Ventnor Film Society presents an exploration and appreciation of classic Film Noir at their special Sunday event coming up at the end of March.
Prior to the screening of a classic film noir, chair of the Ventnor Film Society, John Salisbury, will be presenting a talk, illustrated with many clips and addressing such questions as …
– just what is film noir, exactly?
– when did it all start (and end)?
– what makes a film noir noir?
– what distinguishes a good film noir from all the rest?
– whose work should we know about (directors, actors, writers, cinematographers)?
– what brought about the characteristic film noir outlook?
– what role did Hollywood gangsters, unions and corruption play in forming this outlook?
– how did McCarthyism and anti-communism affect film noir?
– can a film that’s modern, or not American, be a film noir?
– why should we care about any of this today?
– how can you find out more about film noir?
There’ll be a break for refreshments and following that the Society will put on a mystery film
They’re not giving any clues as to what it will be, simply telling us that it’s a classic (but very possibly unfamiliar) complete film noir.
Tickets for the day are £10 (£7 concessionary), available at the door, or in advance at any Ventnor Film Society Tuesday evening screening, or from John or Mary Salisbury on 854855
