r/noir
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After binging 13+ Parker novels, I'm convinced that these two are some of the best portrayals of the character type.
The parallels are there.
Thief: Frank is a Parker-esque safe cracker, traumatized by prison and desperate to find a semblance of normalcy. Also has a string of random businesses to clean his money, and he desperately wants to have a woman like Parker did. He throws it all away for revenge.
Heat: Neil is Parker in LA. He lives by a code, but throws it away for revenge. Ahem, yeah, I just finished Butcher's Moon.
Any Parker fans in here? I saw Statham's turn in the role in theaters and watched Play Dirty recently. These feel more like the book character, to me.
u/GulfCoastLaw — 1 day ago
Should I watch the theatrical cut or the director's cut? No spoilers please.
u/Few-Reveal6853 — 1 day ago
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Thoughts on Ross Macdonald vs Chandler?
I just finished The Chill and have read numerous other Macdonald novels in the Les archer series. I love them, great murder mysteries.
That being said, I don’t think I’ll ever re read them. Macdonald has some of the same revelations in his books as Chandler, but I’ve read big sleep at least three times and long goodbye maybe four or five. I can’t explain it. Something in chandlers writing goes beyond the details of the plot, and therefore lends to many re-reads.
Wondering if anyone else has this experience? Do you prefer chandler or Macdonald?
u/incognitomode71 — 5 hours ago
Charles McGraw, Dennis O’Keefe, ‘T-Men’ (1947). A trend in documentary-style procedurals produced noirs that were no longer skeptical of authority — they rooted for it. (Click link to read article.)
u/ElvisNixon666 — 5 hours ago
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u/waffen123 — 8 days ago
What to read after Marlowe
Hello all. Just started reading (listening to the audiobooks actually) the Phillip Marlowe books. Currently listening to “the little sister” loving it so far. My question is who do i read after ive exhausted all the marlowe stories? I loved Maltese falcon and was bummed that was the only sam spade novel. Any recommendations? Thanks in advance
u/Pure_Panic_6501 — 6 hours ago
We've had a trailer for a while, but I think we need to make it catchier.
Would love to hear your thoughts on how we can make it better.
I feel the people who do play the game, like it and want more, but we are still stuck <1000 wishlists for a long time.
u/Status-Maintenance-8 — 10 hours ago
LANFEP Post #325: Canadian Building
Post #325 for the LA Noire Freeroam Explorer Project — posting locations replicated by Team Bondi for LA Noire (currently touring the downtown area) that are not considered landmarks (either official or historic) but do have real-world equivalents.
Canadian Building
The 1910 Beaux Arts Canadian Building was the work of Los Angeles architects Parkinson and Bergstrom. It was constructed on the site of the old L.A. Federal Courthouse and Post Office (also known as the U.S. Post Office and Custom House).
More info:
Real-World Businesses and Points of Interest on the LA Noire Fandom Wikia site
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u/TohubohuFilm — 1 day ago
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Grant Avenue, Chinatown, San Francisco, on New Year's Eve. 1954 photo by Fred Lyon
u/waffen123 — 4 days ago
LANFEP Post #326: Central Building
Post #326 for the LA Noire Freeroam Explorer Project — posting locations replicated by Team Bondi for LA Noire (currently touring the downtown area) that are not considered landmarks (either official or historic) but do have real-world equivalents.
Central Building
The Central Building was designed by architects Parkinson & Bergstrom for newspaper publisher E.T. Earle. Opening in 1908, it was built as office space, capitalizing on its location opposite the Main Street Terminal, and promoted as a model fire-proof structure.
More info:
Real-World Businesses and Points of Interest on the LA Noire Fandom Wikia site
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u/TohubohuFilm — 11 hours ago
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u/waffen123 — 10 days ago
▲ 28 r/noir
Hi, I just finished my 4 out of 5 years of film school. Next semester I’m beginning work on my senior thesis, but the research phase has already begun.
Long story short, I have settled on creating a noir or neo-noir short film for my senior thesis. I do not have any major ideas yet, so over the summer I want to do my research.
My question is simple: in your all’s opinion, what are the 10-15 best noir/neo-noir films created?
I want to cast a wide net of inspiration but am not totally sure where to start. Any lists of favs or single recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!!
u/Chickdoodlepoo420 — 13 days ago
LANFEP Post #323: California State Department of Employment
All right, back to our regularly scheduled programming… Post #323 for the LA Noire Freeroam Explorer Project — posting locations replicated by Team Bondi for LA Noire (currently touring the downtown area) that are not considered landmarks (either official or historic) but do have real-world equivalents.
California State Department of Employment
The Legislature created the Department of Employment as part of the Unemployment Reserves Act in 1935. The purpose of the department was to operate a statewide system of employment agencies and distribute the payment of unemployment insurance to eligible unemployed workers.
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Real-World Businesses and Points of Interest on the LA Noire Fandom Wikia site
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u/TohubohuFilm — 3 days ago
LANFEP Post #320: California Petroleum Building
Post #320 for the LA Noire Freeroam Explorer Project — posting locations replicated by Team Bondi for LA Noire (currently touring the downtown area) that are not considered landmarks (either official or historic) but do have real-world equivalents.
California Petroleum Building
Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument #523
National Register of Historic Places #79000484 (contributing property to the Broadway Theater and Commercial District)
The Spanish Gothic-style California Petroleum Building (part of the complex that includes the United Artists Theatre) was designed by architects Walker and Eisen. Opening in 1927 and taken over a year later by Texaco, it included a 50-foot "dummy tower" to circumvent local height restrictions.
More info:
Historic/Additional Landmarks on the LA Noire Fandom Wikia site
Interactive LA Noire Touring Map on the LA Noire Fandom Wikia site
u/TohubohuFilm — 6 days ago