Film Noir: L.A. Confidential and Double Indemnity

This shot is taken moments before Bud White and Lynn Bracken sleep together for the first time and embark on their love affair. The feeling derived from this shot is one of innocence, which is ironic because of what is about to happen and the due to Lynn Bracken's profession. The white-creamy colors in the background add a certain softness associated with innocence. In addition, the small plants illustrate innocence because they appear to be babies and babies are innocent. Although the titles of the books and magazines on the nightstand are not legible or visible, the reading material even being there tells us about Lynn's character. The reading the material on the nightstand suggests a certain amount of sophistication in Lynn's character. As well as, illustrating Lynn's yearning to acquire knowledge outside the world she is familiar with. The perfume to the left of the books could elude to Lynn's sensual side because perfume can be a tool of seduction.

The feeling of this shot is ominous emphasized by the two silhouettes of men in the window of the door and the sweat and blood upon Walter. I would consider Walter in the foreground, seeing as though he closer to where the camera would be filming than Keys. Based on Keys' office, one can assume he is rather analytical. For instance, the graph on the wall shows that Keys is a man of numbers. Meaning he uses statistics to help answer his questions. Keys is also organized. This can be inferred based on his file cabinets and binders in the background and the rather neatness of his desk. The fan, chair, and water distributor suggest that Keys caters to his guests/clients by providing comfort.