Once again for fall 2011, Film and Media Studies faculty member and friend of AMS Ron Wilson will expand our offerings with a cross-listed course, Film Noir. Here's what Dr. Wilson has to say about the topic:
Murder. Lust. Greed. These are just some of the themes that characterize film noir, one of the most resilient genres in the history of cinema. And yet film noir—a category of film associated with a cycle of films that emerged in the 1940s—is defined by more than just such themes; it’s also characterized by a particular visual style and narrative structure that reflect the social, political, and cinematic context of the period. In this course we will watch a variety of noir films in order to consider film noir’s literary roots, its cinematic antecedents, its status as a genre and its enduring appeal. Questions about genre, visual style, narrative form, sexuality, gender, and American national identity will inform readings, lectures, and discussions.The course meets Mondays from 2:00-5:20.
Find it on the schedule under AMS 696.
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