Chalk full of Quentin Tarantino’s typical trifecta: blood, guts, and chatter, The Hateful Eight is another solid addition that please hardcore fans and repulse the easily offended. Read the full review here!
Author: Danilo Castro
Movie Review: He Walked By Night (1948)
One of the many “docu-noir” pictures made during the late 40’s, He Walked By Night surpasses its peers on the strength of cinematographer John Alton and ghost director Anthony Mann. Read the full review here!
The 10 Most Underrated Hollywood Directors of All Time
Though commonly known throughout the studios as top-notch moviemakers, these brilliant men have fallen through the cracks of credit when it comes to critical and commercial acclaim. This list is for all the guys who deserve a bit more cred out there in the creative circles. Get the party started and read the full list by clicking here!
Movie Review: The Walk (2015)
Delivered with old school delight, this stunning true story documents the efforts of Philippe Petit and his goal of walking a high wire between the Twin Towers. Read the full review here!
Movie Review: The Night Before (2015)
Incredibly promising on the strength of its performers and hilarious trailer, The Night Before proves to be a laughless comedy with more in the way of muddling drama than true Christmas hilarity. Read the full review here!
Movie Review: Beasts of No Nation (2015)
Jarringly violent and fueled by exceptional acting, this Netflix film debut is a potent account of African child soldiers and the horrors experienced in the jungle. Read the full review here!
Movie Review: Phantom Lady (1944)
A salivating visual showcase, Phantom Lady is a terrific case of style enhancing the substance of a final product. Directed by noir specialist Robert Siodmak (The Killers, Criss Cross), it is a film that has to be seen to be fully believed. Read the full review here!
Movie Review: The Driver (1978)
Stylish, still, and stunning, Walter Hill’s 1978 masterpiece is an unsung hero of the neon-noir generation. An adaptation of Le Samurai (1967) and precursor to 2011’s Drive, its a film that deserves a detailed reappraising in the modern age. Read the full review here!
Movie Review: The Maltese Falcon (1941)
Film Noir 101: The Maltese Falcon. Since its release in 1941, its proven to be the mecca of modern crime, a stylish brew of grit and shadowed seduction. For a more in-depth discussion of the film’s greatness, read the full review right here!
Movie Review: Harper (1966)
A glossy homage to Howard Hawks’ classic The Big Sleep (1946), Harper takes its pulp convictions without any early morning drinks. Luckily, the usual bevy of bad guys, shootouts, and double crosses remain as strong as ever. Read the full review here!
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