Neo Noir
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Brian De Palma’s Neo-Noir Thrillers: An Introduction
De Palma: Photo Attribution: gdcgraphics, CC BY-SA 2.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0, via Wikimedia Commons As my readers are well aware, Brian De Palma is one of my favorite directors. In this post, we will look at many of his best neo-noir movies. He made no secret that Hitchcock was his idol and tried his best to emulate… Read more
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Movie Review: The Usual Suspects (1995)
Exceptionally well-written by Christopher McQuarrie and brilliantly directed by Bryan Singer, and featuring a tour de force cast, “The Usual Suspects” is one of the greatest neo-noirs ever made. The plot unfolds in both New York and California, weaving actual truths with myth and imagination. The story opens in San Pedro, CA, with Dean Keaton… Read more
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Movie Review: Dark City(1998)
Sometimes a movie comes along with a refreshingly original plotline, spectacular visual effects that still look impressive today, a great cast, and even receives kudos from critics, but still bombs at the box office. “Dark City” is one such movie. “Dark City” is directed by Alex Proyas, with its screenplay provided by Alex Proyas, Lem… Read more
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Movie Review: Lady Vengeance (2005)
Today, we will look at “Lady Vengeance,” a stylish neo-noir film from iconic director Park Chan-Wook, who also directed “The Handmaiden.” “Lady Vengeance” is the last movie in his Vengeance trilogy, which includes “Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance” and “Oldboy.” It is also the third consecutive movie I’ve reviewed that is female-oriented. The movie’s cast includes… Read more
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Movie Review: The Last Seduction (1994)
In this post, we look at a neo-noir with a female antagonist as its lead character. ‘The Last Seduction’ is a steamy neo-noir from the 90s starring Linda Fiorentino, Bill Pullman, and Peter Berg, directed by John Dahl, with a splendid screenplay by Steve Barancik. Linda Fiorentino plays Bridget Gregory, the Femme Fatale on steroids.… 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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