In this episode, we dive deep into Kiss Me Deadly (1955), a cornerstone of film noir that pushes the boundaries of the genre with its hard-hitting story, morally ambiguous characters, and shocking twists. Join us as we unpack the film's atomic-age paranoia, its iconic antihero Mike Hammer, and...
Published 11/20/24
In this episode of our movie podcast, we dive deep into The Grifters (1990), Stephen Frears' stylish neo-noir crime thriller based on Jim Thompson's novel.
We discuss the central trio of characters—Roy (John Cusack), a streetwise grifter with a deep-seated mistrust of others; Lilly (Annette...
Published 11/13/24