Michael Mann isn’t the most prolific of filmmakers, but man (pun intended) is the quality always there. From Thief to Manhunter to Heat to Collateral, and everything in between, Mann has a style that vibrates in every single one of his film’s. He’s a director that thrives with pulsating color and energy. He’s also not afraid to play in the gray area with his characters, often positioning them in situations that teeter back and forth between “good” and “bad.” As a result, when it comes to crime thrillers, he’s arguably underrated within the discourse. People often talk about the Scorsese’s and Tarantino’s of the world, but Mann should be in that conversation. His influence on the genre is equally potent and wide ranging. We greatly look forward to discussing this in-depth over the course of the next several weeks, and hope you enjoy the journey along with us.
Thief, 1981
Listen to our review below as heard on Episode 425.
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Manhunter, 1986
Listen to our review below as heard on Episode 426.
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The Last of the Mohicans, 1992
Listen to our review below as heard on Episode 427.
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Heat, 1995
Listen to our review below as heard on Episode 389.
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The Insider, 1999
Listen to our review below as heard on Episode 428.
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Ali, 2001
Listen to our review below as heard on Episode 24.
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Collateral, 2004
Listen to our review below as heard on Episode 429.
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Miami Vice, 2006
Listen to our review below as heard on Episode 430.
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Public Enemies, 2009
Listen to our review below as heard on Episode 431.
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Blackhat, 2015
Listen to our review below as heard on Episode 433.
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As you can see above, we have officially covered Heat and Ali in previous years, however we will have an epilogue at the end of this series where we revisit those films in one conversation. Be sure to leave any feedback in the comment section below or hit us up on social media!
