Heat (1995).
The film by director Michael Mann that many of his fans would consider to be his Magnum Opus, brought together the two biggest actors of a generation as well as an… Continue reading "Heat (1995)."
Tag: Crime Drama
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Thief (1981).
Whilst effectively using existing and sometimes generic cinematic tropes, the films of Michael Mann could easily be a sub-genre unto themselves. Stylish peeks into the criminal underbelly focusing on hard, tough men who are… Continue reading "Thief (1981)."
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Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo (1958).
Hitchcock’s thriller takes its audience to dizzying new heights. In 1983, Alfred Hitchcock’s 1958 film Vertigo received a theatrical re-release and it was the first time the film had been… Continue reading "Alfred Hitchcock’s Vertigo (1958)."
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Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman’s budget has ballooned to $175 million.
One of the highest profile films currently in production at Netflix is Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman starring long time collaborators Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci and Harvey Keitel and co-starring… Continue reading "Martin Scorsese’s The Irishman’s budget has ballooned to $175 million."
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Fact File – No.6 – Lethal Weapon (1987)
In this regular Film ‘89 feature we put a classic film or TV show under the microscope to unveil some juicy trivia. Some of these facts you may already know… Continue reading "Fact File – No.6 – Lethal Weapon (1987)"
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Bright (2017) – Review.
Directed by David Ayer, Bright tells a story where humanity co-exists in a world inhabited with mythical creatures such as Elves, Fairies and Orcs. Will Smith stars as inner city cop… Continue reading "Bright (2017) – Review."
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American Made (2017) – Blu Ray Review.
Tom Cruise is reunited with director Doug Liman after their successful collaboration on 2014’s surprisingly good, Edge of Tomorrow. This time we find the duo more grounded in reality as… Continue reading "American Made (2017) – Blu Ray Review."
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Netflix confirm that Mindhunter will get a second season.
Good news arrives today that Netflix have recommissioned 70’s crime drama Mindhunter for a second season. The show which counts David Fincher amongst its directors follows FBI agents Holden Ford… Continue reading "Netflix confirm that Mindhunter will get a second season."
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Brawl in Cell Block 99 (2017) – Review.
Brawl in Cell Block 99, written and directed by S. Craig Zahler, tells the story of Bradley Thomas (Vince Vaughn), an ex-boxer desperately trying to live a crime-free life. When… Continue reading "Brawl in Cell Block 99 (2017) – Review."
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In Defence of… The Godfather: Part III (1990).
In what’s become a regular feature on Film ’89, we take another look at a maligned and/or misunderstood film that may not have received the credit it deserves and may… Continue reading "In Defence of… The Godfather: Part III (1990)."