Asked by Simran Fernandes on May 15, 2024

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Name the Robert Altman film noir that reimagined Philip Marlowe as an out-of-touch sap whose moral code is no longer relevant in the 1970s.

A) Thieves Like Us
B) The Big Sleep
C) The Player
D) The Long Goodbye

Philip Marlowe

A fictional character created by Raymond Chandler, a hard-boiled detective featured in various novels and stories known for his wit, moral complexity, and the vivid depiction of Los Angeles.

Film Noir

A genre of film characterized by moody, dark visuals, complex stories, and themes of cynicism, moral ambiguity, and crime, popular in the mid-20th century.

  • Acquire knowledge about the evolution in themes and styles in American cinema from traditional to modern films by auteurs.
  • Differentiate the unmistakable stylistic traits and thematic motifs typical of eminent directors, considering how these elements have facilitated their acclaim as auteurs.
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ANTHONY KOSKEMay 19, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The Long Goodbye is the correct answer. It is a 1973 film directed by Robert Altman and starring Elliott Gould as Philip Marlowe. The film reimagines Marlowe as a hapless and disheveled loser in 1970s Los Angeles, with a moral code that is no longer relevant in modern society. The film is a unique and subversive take on the film noir genre.