I wish you luck. I'm working on the final script and setting up a shooting schedule for my own indie attempt but won't begin filming until some time next year.
Anyway, one of my all time favorite classics is Touch of Evil, one of Orson Welles' finest works. Welles captured the dark side of humanity and perfected the film noir in a singular, brilliant effort. You can see the opening sequence, a single take about 3 minutes long, imitated in movies today.
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[This message has been edited by theWatsonian (edited 06-20-2001).]