culture ‘Charley Varrick’ – The Last of the Independents Koraljka Suton Don Siegal's follow up to *Dirty Harry*, an adaptation of John C. Reese's *The Looters,* and a masterclass in character-driven storytelling
culture âThe Last of the Mohicansâ: Michael Mannâs Riveting Love Story as the Formation of American Identity Sven Mikulec After a string of successes on television, having made a name for himself on projects such as "Starsky and Hutch" and "Police Story", Michael Mann ...
culture Life And Death In A Northern Town: Mike Hodges’ ‘Get Carter’ Tim Pelan Tim Pelan examines Mike Hodges's classic 1972 British crime movie, 'Get Carter'
culture âTo Live and Die in L.A.â: The Intelligent, Authentic Thriller as One of the Highlights of Friedkinâs Career Sven Mikulec If you were to compile a list of the most impressive and exhilarating car chases in the history of the motion pictures, itâs more than likely that one ...
culture âManhunterââ’Horror Implied, as Opposed to Explained…That’s Michael Mann’s Strength (Will)â Tim Pelan In 1986, Michael Mannâs 'Manhunter' elevated schlock-horror to a thoughtful, stylised, forensically psychological level, introducing the concept of a ...
culture âThe Friends of Eddie Coyleâ: Peter Yatesâ Crime Masterpiece that Chose to Rely on a Completely Different Kind of Spectacle Sven Mikulec Published in January 1973, George V. Higginsâ crime novel "The Friends of Eddie Coyle" was well received by critics and the public, featuring a story ...
culture How Robert Altmanâs Anti-Western Classic âMcCabe & Mrs. Millerâ Aged Like Fine Wine Koraljka Suton The legendary director Robert Altman was given an Academy Honorary Award in 2006, âin recognition of a career that has repeatedly reinvented...
culture âSweet Smell of Successâ, Alexander Mackendrickâs Most Accomplished Film that Hasnât Aged a Day Cinephilia & Beyond Tony Curtis had to fight really hard to get the role of Falco in Alexander Mackendrick's 'Sweet Smell of Success' âŠ
culture Noir Cut to Look of the Period, Not About the Period: The Sunny, Seedy â50âs Underbelly of Curtis Hansonâs âL.A. Confidentialâ Tim Pelan I came to it because of Ellroy. When I read âL.A. Confidential,â I just got hooked on the characters, got caught up emotionally in their individual...
culture Click-In Movies: Desperate Characters (1971) Cinephilia & Beyond One year prior to the release of "Desperate Characters", author Paula Fox wrote a novel of the same name, brilliantly received by critics, but with...
culture Click-In Movies: Loving (1970) Cinephilia & Beyond Illustrator Brooks Wilson is an artist who has hit a wall with his career. While trying to move past it and acquire new projects to work on, he is also...
culture Click-In Movies: The Strawberry Statement (1970) Cinephilia & Beyond Twenty-year-old Simon (Bruce Davison) is a San Francisco university student who wants to fit in and meet girls. For that reason, he starts attending...
