French and French-language Films
Les Vampires (Part 1: La tête coupée): enthralling early crime drama serial about a sinister gang of criminals
Louis Feuillade, “Les Vampires (Part 1: La tête coupée)” (1915) First episode in a ten-part
French and French-language Films
Louis Feuillade, “Les Vampires (Part 1: La tête coupée)” (1915) First episode in a ten-part
French and French-language Films | German and German-language Films | Italian and Italian-language Films
Orson Welles, “The Trial” / “Le Procès” (1962) This film is a visually striking adaptation
Larry and Andy Wachowski, “The Matrix” (1999) Strip “The Matrix” of its sci-fi trimmings, its
Carol Reed, “The Third Man” (1949) Here’s an excellent movie character study about the testing
Alan J Pakula, “Klute” (1971) Ostensibly a crime thriller about a prostitute who assists a
Chinese and Chinese-language Films
Johnnie To, “Exiled” aka “Fong Juk” (2006) Set in Macau territory just before its return
David Lynch, “Blue Velvet” (1986) A beautiful film to watch with noirish elements and a
French and French-language Films
Jules Dassin, “Rififi” (1955) A film about a technically perfect crime, only for its participants
Australian and New Zealand Films
Sonia Bible, “Recipe for Murder” (2010) Contrary to what most people think about the 1950’s,
David Fincher, “Se7en” (1995) “Se7en” is a well-made film with some excellent acting performances and