Tag Archives: Michael Mann

The Best view | Public Enemies – Johnny Depp gives Depression-era outlaw John Dillinger a dangerous glamour

Posted on 1 July 2009 by Jason Best

Michael Mann clearly thinks crooks are cool. Look at the evidence on screen: in film after film he’s drawn to bandits and outlaws, felons and fugitives, hoods and heavies. Like a hopeless recidivist, he just can’t keep away from crime. … Continue reading →

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The Best view | De Niro & Pacino back together but firing blanks in Righteous Kill

Posted on 16 February 2009 by Jason Best

It’s been 13 years since Robert De Niro and Al Pacino faced off against each other in that wary, late-night diner encounter in Michael Mann’s Heat. They’re together again on screen in the cop thriller Righteous Kill but the question … Continue reading →

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Manhunter

Posted on 28 November 2008 by Beth Williams

Couch Potato Pickings On ITV1 tonight at 11.45pm You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video This film introduced the world to Thomas Harris‘s serial killer Hannibal Lecter, but it doesn’t star Anthony Hopkins. No, Brian … Continue reading →

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