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In the Screening Room with Michael Mann

The Letterboxd Show

CHAPTER

Heist Narratives and Cinematic Shifts

This chapter examines 'The Asphalt Jungle,' Marilyn Monroe's debut film, and its role in transitioning American cinema from the fantasy of the 1930s to the complex narratives of the 1950s. It contrasts the rich character portrayals in 'The Asphalt Jungle' and 'Out of the Past,' highlighting the depth and intricacies of storytelling in post-war films.

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