EPISODE · Jan 27, 2025 · 20 MIN
Episode 299- Film Noir and the Art of Lighting
from Forgotten Hollywood · host JLJ Media
In this episode, I spoke with Professor Patrick Keating about his book "Film Noir and the Art of Lighting". More than any other set of films from the classical era, the Hollywood film noir is known for its lighting: the cast shadows, the blinking street signs, the eyes sparkling in the darkness. Each effect is rich in symbolism, evoking a world of danger and doppelgangers. But what happens if we set aside the symbolism? This book offers a new account of film noir lighting, grounded in a larger theory of Hollywood cinematography as emotionally engaging storytelling.
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In this episode, I spoke with Professor Patrick Keating about his book "Film Noir and the Art of Lighting". More than any other set of films from the classical era, the Hollywood film noir is known for its lighting: the cast shadows, the blinking street signs, the eyes sparkling in the darkness. Each effect is rich in symbolism, evoking a world of danger and doppelgangers. But what happens if we set aside the symbolism? This book offers a new account of film noir lighting, grounded in a larger theory of Hollywood cinematography as emotionally engaging storytelling.
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