Confidential, became a critically acclaimed 1997 film byCurtis Hanson.
Hartnett and Eckhart play the detectives who investigate the murder and uncover shocking discoveries.
Since that film, De Palma rebuilt his brand and kickstarted theMission: Impossiblefranchise in 1996.
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Don’t say hello to anyone, Oliver.
The Black Dahlia, however, did not kickstart a viable late-period run for De Palma.
The turn of the century marked a new era with new sensibilities.
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As of 2024,The Black Dahliais Brian De Palma’s last major studio-released film in America.
Since his 2006 film, he has only directed three films:Redacted,Passion, andDomino.
“The Hollywood system does nothing but destroy you.
He is quick to participate in interviews and retrospectives of his movies.
The stylish director bemoaned the lack of visual flair in modern cinema due to the prevalence of digital photography.
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