Film Noir

First off, I think that the Film Noir unit was one of the better units we have had.  Something about the plots and themes of these movies really grabs me.  After watching and learning about these movies, I have started to notice elements of them in newer movies, even-though many people believe that Film Noir no longer exists.  One striking example of this came when I was watching previews during my viewing of Transporter 3 (which was terrible, don't get me started) and I saw a preview for a movie called The Spirit.

Much like Sin City, thisfilm is mostly black and white and stars a detective working in the city.  As the preview progressed, it amazed me as to how much it fit the "definition"  of Film Noir.  There are many women who try to tempt him (fem-fatals) and there is even a glowing box of light (who would have expected a reference to Kiss Me Deadly?!?!?)(See 1:35 of trailer)  

Trailer

(Sorry about having to use the link, blogger is stupid in that you can only put in videos you have saved to your computer, I still highly recommend watching it)

This film seemed to defy the idea that Film Noir is dead.  As I pondered this concept, it did occur to me that although this film might have many of the aspects that make it like a Film Noir, it can't be one because the times are not what they used to be and people won't take it as they would back then.  Well, I still want to see it when it comes out and I will probably blog about it when I see it.