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Science fiction’s tech noir subgenre—exemplified by Blade Runner—merge the future with noir’s visual and thematic sensibilities, illustrating noir’s adaptability across genres.
Modern Neo-Noir and Homages
Recent decades have seen a resurgence of noir influence in cinema:
Chinatown reinvigorated the classic style with a plot steeped in corruption and moral complexity.
LA Confidential pays homage to 40s noir with lush cinematography and intricate plots.
Films like Sin City and the Coen Brothers’ The Man Who Wasn’t There adopt gritty black-and-white aesthetics.
Parodies and homages in television and comedy (e.g., Family Matters, Star Trek, Always Sunny) reflect noir’s cultural penetration.