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3 days ago · Written by Christopher Osterberg. It is the 80th anniversary of the masterful “Double Indemnity”, released in July 1944, and to mark the occasion here is an in-depth book exploring multiple aspects of what is considered the quintessential film noir.
Aug 22, 2024 · In other films—such as Welles’s Citizen Kane and Wilder’s Double Indemnity and Sunset Boulevard (1950)—the denouement (often the death or downfall of the central character) is revealed in the opening scenes; flashbacks then tell of the circumstances that led to the tragic conclusion.
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Sep 10, 2024 · The classic film noirs The Maltese Falcon (1941) and The Glass Key (1942) were based on novels by Hammett; Cain's novels provided the basis for Double Indemnity (1944), Mildred Pierce (1945), The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946), and Slightly Scarlet (1956; adapted from Love's Lovely Counterfeit).
Aug 28, 2024 · Double Indemnity is an early example of a ‘whydunnit’, telling us the killer’s identity upfront (a narrative technique popularised 30 years later by TV’s Columbo ), but is it the first thriller to make us root for a bad guy driven by greed and sex?
4 days ago · Think of films like Sunset Boulevard and Double Indemnity—both classics that keep viewers on edge. Emotional Connection: You want your audience to feel something. Strong narratives evoke emotions, be it laughter, tears, or suspense. Clarity: A clear, strong story provides a clean line of action. This guides the viewer seamlessly from scene to ...
Aug 29, 2024 · His first published short story appeared in the “pulp” magazine Black Mask in 1933. From 1943 he was a Hollywood screenwriter. Among his best-known scripts were for the films Double Indemnity (1944), The Blue Dahlia (1946), and Strangers on a Train (1951), the last written in collaboration with Czenzi Ormonde.
Sep 2, 2024 · New 4K digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack. One 4K UHD disc of the film presented in Dolby Vision HDR and two Blu-rays with the film and special features. Audio commentary featuring film critic Richard Schickel. New interview with film scholar Noah Isenberg, editor of Billy Wilder on Assignment.
