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Frank Miller’s Sin City Graphic Novels – Part I
Having delved deeply into several aspects of Film Noir, I feel I am in a much better place to review Frank Miller’s graphic novels. The obvious question here is: What do a set of comic books have to do with Film Noir? Frank Miller, along with Alan Moore and a handful of other authors, has Read more
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Movie Review: Match Point (2005)
From esteemed director and filmmaker Woody Allen comes “Match Point,” a movie which on its surface appears like a psychological thriller but packs within it so much more. Let us begin with the plot. In London, England, a former Irish tennis professional, Chris Wilton (Jonathan Rhys Meyers), accepts employment at an elite Tennis club. Here Read more
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Movie Review: Shadow of a Doubt (1943)
“Shadow of a Doubt,” directed by Alfred Hitchcock, is considered by many to be his best movie. Most critics compare it favorably to “The Stranger,” which came three years later, but I’ll have more to say on this towards the end. In the opening scene, a man (Joseph Cotton) seems to be enjoying a siesta Read more
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Movie Review: The Third Man (1949)
While I have limited my definition of Film Noir to movies made in the US in the 40s and 50s with a certain set of characteristics, it is important to mention that many filmmakers all over the world made movies that were inspired by film noir and brought in a lot of film noir aspects Read more
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Restaurant Review: Moss Beach Distillery
One locale I keep coming back to, over and over again, is the Moss Beach Distillery. Located a picturesque thirty-minute drive away from San Francisco airport, this ‘haunted’ restaurant, perched on a cliff, is steeped in history and mystique. In addition to its scenic views of the Pacific, well-designed interior, and hospitable staff, the restaurant Read more
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Movie Review: Body Double (1984)
In my earlier post, I covered Brian De Palma’s tribute to a movie made by his idol, Hitchcock. Today, we will see his tribute to not one, but three other Hitchcock movies: Psycho, Rear Window, and Vertigo. Body Double is a forgotten classic from De Palma that packs a great plot and his signature twists. Read more
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