L.A. Private Eyes examines the tradition of the private eye as it
evolves in films, books, and television shows set in Los Angeles from
the 1930's through the present day. It takes a closer look at
narratives--both on screen and on the printed page--in which detectives
travel the streets of Los Angeles, uncovering corruption, moral
ambiguity, and greed with the conviction of urban cowboys, while always
ultimately finding truth and redemption. With a review of Los Angeles
history, crime stories, and film noir, L.A. Private Eyes explores the
metamorphosis of the solitary detective figure and the many facets of
the genre itself, from noir to mystery, on the screen. While the
conventions of the genre may have remained consistent and recognizable,
the points where they evolve illuminate much about our changing gender
and power roles.
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