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The Death of Noir (2004)
Smoky Brilliance
This 23 minute short film heralds the arrival of a major talent. Brian Klemesrud absolutely nails the look and feel of 1940s noir films, but tweaks it with some knowing, modern sensibilities. The cinematography and direction are top notch. It's beautiful to look at, and suggests a budget way beyond what it probably had to work with. The script is a bit challenging at times, but the dialogue is fantastic. It's hard boiled, and gritty, yet sprinkled with marvelous bits of humor throughout. Klemesrud really has an ear for the way these characters speak. The performances are solid, with Stephanie Johnson a stand out--she has the look of a great femme fatale. I thought Death of Noir was a great first film. Give this man a bigger budget! I'd love to see Klemesrud get his hands on a sci-fi action film.