Billy Wilder’s critically acclaimed 1950 tragic noir classic “Sunset Boulevard” is often quoted as being “darkest film-noir”. The film tells the story of the seedy underbelly of Hollywood, showcasing the true psychological price of fame, greed, lavishness, and egocentricity. The atmosphere is recognized early in the film when the audience discovers the narration originates from a man floating in a pool, dead. Centered among the dark themes of the film, is what can be called a doomed love story. The film fuses reality and dreams together to demonstrate the tainted influence of Hollywood. Characterized by low and high angle shots, the film carries a feeling of cool loneliness throughout the running time. The film was praised highly from it’s