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Why film noir was and is a popular genre of film

  Film noir may not be religious but covers the elements of the human mind and choices we make. This genre of film is more than just crime and suspense. It unveils the desires of the characters and what motivates them. They explore the pros and cons of various businesses, be it insurance and casino . Even though not any are the main theme, film noir touches on subjects such as discrimination , mistreated, same sex attraction and familial conflict .  The chemistry between the male and female leads of the story are exciting and thrilling as much as their romance. There's no fighting over whose in charge or coercing, its mutual and willing. The male lead may sacrifice his own current life to be with the siren, like in Nora Prentess and Out of the Past. It might be a bad choice one day in the future. Might lead to a happy ending, which doesn't always happen.  Furthermore, an old flame or thoughts of leaving current partner might surface, like in in Gilda and The Bri...

Why dating doesn't exist in Film Noirs

In the dating World, experts say destiny is nonexistent and everybody should be demanding perfection. Even going on to say dating itself is easy. Even being self absorb, manipulative and greedy should be condoned. Whether a popular trend or not, finding an ideal partner IS hard. Which is why most stay single. Films noirs  are a genre of movies which can either end with the male and female together or betraying. The word to describe how they meet isn't through dating. Rather fate but in a twisted way. The male lead is a man who'll do anything to keep the female lead who seduces him. She encourages him by her words and honesty. He has his job of which she doesn't criticize and he accepts her for who she is. They may be up to something which is no good, of course. However, that isn't what they feel for each other. They want a better life together and get away from the obstacles in the way. We as the audience can see that.  Their is a previous or potentially ending relation...

Love Those Classic Movies!!!: Johnny Eager (1941) "Taylor 'n Turner = TNT!": Long before the TNT Channel their was Taylor and Turner

Love Those Classic Movies!!!: Johnny Eager (1941) "Taylor 'n Turner = TNT!" : Johnny Eager (1941) / MGM Studios Directed By: Mervyn LeRoy Starring: Robert Taylor, Lana Turner, Edward Arnold, & Van Heflin ... Not a Joker and Harley Quinn film, but a bit of similarities between them. Johnny and Lisbeth have profound chemistry (OFF CAMERA as well) as well as facing trouble. They aren't Bonnie and Clyde but they're a great pair.