #6 |
| I haven't a clue what to do (I'm a newbie on here) but the challenge sounds great! |
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08/04/2011 04:08:50 AM · #7 |
Originally posted by missymoo:
I haven't a clue what to do (I'm a newbie on here) but the challenge sounds great! |
A good place to start would be to research what some popular films of the genre were and watch them, pay attention to lighting, theses, and subject matter.
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The Maltese Falcon (1941) is a good start. It's probably one of the most well known of the genre.
Message edited by author 2011-08-04 04:20:26.
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08/04/2011 04:24:53 AM · #8 |
| i think the hubby might be volunteering to model for me on this one! ;-) |
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08/05/2011 09:32:48 AM · #9 |
I can look at these all day long
Film Noir Images |
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08/05/2011 03:26:53 PM · #10 |
I haven't been around DPC lately, certainly not entering challenges and infrequently voting... but this makes me want to get my camera out! I'm pleased this challenge idea finally got selected, and I hope I can pull it together to submit an entry this weekend.
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08/05/2011 03:54:14 PM · #11 |
Me too! Just great stuff... |
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08/05/2011 05:45:55 PM · #12 |
Originally posted by citymars:
I haven't been around DPC lately, certainly not entering challenges and infrequently voting... but this makes me want to get my camera out! I'm pleased this challenge idea finally got selected, and I hope I can pull it together to submit an entry this weekend. |
It's about time!! Welcome back. |
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08/05/2011 07:18:33 PM · #13 |
If you're looking for a good dose of film noir, TCM is showing The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946) in about 45 minutes. John Garfield and Lana Turner star.
Other favorites of mine:
Third Man (1949, Orson Welles, Joseph Cotten)
D.O.A. (1950, Edmund O'Brien. Public domain, watch it on YouTube)
Criss-Cross (1949, Burt Lancaster, Yvonne DeCarlo)
I could go on. Maybe I will. Later...
Message edited by author 2011-08-05 19:22:43. |
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08/05/2011 09:27:09 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by bvy:
If you're looking for a good dose of film noir, TCM is showing The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946) in about 45 minutes. John Garfield and Lana Turner star.
Other favorites of mine:
Third Man (1949, Orson Welles, Joseph Cotten)
D.O.A. (1950, Edmund O'Brien. Public domain, watch it on YouTube)
Criss-Cross (1949, Burt Lancaster, Yvonne DeCarlo)
I could go on. Maybe I will. Later... |
Watching "Double indemnity" now...great stuff |
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08/05/2011 09:32:51 PM · #15 |
Not to hijack the thread, but one of my sons Brad told me one time that until he was about 6 or so, he thought that the world didn't have color back in the "old days" because all the movies from that era were black & white.
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08/06/2011 02:44:59 PM · #16 |
| Not really a subject for a last minute entry. Should have made a photo of that dead mole lying under my bed for a night (present from our cats). |
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08/07/2011 03:19:26 AM · #17 |
| Let's go for the votes now! mod. Cut the cakes into 18 slices. |
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08/07/2011 03:33:30 AM · #18 |
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08/07/2011 08:40:36 PM · #19 |
| Starting Double Indemnity on Netflix right now to look for inspiration. |
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08/09/2011 11:23:25 AM · #20 |
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08/09/2011 12:03:14 PM · #21 |
No Film Noir for me...
I had planned to get out and about and shoot some candids by streetlight by the canals but the City Centre is closed due to civil unrest. :-( |
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08/09/2011 12:08:20 PM · #22 |
Originally posted by paulbtlw:
I had planned to get out and about and shoot some candids by streetlight by the canals but the City Centre is closed due to civil unrest. :-( |
Stay safe Paul. |
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08/09/2011 12:15:43 PM · #23 |
Originally posted by paulbtlw:
No Film Noir for me...
I had planned to get out and about and shoot some candids by streetlight by the canals but the City Centre is closed due to civil unrest. :-( |
Are you going down to the free for all at your local camera store instead of the film noir shoot ? shame on you. |
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08/09/2011 12:36:42 PM · #24 |
Originally posted by paulbtlw:
No Film Noir for me...
I had planned to get out and about and shoot some candids by streetlight by the canals but the City Centre is closed due to civil unrest. :-( |
Where is your sense of adventure? Just think about all the great images ... |
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08/09/2011 05:55:52 PM · #25 |
Originally posted by paulbtlw:
No Film Noir for me...
I had planned to get out and about and shoot some candids by streetlight by the canals but the City Centre is closed due to civil unrest. :-( |
well, Paul, you have been winning too many challenges of late (as well as Posthumous picks), so this will give the rest of us a chance! ;-)
but seriously, hope all goes well.
-mefnj |
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