German Expressionism's Influences
In this video, part of a series on German Expressionism, I discuss some of the ways that German Expressionist cinema influenced later films. The video begins with a brief discussion of Film Noir and Horror film as the two canonical Hollywood genres most immediately influenced by German Expressionism. Then, I look at two moments from Hollywood films--Touch of Evil and Barton Fink--that exemplify the aesthetic logic of expressionism.
Part 1: • Introduction to German Expressionist Cinema
Part 2: • German Expressionism's Influences
Part 3: • The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari: From Caligari...