Film Noir: Hollywood's Darkest Timeline
1 hr
From $150
Get an overview of Hollywood’s darkest timeline: film noir
About
Uncover the gritty plots, seedy characters, and dangerous cities—counting Chicago!—that make up American film noir.
Featuring major studio releases like The Maltese Falcon and Double Indemnity as well as B-movie fare like Detour, this program gives participants a solid overview of film noir: its French origins, cultural influences, genre problems, character types, and aesthetics.
What's Included
Chicago Movie Tours' virtual and in-person programs incorporate the following to bring the subject matter to life:
• HD video
• Photos
• Clips and screenshots
• Maps
• Newspapers
• Movie fan magazines
• Animated slideshows
• Expert commentary...and more
