Neo Noir
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Movie Review: American Gigolo (1980)
In this post, we look at the neo-noir classic that launched Richard Gere’s career, American Gigolo. Written and directed by Paul Schrader, the movie packs an offbeat plot and a standout performance from Gere. Set in Los Angeles, it is the tale of a male escort who finds himself in a desperate situation that could Read more
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Movie Review: Miller’s Crossing (1990)
While some may say that the greatest gangster saga has been told in the Godfather movies, the Coen brothers have given us an overlooked masterpiece in Miller’s Crossing. It is another classic modern neo-noir set in the time of prohibition. It is a story of trust and betrayal, double-crossing, and retribution told in a way Read more
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Movie Review: Stormy Monday (1988)
‘Stormy Monday’, directed by Mike Figgis and starring Sean Bean, Melanie Griffith, Tommy Lee Jones, and Sting, set in Newcastle, England, is a great little British neo-noir movie. The film’s title is taken from T-Bone Walker’s famous number, “Call it Stormy Monday”. The storyline where a small bar owner stands his ground against a powerful Read more
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Movie Review: Harper (1966)
Delightful is not a word typically associated with neo-noir movies, but Harper, starring Paul Newman and directed by Jack Smight, is a delightful, funny, and intriguing watch. The movie is based on the 1949 book, ‘The Moving Target’, by Ross Macdonald. The film’s superb screenplay comes from legendary screenwriter William Goldman. The plot of the Read more
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Movie Review: Memento (2000)
“Memento” is a neo-noir work of art from director Christopher Nolan. The plot of the movie is non-linear and moves across two parallel lines. One line of the plot is in color, where each part is presented in reverse chronological order. The other line is in black and white and told chronologically. In the climax, Read more
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Movie Review: Angel Heart (1987)
Directed by Alan Parker and based on the book Fallen Angel by William Hjortsberg, Angel Heart is a psychological thriller neo-noir that packs horror and supernatural elements. The cast of the film includes Mickey Rourke, Robert De Niro, Lisa Bonet, and Charlotte Rampling. It begins in the vein of classic noir, where a private eye Read more
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