Several writers in this forum expressed an interest in writing a film noir screenwriting. Before writing my latest script, I reviewed this article and found it helpful. Perhaps others will too.
Screenwriting : How to Write a Film Noir: Utilizing the 8 Essential Pillars of Film Noir by Phillip E. Hardy, "The Pro From Dover"
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Have you seen Marlowe yet Phil?
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Excellent, thank you for posting Phil! I was raised on Bogart, Raymond Chandler, Double Indemnity, Howard Hawks, John Huston and many other staples. My pilot "Touch of Darkness" (found on my Profile, under Loglines) is a loving, yet slightly different homage to the Film Noir genre.
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I don't write Film Noir, but maybe one day. Thanks, Phillip.
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James: You're welcome. Your pilot sounds cool.
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Sam:
I have not but I'm reading poor to lukewarm reviews. It appears like Neil Jordan made some strange decisions in casting and filming his movie. Phillip Marlowe is supposed to be in his early thirties and Liam Neeson is 70. I also heard that the movie was shot in Dublin, which might not be the optimum location for a LA film noir story.
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I just started to write a film noir script called "Whereabouts Unknown." I even named the main character, a 1940's private detective, DeForrest after Humphrey DeForrest Bogart. This will be really helpful. Thanks.
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Phillip, thank you!
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Bill: Awesome!
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Another great share, Phillip.
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Wilkinson:
My story is in the tradition of Raymond Chandler, and I wanted to flip the genre on its ass as I did with Her Majesty's Musketeers. My protagonist is a post-WW2, a one-eyed female detective in Los Angeles hired by a wealthy heiress to find her missing lover. The story draws heavily from films like The Big Sleep and Chinatown.
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RB: Thanks!
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Great title, Bill Albert! "Whereabouts Unknown"
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Your one-eyed female detective Film Noir sounds exciting, Phillip E. Hardy, "The Pro From Dover"! :D
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uncle Phil Thank you for link. hard to compete with those that came out in peak Noir years though.