Tag: neo-noir

Reminiscence

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Reminiscence

dir. Lisa Joy (2021)

Film poster: “Reminiscence” dir. Lisa Joy (2021)

Not enough over-the-top random action to satisfy the box office. Instead, Joy opts for competently scripted, cinematically engaging neo-noir SF exploring memory and obsession against a flooded, climate-apocalypse backdrop. Rebecca Ferguson and Thandiwe Newton (in particular) steal the show from Hugh Jackman.

The Matrix

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The Matrix

dir. the Wachowskis (1999)

Wachowskis_The Matrix

This cyberpunk martial arts neo-noir SF classic swept the cinemas upon release (unlike Wild Wild West, which Will Smith inexplicably preferred when choosing between lead roles) and holds up well in retrospect, using CGI prudently to stylise action scenes beyond human normal.