Jean-Pierre Melville

  • Movie Review: Breathless(1960)

    Movie Review: Breathless(1960)

    Even a casual perusal of my blog would reveal my passion for movies of numerous genres from all over the world. With no formal education in film or moviemaking, I see myself as a lifelong student of movies, aiming to understand genres, filmmaking styles, their origins, and motivations. Today, we will look at a film Read more

  • Movie Review: Le Samouraï (1967)

    Movie Review: Le Samouraï (1967)

    Le Samouraï, starring French superstar Alain Delon and directed by iconic director Jean-Pierre Melville, is one of the greatest Neo-Noir movies ever made. Jean-Pierre Melville, who also wrote the screenplay for this classic, made his debut in the 1940s film noir era. He is widely known as the spiritual father of French New Wave cinema. Read more