> Gothic and noir share so many elements, but because
of the
> "feminization" of gothic early on, they sort of
laughed my comments off, as
> they were moreinterested in talking about gender
issues and historical
> perspective in defining what gothic is.
I think this is a very interesting connection, particularly
since both are so much regarded as styles or attitude-driven
rather than subject driven. It is the flavor you remember
first, not the specific story.
Now if we can get Rebecca rewritten by Cornell Woolrich....
and remade by a noir director....
Sharon
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