Chinatown
Just watched my 2nd film since joining netflix: Chinatown. I had seen this when taking an undergraduate media studies class on film noir. Liked it then, but had pretty much forgotten about it until reading Story by Robert McKee, which itself should be the subject of another post.
On 2nd viewing, WOW! Incredible writing and character development, both for Nicholson’s Gittes and Dunaway’s Mulwray. Very nuanced acting by both as well. Knowing the major plot twist as I went into this viewing brought a deeper understanding of the characters’ choices in the 1st two acts. HIGHLY recommended!
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