MODERN NEO-NOIR: From Taxi Driver (1976) to Flinch (2021)

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  • čas přidán 9. 09. 2024
  • In this video essay & analysis, I explore the resurgence of film noir in modern neo-noir. Let me know what your favourite neo-noir film is in the comments!
    Thank you to Flinch (2021) for sponsoring the video. Find more information out about the film here: www.flinchthemovie.com

Komentáře • 46

  • @thefilmessay9832
    @thefilmessay9832  Před 3 lety +6

    What's your favourite neo-noir film? (Bonus points if I don't mention it in this video)

    • @thefilmessay9832
      @thefilmessay9832  Před 3 lety +1

      @ma dici a me? nothing tops Scorsese 🐐

    • @markodjuric4282
      @markodjuric4282 Před 3 lety +3

      My favourite neo noir films are Chinatown directed by Roman Polanski, Carlito's way directed by De Palma, Red Rock West and 8mm.

    • @gildardorodriguez4356
      @gildardorodriguez4356 Před 3 lety +4

      Drive and You were never really here.

    • @thefilmessay9832
      @thefilmessay9832  Před 3 lety

      @@gildardorodriguez4356 great calls!

    • @gildardorodriguez4356
      @gildardorodriguez4356 Před 3 lety

      @@thefilmessay9832 There are endless great movies of this genre, but those two are the ones I go and see back again and again.

  • @mayukh9536
    @mayukh9536 Před 3 lety +5

    Some recent favs. that come to mind are _Only God Forgives_ , _Inherent Vice_ , _Long Day's Journey into Night_ & _The Wild Goose Lake_ .

  • @user-hw8nr3mu8e
    @user-hw8nr3mu8e Před 2 lety +10

    Can the style of David Fischer be called Neo-noir? Personally my favorite director; the beautiful cinematography, sober color pallete and dark shadows and interesting themes.

  • @user-ko4op1oe5p
    @user-ko4op1oe5p Před 3 lety +5

    Michael Mann's Thief is my all time favorite of the genre

    • @Landa8
      @Landa8 Před 11 měsíci

      I heard drive with Ryan gosling was inspired by thief and honestly thief is so much better

  • @gabrielidusogie9189
    @gabrielidusogie9189 Před 3 lety +6

    This is well made. Gonna be sharing this with everyone I can

  • @SimonMordue
    @SimonMordue Před 2 lety +2

    Cold in July, Red Rock West, Nightcrawler, Blood Simple..

  • @R3___114
    @R3___114 Před 6 měsíci

    Flinch is so underrated

  • @gabrielidusogie9189
    @gabrielidusogie9189 Před 3 lety +3

    A good neo noir in recent memory that I enjoyed despite it not being perfect is Neon Demon by NWR. Also Fallen Angel which I recent saw

  • @musayriven
    @musayriven Před 2 lety +4

    Blade Runner

  • @tearsintherain771
    @tearsintherain771 Před 2 lety +2

    i call this genre (literally me) movies

  • @davidgoodenough6450
    @davidgoodenough6450 Před 3 lety +2

    Wait wait wait how could you forget "Le samourai" ????

  • @jessy_matador
    @jessy_matador Před 3 lety

    just saw your essay on "eternal sunshine of the spotless mind" and subscribed, thank you for your content!

  • @thethomasofficiell
    @thethomasofficiell Před 2 lety

    What's the music you use as the background ?

  • @gabrielidusogie9189
    @gabrielidusogie9189 Před 3 lety +1

    How did you get around to making this? From analyzing to writing about it to editing the video itself? I’d like to get started myself but I have not a clue where to start

    • @thefilmessay9832
      @thefilmessay9832  Před 3 lety +2

      1. Download an editing software. I use premiere pro but there are good free options. Watch CZcams tutorials and play around editing things. Use Audacity to record narration.
      2. Look into Film Theory, read online film reviews, watch film analysis videos. Find your own niche and style, start writing short essays, reviews and analyses.
      3. Make a channel with a good name. Decide on a content strategy and test out a couple of videos. Best first video is to make an analysis of your all time fave film!

    • @Germania9
      @Germania9 Před 2 měsíci

      ​@@thefilmessay9832Speaking of Audacity, does the software have an option to change voices, at least to high or low pitch?

  • @corvettigamerpro1847
    @corvettigamerpro1847 Před 2 lety +1

    Better call saul has a lot from this genre/ style

  • @oliverholzl8606
    @oliverholzl8606 Před rokem +1

    Hey, I'm looking for a neo noir movie I watched a few years ago, but even after going through all the lists on the web I could find, I still don't have its title. My hope is, that someone might recognize the details I still can recall... It can't be much older than 15 years. The story was kind of typical for the genre, sth bout a private detective following clues leading to some kind of energy plant/underground science laboratory owned by a millionaire...
    But the main gimmick of the movie was its blue/red color palette (it was quite surreal, almost like straight out of a comic book) , the constant rain, and a brass instrument led soundtrack reminiscent of the old film noires of the 40s and 50s. At the end there war some kind of shootout on top of a chain of hills.
    It seemed like an arthouse production or sth - clearly not like a big Hollywood production.
    If someone recognizes some of the details - I would be really pleased. Trying to find that flick for a few years now. Thanks a lot! :)

    • @halukkilic3171
      @halukkilic3171 Před rokem

      Have you solved the mystery yet?

    • @oliverholzl8606
      @oliverholzl8606 Před rokem

      @@halukkilic3171 yes, actually. It's called 'The Big Bang'.

    • @oliverholzl8606
      @oliverholzl8606 Před 6 měsíci

      ​@@halukkilic3171 yes, actually. It's called 'The Big Bang'.

  • @chrisbotvidson9763
    @chrisbotvidson9763 Před 2 lety

    Palmetto with Woody Harrelson; Elisabeth Shue; Gina Gershon is pretty badass

  • @victor5953
    @victor5953 Před 3 lety

    Does Joker 2019 count? pretty dark, the city is like a character in the film and just like Travis in Taxi Driver we watch Arthur descend into madness

    • @thefilmessay9832
      @thefilmessay9832  Před 3 lety +3

      Yeah Joker counts. It was largely based on Taxi Driver anyway, so follows the same style

  • @scottconnor8308
    @scottconnor8308 Před 3 lety +3

    Personally... I dont think you used the term 'NEO-NOIR' enough!... just kidding... british humor!

  • @intotheblu3486
    @intotheblu3486 Před 3 lety

    The movie I Anna is one I love

  • @lycidascrowe9278
    @lycidascrowe9278 Před 7 měsíci

    A flinch commercial...
    ...better watch Taxi Driver

  • @evilpoop101
    @evilpoop101 Před rokem

    buddy duress is the best !!!

  • @leostawicki7283
    @leostawicki7283 Před 2 lety

    Sin City.........LA Confidential......Angelheart......Body Heat........Blade Runner.....Are Great modern NOIR.....Your list is shit.....Taxi Driver is NOT Noir.