This past Friday I had the pleasure of viewing the noir film “Sunset Boulevard” a Hollywood classic. The film centered around the a struggling screenwriter and a famous, fading silent film star. I can see why this film was nominated for 11 academy awards and ultimately won three.  The character Norma Desmond represents the ideals and conformity of beauty and age in the film industry as she struggles to relinquish her glory days and accept the demise of her career. I truly enjoyed the artistic style of the noir film, a genre I yet to dabble in. The black and white film added to the dramatic plot. After this screening I intend to watch more noir classics as the old Hollywood feel was thoroughly entertaining.