Reviews
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Who knew that a dimly lit atmosphere and a shoddy pool room would declare an emergence of a different taste in entertainment during the 1960s? Gradually phasing out of those lighthearted musicals into hardened realism, The Hustler tackles the kryptonite of an average individual. It’s a nefarious thing that goes undetected by its host and…
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The Color of Money debuts nearly two decades after the major success of The Hustler. Under the direction of Martin Scorsese, the film is framed beautifully with aesthetically shot scenes. Merely a revamp of the original, the narrative remains but plunges itself into a pond of fresh faces.
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The Hustler opens with an establishing scene that encapsulates the character of one who is adept in illicit dealing.
The Island Cinephile 