While the film was controversial upon release, it remains a fascinating study of several elements:
Working with co-writer Oliver Stone, Cimino created a version of Chinatown that felt like a living, breathing character. The production design is so dense you can almost smell the incense and gunpowder. L_4nn0_d31_dr4g0_1985_Altadefinizione01_cc_1080...
In 1985, the cinematic world was still reeling from the fallout of Heaven’s Gate . Director Michael Cimino, once the "golden boy" of Hollywood, returned to the screen not with an apology, but with a sledgehammer. That sledgehammer was . A Gritty Descent into Chinatown While the film was controversial upon release, it
Despite its gritty subject matter, the film is shot with a lush, operatic scale. The final confrontation on the train tracks is a masterclass in tension and cinematography. The Verdict: A Lost Relic of the 80s Director Michael Cimino, once the "golden boy" of
Here is an interesting blog post centered on this cult classic:
Stanley White is not a "nice guy." He’s abrasive, arguably racist, and destroys his personal life to satisfy his professional obsession. He is a prototypical anti-hero that modern TV dramas (like The Shield or The Sopranos ) would later perfect.
The Brutal Beauty of Michael Cimino’s 'Year of the Dragon' (1985)