Month: March 2022

‘Dirty Pretty Things’ is a quietly intense and morally charged thriller that thrives on its restrained yet effective cinematography and a remarkably strong cast. Cinematographer Chris Menges uses muted tones and dim lighting to reflect the shadowy underworld of London’s immigrant life, capturing a sense of claustrophobia, fatigue, and alienation. The visuals never glamorize the…

I am a huge fan of Paul Tomas Anderson’s work going back to Hard Eight. He is one of those directors/writers where every film he does is quite distinct from one another. Licorice Pizza is definitely not another Boogie Nights, except for the fact that they both represent specific time periods in the United States….