That's why Cry of the City is probably my favorite noir poster. It best captures the cinematography involved in making a great noir. Some poster I love such as Detour and Gun Crazy didn't make the list because they are bright and a bit cartoony.
From: MoPo List [mailto:mop...@listserv.american.edu] On Behalf Of Michael B Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 3:50 PM To: MoPo-L@LISTSERV.AMERICAN.EDU Subject: [MOPO] film noir posters i understand that the point of the comments is to select poster(s) that truly depict the "noir" mood of film noir classics. understanding "noir" takes time. but i believe noir involves so much of dark, dark camera angles, images & shadows and shadows and shadows. it is sorta ironic and contradictory that noir film posters often had artwork colorful images. michael Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: lists...@listserv.american.edu In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
