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Michael Rickard II
Sep 6, 20174 min read
"'To Live and Die in L.A.': Neo-Noir Was the Case. Part Four of Four."
William Friedkins's To Live and Die in L.A., a terrific thriller film, but does it qualify as film noir? Join me for part fourof this...
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Michael Rickard II
Aug 30, 20174 min read
"'To Live and Die in L.A.': Neo-Noir Was the Case. Part Three of Four."
William Friedkins's To Live and Die in L.A., a terrific thriller film, but does it qualify as film noir? Join me for part three of this...
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Michael Rickard II
Aug 23, 20174 min read
" 'To Live and Die in L.A.': Neo-Noir Was the Case. Part Two of Four."
Another noir element used in L.A. is the use of shadow. The film uses shadow and light to create a dual image on several characters’...
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Michael Rickard II
Aug 16, 20173 min read
" 'To Live and Die in L.A.': Neo-Noir Was the Case. Part One of Four."
William Friedkin’s 1985 film To Live and Die in L.A. is not only a terrific crime film but a true neo-noir film. The film contains noir...
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