neo-noir

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Meaning

(countable) An individual film of this kind.

(uncountable) A genre of film that combines elements of traditional film noir with modern themes and visuals.

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An ultra-low-budget Columbia Pictures production, it may qualify as the first intentional example of what is now called a neo-noir film; it was likely a source of inspiration for both Melville's Le Samouraï and Scorsese's Taxi Driver. Source: Internet

Biskind (2004), p. 258. The film has also been labeled as a black comedy and a " neo-noir ". Source: Internet

But the single best example of this neo-noir crime writing has been "Mystic River," Mr. Lehane's deep, sorrowful story of a murder near Boston. Source: Internet

It's a snappy neo-noir thriller, atmospherically filmed in Arizona, and with moments of dark comedy leavening the violence. Source: Internet

This suspenseful and sexy neo-noir mystery stars Pedro Capo, Aris Mejias, Laura Aleman, Xavier Torres, Cordelia Gonzalez, Modesto Lacen, Ana Isabelle. Source: Internet

The film has also been described as a black comedy and a " neo-noir ". Source: Internet

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