I can't say what I particularly like about film-noir and crime stories. There's melodrama. Then gumshoes, femme-fatales, murder, mystery, action! And then the visual black and white with the dramatic shadows and angles. And the way they talked too.
All these things blend together to make something totally unique but also ubiquitous at the same time. I love it, but my knowledge of the genre I feel is lacking. Any good film-noir movie recommendations are welcome!
