--- In rara-avis-l@yahoogroups.com, "decastro3" <decastro3@...> wrote:
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> > However, concerning LAURA, I think the mood, atmosphere, and general tone of the film has to include it in the film noir canon with DOUBLE INDEMNITY.
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> I came on a little strong I think. I do see some minor connections between the two films. One being Clifton Webb's voice-over narration, which became a common staple of films noir. Also, Dana Andrews' obsession with the seemingly dead Laura's painting. But that was a fleeting moment, as soon as Laura shows up alive, that fades quickly. It's an element that could have been his undoing. Outside of that I think the "mood, atmosphere, and general tone" more resembles a traditional "whodunnit" mystery...
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> >I maybe can see someone stating that LAURA is mainly a crime drama with strong film noir elements
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> Making light of things for a moment, my litmus test is if I think my beautiful wife, Jill, would sit through the film with me. If she would, it can't be noir. :) She adores LAURA. I do as well.
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> Tony
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Tony
Your definition is as good as anybody's. No one's come up with a better one!
I can live on your planet. Hope you can live on mine!
Best
Steve
http://www.mysteryfile.com/blog/
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