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3 days ago · La femme fatale in noir cinema, or in policier, or even in the new forms of sci-fi policier like Sugar is on her way out, which is a terrible tragedy. There is something that forbids our heroes to confront head-on the seductive vamp, which becomes a mere vehicle of moving the plot forward rather than the central enigma of its evolution.
1 day ago · Just as Arjona singlehandedly changes the movie upon her entrance, she also keeps the audience — and Powell’s Gary Johnson — on our toes. The thing about femme fatales is that they can become a cliché, and they can also instantly lose the audience’s sympathy if not played right. Arjona avoids both pitfalls with ease.
1 day ago · Prime Video movie of the day: Blake Lively is a hypnotic femme fatale in A Simple Favor Prime Video is turning iconic game series Yakuza into a TV show and bringing back American Gladiators, and I ...
5 days ago · Barbara Stanwyck's femme fatale turns heads and makes hearts race, while Fred MacMurray's descent into darkness is equally enthralling. The movie's clever script, striking visuals, and compelling performances make it an undisputed classic of the genre.
3 days ago · Like most good detective stories, 1944’s “Double Indemnity” has its roots in the pulpy noir literature that defined the decade. The film is based on a 1936 serialized story by the same name, while its screenplay is co-authored by genre powerhouse Raymond Chandler. Add successful screen actor Barbara Stanwyck as femme fatale Phyllis Dietrichson and
3 days ago · The film gave Moore the rare chance to play a femme fatale. Like many of Moore’s other movies, critics took issue with some of the controversial plot points. However, they also widely praised Moore’s unique performance. Audiences loved the movie as well. It earned $214 million worldwide on a $55 million budget, making it an unquestionable hit.
1 day ago · A movie built around such a high-execution gimmick shouldn’t be so good. ... alongside a beguiling Nora Zehetner as the rich popular girl/femme fatale, Laura Dannon, who helps Brendan enter the ...
