Neo Noir
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Movie review: Fargo (1996)
“Fargo” is a superb neo-noir black comedy from Joel and Ethan Coen that packs a riveting plot and a stellar ensemble cast. Set in Fargo, North Dakota, in the late 1980s, the movie claims to be based on real events. The plot is the tale of an unscrupulous car dealer who hires two goons to Read more
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Movie Review: Mullholand Drive (1996)
“Mullholand Drive”, written and directed by David Lynch, is one of the most fascinating movies I have experienced. It is the ultimate ‘deep thinker’s neo-noir’. The plot of this masterpiece is subject to a multitude of interpretations and will continue to be the subject of endless speculation. Its stellar cast includes Naomi Watts, Laura Harring, Read more
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Movie Review: After Dark, My Sweet (1990)
Based on the book by Jim Foley, “After Dark, My Sweet” is another superb neo-noir film. Set in the sunlit city of Palm Springs, California, the movie’s cast includes Jason Patric, Rachel Ward, and Bruce Dern. While the film may possibly have a Femme Fatale, it does not include nocturnal scenes, and its plot unfolds Read more
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Movie Review: Blood Simple (1984)
“Blood Simple,” the first movie directed by the Coen brothers, is a neo-noir work of art. While it has many of the facets of a noir film such as an illicit affair, a vengeful spouse, a private eye, and violent crime, the plot incorporates a series of unpredictable, chilling twists, and its characters do not Read more
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Movie Review: Blue Velvet (1986)
“Blue Velvet,” from iconic director David Lynch, is another movie that makes the list of the greatest noir movies of all time. Packing a talented cast, the movie can be considered a violent coming-of-age tale that tells the story of an all-American young man who attempts to solve a mystery but unknowingly gets into a Read more
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Movie Review: 2 days in the Valley (1996)
“2 Days in the Valley” is another underrated neo-noir from the late ’90s. With screenplay and direction by John Herzfeld, the movie packs a fast-paced, riveting plot, numerous twists, and an outstanding ensemble cast. The movie is set in the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles. The term “hyperlink movie,” created by non-fiction author Alissa Read more
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