ASK EDDIE - May 25 2023
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 21 окт 2024
- FNF prez Eddie Muller responds to film noir fan questions fielded by the Foundation's Director of Communications Anne Hockens. In this episode, we discuss how the studio system affected the artists under contract, “Nora Prentiss”, Raymond Chandler and his contributions to film, noir fiction writer David Goodis, neo-noir female protagonist and more. We wind up with a discussion about our weekly movie watching habits. On the cat front, Emily, Charlotte and Tizzy the vagabond kitty refuse to come out of their trailers.
Want your question answered in a future episode? We solicit questions from our email subscribers in our monthly newsletters. Sign up for free at www.filmnoirfo...
Everyone who signs up on our email list and contributes $20 or more to the Film Noir Foundation receives the digital version of NOIR CITY Magazine for a year. Donate here: www.filmnoirfo...
This week’s questions:
1. Is there one missing or lost noir era film that you want recovered? Is there a Holy Grail of lost noir films?
- Rob Levy
2. I have been wondering about the neglect of “Christmas Holiday.” It doesn't seem to be available anywhere. Why is that?
- James in Minneapolis
3. Can you talk how the studio system worked when artists (actors, directors, writers) were under contract?
- Ryan from Valley Village, CA
4. The very first Noir that really had an impact on me was the first Friday during the TCM Summer of Darkness. Watched “Nora Prentiss”. I’d love to know both of your takes on this film.
- John in Tampa
5. Have you read the new Lawrence Tierney bio?
- Rev. Billy
6. While “The Uninvited” of 1944 stands the test of time as a classic ghost story, Paramount's 1945 follow-up, “The Unseen”, is largely forgotten. I was surprised to see Raymond Chandler's name among the writing credits. Eddie, I call upon your Chandler expertise to explain his involvement in this lackluster movie.
- Paul from "Fargo" land
7. Does any studio own the rights to Chandler's “The Lady in the Lake”?
- Robert
8. I’ve been reading Raymond Chandler’s short stories and novellas in "The Simple Art of Murder". Most seem perfect for cinema, some perfect for the typical 60-minute B quickie. I did some searches to see if any might be hidden in the genre, but without success. Did I miss any?
- Kevin, Longmont, CO
9. I'm a huge fan of the writer David Goodis. Eddie, you published a “Goodis: A life in Black and White” by Philippe Garnier -are there any plans to bring this book back into print? Also, I'd love to hear what your favorite David Goodis story and movie is.
- Gary, Brooklyn, NYC
10. As a Florida historian and Florida native, curious if there are any Fl-based noirs? Plenty of neo-noirs, of course, from John D Macdonald to Elmore Leonard.
- Dave, Quincy, Florida
11. Wouldn’t “Bound” be a neo-noir with two femme fatales?
- Brian
12. What are some good neo-noirs featuring female protagonists?
- Kathleen from Chicago
13. I recently saw -- and loved -- a Chinese film called “Sheep Without a Shepherd” (2019) starring Joan Chen. Is noir a new tradition to Chinese filmmakers? Do you have others to recommend?
- Mae
14. Are there any straight up comedy film noirs?
- Robert
15. How many movies do you watch in a given week? And could you break that down into movies watched over a streaming service and movies watched in a movie house?
- John, from Bethesda, Maryland
The holy grail of lost horror films is London After Midnight.
I love that Eddie travels with his cat 🐈⬛
Hey! Thanks for answering my question about David Goodis!
I liked Eddie and Anne's comment about new movies being too long, especially with the upcoming Killers of the Flower Moon coming in at 3 1/2 hours.
When are you guys bringing the Noir fest. to Louisville or Cincinnati or even Nashville? those are the closest to me.
Great show, great magazine etc.!!
Judith Freeman's book about Chandler, The Long Embrace, is particularly fascinating on the twin subjects of Chandler's wife, Cissy, and Los Angeles itself ...
The Chase is partially set in Miami. And in Havana, of course.
53:00 Night Moves (1975)is set in Florida.
Half-set, but yes ....
Didn't Orson Welles try to bypass the studio system?
48:00 the heist movie with Aldo Rey (and Robert Ryan)is called And hope to die (1972)
His Kind of Woman is a noir and comedy. Vincent Price patting that raw chicken throughout an entire scene is a hoot.
A neo noir with a female protagonist, and antagonist, is Black Widow.
I mean of course the 1987 film.
I missed you guys !
Welcome back, 😊🎉❤
Leonard Maltin also frequently laments the length of many contemporary films.
Welcome back Eddie and Anne. Beside Fallen Angels the neo-noir anthology television series that ran in 1993 and 1995 on Showtime. Chandler's shorter works are covered well in the HBO series Philip Marlowe, Private Eye TV Series that ran in 1983 and 1986. Powers Booth does a fine job portraying Marlowe. But as Anne mentioned, or at least I think she said, and if she didn't say it should be said: there are no movie portrayals of Marlowe that are true to the character as Chandler wrote him. None. Many I like but no (novel) accurate depictions. Interesting trivia: Before he died, Raymond Chandler informed his agent Helga Greene never to allow the character of Philip Marlowe to appear in a TV show. Helga Greene later allowed this HBO series to be made after discussions with producer David Wickes.
Welcome back, Eddie and Anne! While I can't think of comedy noirs offhand, a great noir cartoon is Frank Tashlin's THE CASE OF THE STUTTERING PIG (1937).
Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid?
@@jeffreymcquillen1208 YES, that's one! There may be at least one (NIGHT ON EARTH) in the Jim Jarmusch filmography.