Neo Noir
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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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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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