Film Art and Cinematography : Best American Neo-Realism?

Best American Neo-Realism?

I know the movement started in Italy about 80 years ago, and they made some amazing movies, but I was curious what we had here… Realistic, but great - otherwise, what's the point of a movie? :)

To me, John Cassavetes really started this.. His first movie "Shadows" was quite experimental, but his next two were the only ones in the studio system (but still underrated - A Child Is Waiting, Too Late Blues) but it probably wasn't until "Minne and Moskowitz", maybe even "Husbands" - and especially "A Woman Under The Influence"..

"Fat City" starring Stacy Keach (one of the best performances ever) directed by John Huston.

Vincent Gallo's "Buffalo '66" which was released in 1998 would fit this…

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Re: Best American Neo-Realism?

The Naked City and On the Bowery are good.

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I've noticed you have great taste these past few weeks. I love "On the Bowery". I haven't seen "The Naked City" (but will), but I did love "Never On Sunday". Most "fun" movies are usually stupid, but that was great.

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There’s a good copy of The Naked City currently on YouTube.

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you might like "Mikey and Nicky" with John Cassavetes and Peter Falk.

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I've seen that and liked it a lot. It's too bad Elaine May got shafted by Hollywood.

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