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Movie Review: Croupier (1998)
In the bustling realm of British cinema, where tales of mystery and suspense often find their mark, “Croupier” emerges as a riveting masterpiece, painting the screen with shades of neo-noir allure. Directed by Michael Hodges, this cinematic gem boasts a stellar cast led by the enigmatic Clive Owen, whose portrayal of Jack Manfred, a struggling Read more
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Movie Review: Memories of Murders (2003)
Seventeen years before directing the Oscar winner, Parasite, Director Bong Joon-ho made “Memories of Murder,” a riveting neo-noir crime thriller that won awards in Korea, Toronto, and France. The plot is based on a series of murders that rocked Korea in the late ’80s. While the movie can be considered a neo-noir crime investigative thriller, Read more
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Movie Review: Parasite (2019)
“′Classic′ – a book which people praise and don’t read.” ― Mark Twain Mark Twain’s quote holds true for great movies as well. Oftentimes, moviegoers avoid films that win Academy Awards, fearing they might be slow and boring. However, Parasite, the Korean movie that won four awards at the 92nd Academy Awards, is neither slow Read more
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Movie Review: American Gigolo (1980)
In this post, we look at the neo-noir classic that launched Richard Gere’s career, American Gigolo. Written and directed by Paul Schrader, the movie packs an offbeat plot and a standout performance from Gere. Set in Los Angeles, it is the tale of a male escort who finds himself in a desperate situation that could Read more
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Movie Review: Stormy Monday (1988)
‘Stormy Monday’, directed by Mike Figgis and starring Sean Bean, Melanie Griffith, Tommy Lee Jones, and Sting, set in Newcastle, England, is a great little British neo-noir movie. The film’s title is taken from T-Bone Walker’s famous number, “Call it Stormy Monday”. The storyline where a small bar owner stands his ground against a powerful Read more
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Movie Review: Harper (1966)
Delightful is not a word typically associated with neo-noir movies, but Harper, starring Paul Newman and directed by Jack Smight, is a delightful, funny, and intriguing watch. The movie is based on the 1949 book, ‘The Moving Target’, by Ross Macdonald. The film’s superb screenplay comes from legendary screenwriter William Goldman. The plot of the Read more
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