If you ignore the film’s bewildering denouement, and focus on the unusual identical twins’ situation, Dolores del Río’s strong lead, and atmospheric film noir aesthetics, you realise you have a true cinematic gem…
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“Where the Sidewalk Ends” Review: A Bad Cop in a Tight Spot
…its thrillingly clever beginning, palpably gritty nature, and the galvanising acting still make it a memorable viewing experience.
“Leave Her to Heaven” Review
With a fascinating story, good direction and great cinematography, the film becomes a timeless classic story of an obsessive love and its consequences. As is the case with many films of that period, Leave Her to Heaven also boasts outstanding acting work and Gene Tierney gives the performance of her career.
“Miller’s Crossing” Review
Miller’s Crossing [1990] – ★★★★1/2 Loosely based on Dashiell Hamett’s Red Harvest, Miller’s Crossing is an intelligent gangster film shot in the style of a film-noir. Directed by Joel Coen, and produced by Ethan Coen and Mark Silverman, the film centres on Tom Regan (Gabriel Byrne), who is the “right hand” of Leo O’Bannon (Albert…
“Identity” Review
Identity [2003] – ★★★★ 👤 An intelligent and claustrophobic horror treat, with one mind-blowing final twist. “As I was walking up the stairs, I met a man who wasn’t there. He wasn’t there again today; I wish, I wish he’d go away.” Ten strangers: a family of three, a limo driver, a film star, a call girl, a…
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