Light a lamp for sin.

Brittany 2022-03-21 09:01:14

Polanski talked about the ending of "Chinatown" in his memoirs:
I insist that if this film is to be filmed in a certain style and to get rid of the common detective film's final hero immortality mode, Evelyn must die at the end of the film. . If the audience does not leave their seats angrily because of this unreasonable arrangement, the film will lose its dramatic effect.

Yes. When the horns and screams sounded in the dark, I hammered my computer desk angrily.
Polanski. Never gave me a chance to breathe.

Light up a lamp for sin, just like the jumbled neon, noisy music, and hustle and bustle of Chinatown in Chinatown.
The expressionless Asians looked like cars passing by from the corner of the street, revealing a cold luster.
You know, here, we are all used to it.

The crime continues the crime, and the victim continues to suffer. It is like an ancient law that governs Chinatown.
And the whole world.

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Extended Reading
  • Okey 2022-03-22 09:01:13

    [A-] What is the charm of film noir? It is the struggle of the little people under the chaotic fate? Is it a bit of true feelings extracted from carnal relationships? Is it the visually charming contrast of light and shadow? Is it the evil of the upper echelon that is ready to move in the dark? Or is it the background of the times that continues to emerge as the narrative advances? If the above is true, then "Chinatown" is indeed a very classic noir film. Scheduling is still Polanski's consistent cleverness, especially the scene where the heroine was shot and killed in a car at the end, a heart-shattering scheduling template. In the dark night, all hope was swallowed up by sin again. So we watched the protagonist slowly stepping into the endless night in despair, and the audience's expectations were so small and weak. Forget it, Jack, the world is "Chinatown".

  • Kirstin 2021-10-20 19:02:14

    Is this script so godlike...how does it feel quite satisfactory?

Chinatown quotes

  • Loach: What happened to your nose, Gittes? Somebody slammed a bedroom window on it?

    Jake Gittes: Nope. Your wife got excited. She crossed her legs a little too quick. You understand what I mean, pal?

  • Jake Gittes: Evelyn, put that gun away. Let the police handle this.

    Evelyn Mulwray: He owns the police!