The Jericho Mile

Man Michael Mann is a mixed bag

Man Michael Mann is a mixed bag

it’s very straightforward, almost to a fault but there’s something compelling about how stripped-down it is. the prison setting feels grounded, and the running sequences have a raw intensity that carries the film. not especially deep, but solid and focused in what it’s trying to do.

it’s very straightforward, almost to a fault but there’s something compelling about how stripped-down it is. the prison setting feels grounded, and the running sequences have a raw intensity that carries the film. not especially deep, but solid and focused in what it’s trying to do.

Larry “rain” murphy had to be named white boy of the year back in 1979

Larry “rain” murphy had to be named white boy of the year back in 1979

Codes, Loyalty & Consequence: The Existential Masterpieces of Michael Mann

Another great Michael Mann film, it’s kind of hard to believe that he went on to direct a masterpiece like Thief after this, there’s nothing wrong with this film it’s just not as amazing as the more stylised films like Thief, Manhunter or Heat.

Codes, Loyalty & Consequence: The Existential Masterpieces of Michael Mann

Another great Michael Mann film, it’s kind of hard to believe that he went on to direct a masterpiece like Thief after this, there’s nothing wrong with this film it’s just not as amazing as the more stylised films like Thief, Manhunter or Heat.

Not fair to review this like a regular movie considering it’s a debut and very low budget but it’s fine. I’d put it over Ali. Found out this was made for tv after I watched it and those don’t normally count for my director filmography watches but fuck it. I had to watch the whole thing so it counts.

Not fair to review this like a regular movie considering it’s a debut and very low budget but it’s fine. I’d put it over Ali. Found out this was made for tv after I watched it and those don’t normally count for my director filmography watches but fuck it. I had to watch the whole thing so it counts.