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
German and German-language Films
Fritz Lang, “M” (1931) During the 1920’s and early 1930’s, Germany played unfortunate host to
Ridley Scott, “Blade Runner” (1982) The curious thing with this movie is that as it
Curtis Hanson, “L.A. Confidential” (1997) Based on the novel by James Ellroy and named after
David Fincher, “Alien 3” (1992) At least in this third episode in the Alien series,
Roman Polanski, “Chinatown” (1974) Chinatown” was Roman Polanski’s foray into the private eye / film