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Movie Review: The Secret in Their Eyes (2009)
Only a few days ago, I reviewed Memories of Murders, the classic Korean investigative crime thriller based on a real incident. In this post, we will look at The Secret in Their Eyes (TSITE), an Argentine movie based on Eduardo Sacheri’s novel La pregunta de sus ojos. Brilliantly directed by Juan José Campanella, this film 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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Movie Review: Parasite (2019)
“′Classic′ – a book which people praise and don’t read.” ― Mark Twain Mark Twain’s quote holds true for great movies as well. Oftentimes, moviegoers avoid films that win Academy Awards, fearing they might be slow and boring. However, Parasite, the Korean movie that won four awards at the 92nd Academy Awards, is neither slow Read more
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Movie Review: Lone Star(1996)
“Lone Star,” directed by John Sayles, is a hidden gem, a powerful neo-western starring Chris Cooper, Matthew McConaughey, Joe Morton, Elizabeth Peña, Ron Canada, and Kris Kristofferson. The plot is set in the fictional border town of Frontera, Texas, where the white population is a minority and the Mexican population is the growing majority. Some Read more
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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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