A detective falls in love with the woman whose murder he is investigating, leading to a complex web of deception and desire.
The Lost Weekend Summary
The Lost Weekend” is a 1945 film directed by Billy Wilder that explores the harrowing journey of an alcoholic writer over the course of a weekend.
The Big Heat Summary
A determined detective takes on a corrupt underworld in a relentless pursuit of justice after his wife is murdered.
Sweet Smell of Success Summary
‘Sweet Smell of Success’ is a gripping film noir that explores the dark underbelly of the entertainment industry and the corrupt power dynamics within it.
The Killing Summary
A noir crime thriller directed by Stanley Kubrick, ‘The Killing’ follows a group of criminals planning and executing a meticulously detailed racetrack heist.
Drunken Angel Summary
Drunken Angel” is a 1948 Japanese film directed by Akira Kurosawa, exploring the complex relationship between a doctor and a yakuza in post-war Tokyo.
White Heat Summary
White Heat” is a 1949 crime film directed by Raoul Walsh, featuring James Cagney as a psychopathic gangster seeking revenge and power.
Meshes of the Afternoon Summary
‘Meshes of the Afternoon’ is a surrealist experimental film exploring the subconscious mind and the blurred boundaries between reality and dreams.
The Bad Sleep Well Summary
‘The Bad Sleep Well’ is a gripping crime drama directed by Akira Kurosawa, exploring corruption and revenge in post-war Japan.
Sunset Boulevard Summary
A faded silent film star becomes obsessed with a struggling screenwriter in Hollywood.
High and Low Summary
A wealthy executive’s life is turned upside down when his chauffeur’s son is mistaken for his own and kidnapped for ransom.
Vertigo Summary
A retired detective with acrophobia becomes obsessed with a mysterious woman, leading him down a path of deception and psychological torment.