The Hannibal phenomenon in pop culture will always be odd. Not many fictional serial killers inspire a Best Picture win, a five-film franchise, and a three-season TV show. Even stranger, most remain unaware that his first time on the big screen was not The Silence of the Lambs, but instead a wild vision of death … Continue reading Michael Mann’s ‘Manhunter’ Oozes Style and Violence
Michael Mann’s ‘Miami Vice’ – A Stunning Visual Spectacle with Inconsistent Story
After the blazing success of Collateral, it seemed like a foregone conclusion that Michael Mann's return to his iconic TV series would be a rousing success. However, Mann has never been one to tell a simple story. While adapting any of his storylines on Miami Vice could have been an excellent nostalgia pull, Mann swung … Continue reading Michael Mann’s ‘Miami Vice’ – A Stunning Visual Spectacle with Inconsistent Story
Michael Mann’s ‘Thief’ – One of the Greatest Crime Thrillers of All Time
A man watches the clock, shrouded in darkness, while his partner cuts through a safe. For nearly ten minutes, a group of thieves pull off a brilliant heist without needing to vocalize their next steps. The balletic opening of Thief, scored by a pulse-pounding Tangerine Dream score, remains one of the highlight moments of Michael … Continue reading Michael Mann’s ‘Thief’ – One of the Greatest Crime Thrillers of All Time
REVIEW: ‘Ford V Ferrari’ Revs On All Cylinders Thanks to Excellent Bale and Mangold’s Direction
The world of competitive racing often gets unfairly maligned in the United States. Stereotypes surround NASCAR, especially among those who do not like the sport. Preconceived notions of NASCAR fans and culture have been played for laughs across the entertainment landscape, including Will Ferrell's extremely popular Talledega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby. Yet despite … Continue reading REVIEW: ‘Ford V Ferrari’ Revs On All Cylinders Thanks to Excellent Bale and Mangold’s Direction