Reading Time: 18 minutesA mystery movie is a feature film where the main tension comes from missing information, and where scenes are built around clues, suspicion, and discovery. Mystery movies work best when they give you a fair trail of clues, then pressure you to decide what they mean. This list is built to help you choose what… Continue reading Best Mystery Movies of All Time: 25 Picks Explained
Crime, Noir & Mystery
Essential crime, film noir, neo-noir, gangster, and mystery movies, ranked with what makes each one worth watching.
The Best Neo-noir Movies (Every Film Student Must Watch!)
Reading Time: 4 minutesNeo-noir is a film genre that updates classic noir elements for a contemporary audience. If you’re unfamiliar with the genre, I recommend you read this article about neo-noir first. If you’re a film student looking for neo-noir movies to watch and analyze, you’re in the right place. Below, I’ve curated a list of essential neo-noir… Continue reading The Best Neo-noir Movies (Every Film Student Must Watch!)
10 Best Gangster Movies of All Time For Filmmakers To Watch
Reading Time: 8 minutesCinema history has produced some fantastic gangster movies that everyone needs to see, not to least if you’re a filmmaker. They make a great field of study for any movie buff, from the neo-noirish use of light and contrast to the interesting character arcs and intricate storylines. Who doesn’t enjoy cheering for a hardboiled anti-hero… Continue reading 10 Best Gangster Movies of All Time For Filmmakers To Watch