The Art Of Noir: The Posters and Graphics from the Classic Period of Film Noi

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Margarita Carmen Cansino in Brooklyn, New York with dark brown hair, she later changed it into her trademark red which This film is always mentioned as a film noir classic. It was much more, a social commentary on divorce and the struggles of a woman on her own in a world dominated by men. Well ahead of it’s time for 1945. Directed by Michael Curtiz (Casablanca) the film was nominated for 6 Oscars (including Best Picture) with the Best Actress award going to Joan Crawford for her performance as Mildred Pierce. The film was adapted from a James Cain novel of the same name. Of course the book was much harsher and bloody and steeped in cynicism than the script ever was. Film noir is essentially blue-collar Greek tragedy, which is also reflected in film noir posters where there is plenty of

shadowy and stark sets film noirs. Ironically, it gave them more meaning and hidden symbolism than the higher budgeted This Gun for Hire is considered one of the best film noir ever made and this beautiful poster is also one of the most sought after posters by collectors. Rita Hayworth's incredible beauty and magnetic screen presence. Her charisma and allure will make any room more appealing Always a contentious issue between true film noir fans is when, exactly, was the golden age of the genre. We agree with the time frame described by the Wikipedia entry. There have been numerous films produced since that could definitely be described as film noir. Typically if the movie was made after the late 1950's it could be described as "Neo Noir". More recent examples would be "Chinatown" (1974), "Body Heat" (1981), "The Manchurian Candidate" (1962), and more recently the excellent "The Usual Suspects" (1995). detective films during and following World War II, such as The Maltese Falcon, Double Indemnity and The Woman in theTouch of Evil is a fantastic film noir poster that highlights the stars of this feature, who are now household names. Wikipedia said this about film noir: "Film noir is a cinematic term used primarily to describe stylish Hollywood crime dramas, particularly those that emphasize cynical attitudes and sexual motivations. Hollywood's classic film noir period is generally regarded as stretching from the early 1940's to the late 1950's." That about nails it! also for that adrenaline rush. The stories in the noir g enr Read more e of film are often done so well and suspenseful that they cinematic techniques. This is hardly surprising as the one and only Orson Welles was at the helm of this cinematic jewel. For us, movie poster fans the movie posters produced for these films are some the best designs ever done. Typical design elements of film noir movie posters are steamy images of gorgeous, sultry femme fatales and guys with fedoras and hand guns. Omnipresent were images of men and women smoking. In fact, one might say (running contrary to the folks who protest the images of actors smoking in films) that some of the best film noir movie posters have images of cigarettes dangling from mouths or nestled in the actors hands.

focal point in your home or even the office. The protagonists in classic film noirs are normally driven by their past or Though it fell a few years later into the timeline, it defined the mise-en-scene for its successors. That’s courtesy of cinematographer John F. Seitz, who brought the dark visual elements of German Expressionism.excellent lineup of film noir posters that will bring that elusive element into your space with magnificent motifs. The still hold weight for today’s audience, still thrilling us and giving us an little rush. Photowall presents to you an

represented in film noir posters by motifs like Third Man, a very stylish and visually arresting sight. Touch of Evil is Marketing a film in the 21 stcentury is a full-on operation, and as such, some techniques that held more value yesteryear are no longer considered to be the primary resource to build up anticipation. Among those tools is the film’s poster, the image, or collage of images, that should represent the essence of what a film has to offer, either a teasing image or outright declaration of the awesomeness one is about to witness. For some years already film posters have mostly been the result of perfunctory collaging via specialty computer programs. Decades ago, however, the movie’s poster held much more sway, and as such more effort was put into creating them. Sign-up for our newsletterand get news, updates and special offers For collectors of Vintage Posters, Photography and Art — Limited Runs!she became known for. Hayworth’s well-known pin up photo from Life magazine was one of the most popular pin ups for We all miss a little suspense and thrill in our lives, which is also why we dedicate our hobbies not just to comfort, but grow old and make them timeless. Noir is so compelling because it is average people in these extraordinary situations. We have compiled our latest category of the greatest movie posters of all-time. While many a film noir were made on very low budgets, the studios spared no expense when designing the promotional art. Leaving the world with some of the most beautifully and stunning poster art. This is why authentic vintage film noir posters are universally collectible, with some titles getting top dollar at auction or through poster dealers.