Blog Entry 3

When the film first introduced Walter and Phyllis together, it has demonstrated the manner in which Phyllis spoke to the maid but as soon as Walter began to speak to her it was inappropriately. The explicit language only grew from the point. This spoke of how people of that era believed that woman and men cannot have a friendship or speak in a decent manner. After Walter leaves the house when Phyllis speaks about wanting her husband dead, he left with honor and on the side of justice. Phyllis shortly arrives at his house and they commence in the act of adultery shortly after their carnal desires have subsided they speak of murder. Although Walter is unsure of where he stands Phyllis convinces him by giving Walter a plea for help to get her out of the abusive marriage taking advantage of the protagonist sense of being the knight in shining armor. After convincing her husband to take the train she contacts Walter about when and where to murder. This demonstrates the abuse of power heterosexual relationships give people.

In the very beginning of the film there is a man that is headed towards the camera. To someone who has not read the novel or previously watched the film would be confused about why the movie would begin with that sequence. Although I had already read the book was intrigued that’s why out of all the other events that occurred why was Walter walking in crutches so significant? How did it connect with what is going to happen?

The film centers around a man named Walter and woman named Phyllis attempting to collect $100,000 by murdering Phyllis husband. Walter impersonates the husband who has had a leg injury by putting on a cast and using a crutch at first glance that might seem like the only reason for why it was shown at the beginning but I believe it demonstrates the pain and suffering that Walter is feeling both on the outside and on the inside. From the beginning Walter is injured internally his life has left him with a dark perspective about the world. Then after he begins his relationship with Phyllis he is being handicapped from his conscious by the feelings he has for the woman he believes he loves. As the film reaches its climax his injuries manifest into the wound he sustains to conclude the beginning of the film is metaphor to Walter’s being his pain and everything that has lead up to the events that unfold during the film.

 

Neo Noir 90's

After reading "The Neo-Noir 90's" that I found on ebscohost, I understood that neo noir is not just a genre of cinema but it was a movement that was begun during the era of tranquility. Neo noir can be described as a tribute to the darkness that looms within society. I found it interesting that neo noir began during the time when there was "tranquil waters". After reading further, that curiosity of why is extinguished the reason is because during time of stress, "the depression is an example that is used" they would produce films that induced a feeling of escape or patriotism. I began this article with a vague understanding of the subject that is neo noir. Now I know that films that I enjoy like "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" and "Blade Runner". Considering that the movement is full of the consciousness of a segment of society. I am certain that immersing myself in this subject will also help me to understand the manner in which to better understand people. This is a very positive result because I am attending the college in order to receive a doctorate in abnormal psychology. In addition to being enlightened on what Noir is defined as, I discovered that this movement is still current in today's society. It appears that neo noirs has found a home inside many people who desire to take a peek into the abyss of fears, pain, corruption and destruction that the movie companies are portraying inside movie theaters. On a side note, it interested me to see what the fashion of neo noir is and I would like to say that it's not bad and I am considering trying some out. Not to say that I am becoming "doom and gloom “person as the article states.