I had never heard of Noir Films until last class. It seems like a very interesting way of filming. As we looked back over certain parts of the “The Glass Key,” I could see the dark shadows and slanted lines of light. The scene with Ed and Jeff in the upstairs room in the speakeasy. Nick Barnett arrived and Jeff began choking him, while Ed was standing by the door. Darkness surrounds Ed and there is a distinct ray of light only between himself and Jeff on the floor. Another point that makes this a good example of a noir film is the sexual encounter between Ed and Mrs. Mathews. It was said that there is ritualized sex in this type of movie. Throughout the film Ed had a very sexual way about himself. For example, the nurse, Mrs. Mathews and, of course, Janet Henry.
I thoroughly enjoyed the film Yojimbo. For lack of better words, I’ll just say it was awesome. Over break a friend of mine had told me about Kurosawa and of the movie “Seven Samurai.” I was told that this was the man who inspired directors such as George Lucas, Steven Spielberg and Quentin Tarantino. He was the first to do to all. I did not notice the beginning effect of the Bodyguard walking into the path of the mountain; that was pretty cool. “He becomes part of the mountain.” I loved the introduction of the film. The Bodyguard is walking along a path, the viewer is following him, and the production names are showing up behind him. It was just awesome! I sound like Eddie Murphy’s goofy character from “Bowfinger.”
