> Really like ED's distinctions between HB and
noir.
>
> I would suggest two additions:
> a. most would associate the term "hard-boiled" with
some kind of
> detective or private eye or reporter as the
protagonist in a crimal
> investigation;
Oh gosh! :-# I think this is a fundamental aspect.
Though I wonder of there are obvious exceptions?
(I can't think of any right now.)
> b. "noir," on the other hand, seems to feature
criminals or
> victims as protagonists, people who can't control
themselves
> (psychologically) or, finally, what happens to
them.
I think this is a really interesting take on noir; and I
think Bill's
phrased it really concisely too.
Woah! We might be getting close to resolving one of the
list's Great
Questions :-)
ED
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