Tag Archives: Crime
Memories of Murder (2003)
Someone recently recommended the 2003 South Korean film Memories of Murder (Salinui Chueok) from director Joon-ho Bong. It’s based on the true story of Korea’s first serial killer who ran amok raping and killing ten women over a five-year period from 1986-1991 in … Continue reading
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Box 507 (2002)
In the Spanish crime film Box 507 (La Caja 507) Maria (Dafne Fernandez), the only child of bank manager Modesto Pardo (Antonio Resines) and his wife Angela (Miriam Montilla) was just 16 years old when she died in a horrible fire. It’s … Continue reading
Filed under Spain
Criminal Justice II (2009)
Well it had to happen. After getting some great entertainment from Criminal Justice I, I decided to watch Criminal Justice II even though some of the reviews weren’t quite as glowing. This is a 5-episode made-for-British television series released on … Continue reading
Filed under British, British television
Sultanes del Sur (2007)
“Love, loyalty and compassion are for the weak.” With every heist film, you know there’s a moment when something is going to go wrong. With a techno-heist, a film in which high-tech knowledge is essential to the robbery, the possibilities of exactly … Continue reading
A Red Bear (2002)
“Sometimes if you love somebody, it’s best to stay away.” I’ve watched several Argentinean crime films lately, and A Red Bear (Un Oso Rojo) is the best of the bunch. The film has a searing honesty, and while the plot could … Continue reading
Filed under Argentinean
Miami Blues (1990)
“The first thing they should have taught you in your hooker classes is you shouldn’t ask the client so many fucking personal questions.” The film Miami Blues is based on the noir novel from Charles Willeford, and if you are … Continue reading
Filed under Film Noir
Blood and Wine (1996)
“The interesting thing about rich people is that they’re so cheap.” There are some films that burn images on our brains, and Blood and Wine from director Bob Rafelson is one of those films. There’s a scene in the … Continue reading
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Finney (1994)
“The fact that your husband wants to become a christian isn’t in itself a sign of mental illness.” Finney is a 5-hour, 6-episode made-for-British television film that follows the struggle for power between various crime families in the North of … Continue reading
Filed under British, British television, Crime
Not For Or Against (2002)
“When you choose a path, you go all the way.” I’ve enjoyed a couple of films from director Cedric Klapisch–When the Cat’s Away and Un Air de Famille. Klapisch’s saccharine, fluff piece L’Auberge Espagnole, however, was a huge disappointment, so … Continue reading
