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Dark Streets (2008)
Director: Rachel Thomas
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From Time Out New York
Some movies are too stagy, but Dark Streets is too much like a supper club. This misbegotten musical noir homage could have been written for Garrison Keillor’s Guy Noir sketch, and it mistakes shooting out of focus for stylishness. The plot involves a phlegmatic nightclub owner (Mann) who becomes embroiled in a half-pint Chinatown. The film is dedicated to the victims of Katrina and Gustav, who can be better supported in other ways.Author: Ben Kenigsberg
Time Out New York Issue 689: December 11 - 17, 2008
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- Just Ducky said...
- Posted on Dec 11 2008 15:24 Shot for a budget of under $2 million in downtown Los Angeles in 28 days, "Dark Streets" is a miracle. Director Rachel Samuels brings to life a floating noir world, set in an indistinct time, dreamy and full of great music and dancing. This film was adapted from a stageplay. Soundtrack features Etta James, Chakka Kahn, Dr. John BB King and more. The word noir means dark and this tale of a hapless playboy's downfall follows the recipe in films like "The Blue Dahlia," and "DOA." It doesn't strive to be anymore than it is - a noir dream that turns into a nightmare.
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Cast & crew
Director: Rachel Thomas
Cast: Gabriel Mann, Bijou Phillips, Izabella Miko, Elias Koteas full cast
Rated: R
Duration: 83 mins
US Release: Dec 12 2008
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