NTSC/Widescreen/TRT :59/B&W/2023
“Strange Town Tonight” is a mood piece evoking classic film noir, using black-and-white film photography, a mysterious voice-over, and an edgy, disjunctive jazz score.
Film noir is a genre of crime films that emerged in the 1940s and 1950s. Characterized by their dark and moody atmosphere, film noirs often feature complex plots, moral ambiguity, and a cynical view of the world. Elevators, like those featured in “Strange Town Tonight”, are often featured in film noirs as a symbol of confinement and a setting for tense, suspenseful scenes.
In film noirs, elevators serve as a metaphor for the moral and ethical spaces in which the characters find themselves trapped. And the confined space of an elevator creates an intimacy and tension between characters, making it an ideal setting for scenes of confrontation, suspense, or danger. Elevator set pieces can be found in classic film noirs like Alfred Hitchcock’s “Vertigo” (1958) and Billy Wilder’s “Double Indemnity” (1944), as well as neo-noirs like Alan Parker’s “Angel Heart” (1987) and Adrian Lyne’s “Fatal Attraction” (1987).
“Strange Town Tonight” was shot on location inside the Marriott Marquis hotel in Times Square, New York City.
Prof. Morrow’s films are viewable at his Vimeo channel.
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