Film Noir: Hollywood's Darkest Timeline

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.