Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar raises a very pertinent question: what is craft devoid of conscience? It risks becoming mere manipulation.

Korean Noir is carving out a distinct niche in global cinema. This genre has been described as dark and shadowy, but slow-burning suspense, stylish and unforgettable. The films usually blend gritty crime narratives with psychological depth, i.e. characters that are moody and morally ambiguous (“murky”). ♦ The Hallmarks of Korean Noir These are the hallmarks of Korean Noir cinema (also called Neo-Noir Thrillers): – Cynical or morally ambiguous protagonists (e.g. undercover cops or femme fatales) – Crime, corruption, and betrayal – Stylized violence and bleak urban settings – Themes of revenge, justice, and existential dread or despair There are lots of K-dramas categorized as Korean Noir. You can peruse curated lists, published by My Drama List, OtakuKart, CrimeReads, and Rolling Stone India (links below). Here is a quick list of eight (8) of the top-rated Korean Noir Films released after 2000 that I’m familiar with. (1) Oldboy (2003) A revenge thriller with jaw-dropping twists and stylized violence. This movie is part of “the Vengeance Trilogy”. What would you do if somebody imprisoned you for 15 years and you did not know why, but you were finally released? Try to find out who did it and why, and then get revenge? The post Can’t Sleep? Watch Korean Noir. Guaranteed NOT to Cure Insomnia. appeared first on PopGeeks.com Forum | Indie Games, Movies, TV, Tabletop & Comics.

Tartan Asia Extreme DVD release of VISITOR Q ( 2001) directed by Takashi Miike. A reporter visits a comfort house to make a documentary about sex and violence

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