I have some questions about Grim Fandango

[Bubb]

... And they are directed to Noir movie buffs. I know the game is permeated with references to these old movies, but since I'm ignorant on the subject I missed them. Well, except Rubacava, which is an obvious big parody on Casablance, a movie that I actually watched.

Is every chapter based on a movie? Which one?

Also, is Glottis a parody of black characters in these movies? I did get that impression since he plays the role of sam during the rubacava part, and because of his voice, quirks and even his ocupation(car mechanic and driver). I wonder how come the liberal socialist crowd didn't grind teet in it if that is the case.

 

[Gragt]

As far as I can tell, Rubacava is the only big direct reference to a specific movie. Else the game borrows elements from the genre, like a style inspired by the '50s, most characters smoking, etc.

As for Glottis, well, I guess that if he was supposed to be a black guy he wouldn't be so orange.

 

[Dyskolos]

Its a long read and rambling read but here's an interview with Tim Schafer that partially answers your question. Search Double Indemnity for the most relevant part.

http://www.gamestudies.org/0301/pearce/

As to specific film references, here's a thread I found a few years back when searching the same thing.

http://www.lucasforums.com/showthread.p ... did=123371

I know there are a ton more not listed there but many are so minor its hard to remember without playing the game again.

 

[Gragt]

The Double Indemnity part is mainly about the main character being an ordinary salesman rather than something romanticised like a PI.

That said it's a pretty good film, and much better than Casablanca.

 

[Bubb]

Oh, I am somewhat disappointed. I actually thought every chapter was a movie parody, but it is far from it. Thanks for the info anyway.