Film Noir

"Film Noir (literally 'black film or cinema') was coined by French film critics, who noticed the trend of how 'dark', downbeat and black the looks and themes were of many American crime and detective films released in France following the war." I was never familiar with the term "film noir." I heard it when speaking of certain movies, such as Sin City, but never developed a comprehension of the term. This website is a great tool to learning and understanding the concept behind film noir. It includes its history, what it is, some film examples, and very insightful facts.