Jim Winter wrote:
"Because not everyone in a noir story is screwed, just the
main character or a central group of characters. Obviously,
noir is as much about POV as it is outlook or atmospherics.
"
I really agree that POV is key. I've often thought that
CASABLANCA told from the Bridgid O'Shaughnessy POV would be
noir. As is, it's really hardboiled. There are many examples
of POV resulting in noir.
Best, Bruce Makous
Author, RIDING THE BRAND www.brucemakous.com
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