There's a scene in my favorite noir, Out of the Past, where the main character is talking to his conniving horrible ex. Like typical noir fashion, they're in quite a pickle.
As the ex goes on and on about an unrealistic dream of them getting away, she quips "we deserve a break."
The main character responds "we deserve each other." In this moment, due to circumstances, he gives up on the good girl waiting for him, and commits to his ex (to bring her to justice). Even if it ends with both him and his ex getting gunned down.
Not exactly relevant but the first thing that popped in my mind as I was reading. Out of the Past is a great movie, and while there are more critically acclaimed noirs (Double Indemnity), Out of the Past will always be my favorite.
Kathie: Don't you see? You've only me to make deals with now.
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I enjoyed reading this, thank you.
There's a scene in my favorite noir, Out of the Past, where the main character is talking to his conniving horrible ex. Like typical noir fashion, they're in quite a pickle.
As the ex goes on and on about an unrealistic dream of them getting away, she quips "we deserve a break."
The main character responds "we deserve each other." In this moment, due to circumstances, he gives up on the good girl waiting for him, and commits to his ex (to bring her to justice). Even if it ends with both him and his ex getting gunned down.
Not exactly relevant but the first thing that popped in my mind as I was reading. Out of the Past is a great movie, and while there are more critically acclaimed noirs (Double Indemnity), Out of the Past will always be my favorite.
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