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Isn't anymore complicate than one's typical Film Noir. Siskel & Ebert are exaggerating when they say it's "VERY COMPLICATED." It'sjust a chick in the male protagonist's role instead of a dude.

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Is the debut film of the then Wachowski Brothers, Larry & Andy who went on to enormous fame with THE MATRIX (1999). For the over the last decade they have transitioned into the Wachowski sisters, Lana & Lilly.

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Everything about

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Is perfect: the directing, cinematography, acting, setting, costumes, but especially the writing of the Wachowskis: it is extremely well-written & logically tight. It's why Siskel & Ebert love it.

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What is everyone's favorite Film Noir romance or romantic Film Noir film or just favorite romance film in general?

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My favorite romantic Film Noir is GUN CRAZY (1950)

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Violet to Corky

"It was sore for a long time afterwards. I couldn't even touch it. Here, touch it. [...] Kiss me."

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"I'm apologizing for what I didn't do."

As Corky's leather creaks over Violet's whispers.

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Corky after sex with Violet:

"I can see again."

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I think Bound is the sexiest noir, but I like the romance between between George Raft and Ann Sheridan in They Drive by Night.
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Roger Ebert:

"It's like a blood-soaked slapstick in a way, and the movie is just terrific."

Gene: "It's very well-done."

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For the Best of 1996, Roger rated BOUND as #10 & Roger rated it #6.
#1 For Both: FARGO (1996)

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1961 Chevy C-10

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The 39 Steps
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Pictured are some of the readings that I did to better experience the rewatch of

𝔹𝕆𝕌ℕ𝔻 (𝟙𝟡𝟡𝟞)

This is a great book of essays that I stumbled upon in the library.

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"The Subject-in-Process (Le sujet en procès): Kristeva argues that the subject is never fixed or unified but always in a state of construction and transformation, resisting patriarchal demands for a stable, rational identity."

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Posters for “Bound” (1996) from The USA, France, Japan and Italy
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This week’s #FilmNoirClub leading ladies are Gina Gershon and Jennifer Tilly
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I love how this conversation occurs in Corky's pickup. They have to escape the thin walls of their places because Joey Pants is a paranoid weasel of a husband.

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This scene is pivotal to their new relationship.

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Caesar: "WHERE'S THE LAUNDRY DETERGENT?"

Note well: how Caesar is playing the femme role in laundering the $100 bills in

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camera work in this sequence is great
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There are many awesome swinging & sweeping shots by cinematographer Bill Pope, but I love this gun barrel & scotch glass pullout shot in

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Awesome shot by Bill Pope here in

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In an interview, as well as in the Criterion Closet Picks video, Gina Gershon talks about how Robert Mitchum inspired her portrayal of Corky in

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I cherish all the whispering on this rewatch of

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Caesar's threatening to cut off Violet's thumb is indicative of castration, i.e., it's symbolic of dismembering the male member. The HAND metaphors are HUGE in

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Bill Pope has quite a few of these overhead shots. I dig them.

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Now what do you want to do
Do you want to live?
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N.b.: the hand sculpture necklace holder in the background here in

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This scene reminds me of Mr. Blonde in RESERVOIR DOGS (1992), which reminds me of THE BIG COMBO hearing aid torture scene.

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Please join us next Wednesday night for

THE RECKLESS MOMENT (1949)

Hosted by @idletalk12.bsky.social

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I love the ending of

𝔹𝕆𝕌ℕ𝔻 (𝟙𝟡𝟡𝟞)

BUT, Corky made a poor choice regarding buying a newer pickup truck.
The 1961 Chevy C-10 Apache was way nicer and cooler than the 1990 Chevy C-1500, and it's an extended one too ... yuck.

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Thanks for the fun watch party, Film Noir Club friends

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Corky: You know what the difference is between you and me, Violet?
Violet: No.
Corky: Me neither.

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