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Fay 2022-06-12 20:02:20
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The composition is delicate but not extreme; the narrative structure is loose; the pace is slow; the characterization is mixed. Overall, the film is more innovative than the noir of the 1940s, but it falls short. In particular, the character settings are not concise enough, such as private...
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Marcellus 2022-06-12 14:01:54
Quand la ville dort...
The Asphalt Jungle est un film contrasté, non seulement dans le sens où il s'agit d'un film noir dont le clair-obscur fut une composante indispensable, mais aussi comment Huston nous montre la confrontation et les oppositions - celle des polices et des criminels, celle du jour et de la nuit (où le...
Anthony Caruso
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Alonzo D. Emmerich: So, since I'm gonna' be busy with a lot of cases, I thought you might like to take a trip.
Angela Phinlay: Where to?
Alonzo D. Emmerich: Oh, I don't know, the coast, Florida - anywhere you like.
Angela Phinlay: Could I, uncle Lon? Anywhere? No foolin'?
Alonzo D. Emmerich: Yes, I think a change of scenery might be good for you.
Angela Phinlay: Wait. You wait right here. I've got the most terrific idea!
Alonzo D. Emmerich: [runs and grabs a magazine, shows it to him] Oh, Cuba... that's not a bad idea.
Angela Phinlay: Imagine me on this beach here in my green bathing suit. Yipe! I almost bought a white one the other day but it wasn't quite extreme enough. I mean, don't get me wrong, if I really went in for the *extreme* extreme, I woulda' bought a French one. Run for your lives, girls, the fleet's in. Oh, uncle Lon, am I excited. Yipe!
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Det. Andrews: [knocking repeatedly on Angela's door] Okay, miss. It's a shame to bust this door in, but here goes.
Angela Phinlay: [Angela suddenly opens the door] Haven't you bothered me enough, you big banana head? Just try breaking my door, and Mr. Emmerich will have you thrown out of the house!
Det. Andrews: Afraid not, miss. He's got troubles enough. As a matter of fact, he's a dead duck.
Police Commissioner Hardy: [voice heard from off-screen] Hurry up, Andrews! Bring the young lady in here.
Angela Phinlay: Do I have to talk to him? Couldn't I just talk to you?
Det. Andrews: Come on, baby. Get it over with. And... be smart. Tell the Commissioner the truth. That's the only thing to do. Come on.
[leads her out the door]
