If you are familiar with the film noir genre, the “ Femme Fatale + male protagonist = complete devastation” formula isn’t much of a spoiler. Depends on the film and the femme fatale! Actually, they probably will do anything asked. The promise of Something More exuded by the femme fatale’s almost preternatural sex appeal leads to a drug-like high causing these men to do almost anything asked. By that point though, they just don’t give a toss. The men who get involved with these perilous and persuasive women are self-aware enough to know that the deeper the intimacy, the more danger will follow and the greater likelihood of Imminent Doom. An alluring and intoxicating character, she is the figure in the film that wields the most power, the best and the worst thing to happen to the protagonist. One of the greatest things film noir ever did was establish the femme fatale. Double Indemnity and Body Heat make a dangerous double feature, screening together July 15 th & 16 th at the New Bev.
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