Neo Noir
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Movie Review: The Grifters (1990)
Produced by Martin Scorsese and directed by Stephen Frears, ‘The Grifters’ is a neo-noir gem, a twisted tale about three criminals. It is based on Jim Thompson’s novel of the same name. Though it is limited to a modest budget, ‘The Grifters’ features a stellar cast who deliver outstanding performances. The taut, smart screenplay has Read more
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Movie Review: Chinatown (1974)
Chinatown, directed by Roman Polanski and based on a screenplay from Robert Towne, is one of the defining neo-noir movies of all time. Set in the Los Angeles of 1937, the movie features Jack Nicholson as a private eye trying to unravel a series of unfolding revelations after taking on the investigation of an unfaithful Read more
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Movie Review: House of Games (1987)
House of Games, released in 1987, marks playwright, filmmaker, and author David Mamet’s foray into movie direction. It is a neo-noir hidden gem with a twisted plot, a series of twists, and a twisted ending that would make its way onto the best movies list of numerous critics. The cast features Joe Mantegna and Lindsay Read more
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Movie Review: Le Samouraï (1967)
Le Samouraï, starring French superstar Alain Delon and directed by iconic director Jean-Pierre Melville, is one of the greatest Neo-Noir movies ever made. Jean-Pierre Melville, who also wrote the screenplay for this classic, made his debut in the 1940s film noir era. He is widely known as the spiritual father of French New Wave cinema. Read more
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Movie Review: Obsession (1976)
In my past review of “Body Double,” I mentioned that it was a homage to both Hitchcock movies, “Rear Window” and “Vertigo.” “Obsession,” a movie he made earlier in 1976, is another of his tributes to “Vertigo,” and closer in plot to the Alfred Hitchcock classic. The movie opens with a loud, almost jarring background Read more
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Movie Review: Mumbai Police (2013)
Today, we will look at another hidden gem of Indian Cinema, particularly Malayalam Cinema. I have expressed my admiration for Malayalam and Bengali cinema in the past, and I will spare you the details this time. “Mumbai Police” is a landmark, not just in Malayalam Cinema but in the annals of Indian Cinema itself. If Read more
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