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Movie Review: Niagra (1953)
In this post, we will look at an early classic neo-noir and slow-burn thriller, directed by Henry Hathaway, starring Marilyn Monroe in a deliciously wicked role. True to its name, it is set on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls, where a couple on a delayed honeymoon meets a dysfunctional couple, turning their vacation into 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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