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The Best of Brian De Palma’s NeoNoir Thrillers – I
In my previous post, I provided an introduction to the neo-noir thrillers of director Brian De Palma. If you are new to his movies, I suggest that you read that post before reading this, as it would give context to his movies and the themes discussed here. In this post, we will take a look Read more
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Movie Review: Blow Out (1981)
Directed by acclaimed director Brian De Palma and starring John Travolta, Blow Out is another neo-noir classic. Despite being hailed by critics upon its release, neither Travolta nor De Palma received the respect they deserved for it. The movie failed at the box office but has gained some respect and developed a cult following. Many Read more
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Movie Review: Obsession (1976)
In my past review of “Body Double,” I mentioned that it was a homage to both Hitchcock movies, “Rear Window” and “Vertigo.” “Obsession,” a movie he made earlier in 1976, is another of his tributes to “Vertigo,” and closer in plot to the Alfred Hitchcock classic. The movie opens with a loud, almost jarring background Read more
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Movie Review: Raising Cain (1992)
“To raise Cain” means to cause a commotion, create a disturbance, or make trouble. The “Cain” in the phrase refers to a character in the Old Testament of the Bible. In this post, we will visit another psychological thriller from director Brian De Palma. With a runtime of just 1 hour and 31 minutes and Read more
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