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1940s noir films are great guides to better living. Here's how
Life lessons from Double Indemnity: Sharp coat, fine hat and a nicely trussed corpse – not your own, ideally
If you haven’t seen Double Indemnity, Laura, The Postman Always Rings Twice or any of the other classics of the 1940s American film genre known as noir, you may not know that in addition to pistol-packing dames, witty repartee, and hats for everyone, these films give you great ideas for how to improve your life, noir style
Want a better love life, a simple home, or a classic wardrobe? These movies show you how. Here are some lessons I’ve learned.
What do noir films really teach us about life? Style is always sexy. It’s not about what you have, it’s about what you do with it. Witty repartee will take you pretty far in life, as will a good coat of lipstick.
Meanwhile, when you have the chance, take the bus or the train, not your car. After all, you never know just who you might meet.