#cop films

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TERMINAL FORCE (1989)

"When words just get in the way"

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Trials of Desi TV #3

One of my favorite things about my long history of vaguely-watching Hindi serials is trope pattern mapping. If one show does something with moderate success, at least two more shows will jump on board. Remember how we talked clueless fathers in the first part of this series? It's time for the Cop Heroine.

Now, this isn't about Sandhya beendhni, okay. We're not here for coy, supportive partners like Suraj. I'm talking about the recent spate of policewomen on desi TV and their antagonistic relationships with bratty men (and now, straight up criminals).

I want to say this particular ongoing phase began with Bhavya on Star Plus' Ishqbaaaz. While that specific pairing with Rudra was a washout, the producers obviously like the trope, hence, they brought in ACP Aditi Deshmukh opposite Shivaansh. (It's another matter that I hear this didn't work either and the poor ACP is going to lose heroine-status to a new character. Nevermind. All the better to focus on your job with. Instead of, y'know, turning into another weepy Oberoi bahu.)

Then, Zee TV's Yeh Teri Galiyan had the child Puchki grow up and become the cop Asmita. Super incompetent, I hear. And fear this is another trend with Vrushika's characters. (She was a very incompetent con-woman also, in her brief stint on Ishqbaaaz.)

Finally, the show that prompted this post-- Gathbandhan, a new show on Colors (how could Colors fall behind, I suppose). The promos indicate a love story between "Gujarat ki IPS officer" Dhanak and "Dombivli ka Don" Raghu. I'm afraid Raghu isn't quite handsome enough nor Dhanak compelling-looking enough for me to give it a shot. But what I'll do is share some of my favorite Cop-Heroine-Antagonistic-Hero examples from the big screen, so you have a few alternatives to this set of sad offerings.

1. Out of Sight (1998 film)

This movie aired on Star Movies a LOT when I was a child and I covertly watched Jennifer Lopez and George Clooney set the screen on fire with their chemistry. Watch for Peak Clooney and watch-with-rounded-eyes-and-flushed-cheeks chemistry.

2. The Thomas Crowne Affair (1999 film)

STRICTLY SPEAKING, Rene Russo plays an insurance investigator in this film, not a cop. But I do not care for technicalities, as you may be able to tell. Watch for Peak Suave Brosnan and a very enjoyably convoluted plot. Also, sticking it to the Met Museum. (One reason I enjoyed Ocean's 8, too.)

3. Gunaah (2002 film)

Okay, make no mistake, this is a terrible movie. Way worse than Out of Sight (which is also kinda terrible, tbh). But I did enjoy Bipasha Basu and Dino Morea's onscreen pairing very much, once upon a time. Watch for heated, longing glances across the lockup bars and a cop with very, ahem, original methods toward rehabilitative justice. (Spoiler: they involve slinky red sarees)

4. The A-Team (2010 film)

There is very little romance in this one, tbh, but Bradley Cooper and Eve Mendes really sell you whatever there is. Watch for the climax. Also, in general. It's a batshit rollicking good time.

There's also the new SRK Don films (which I don't particularly like, but hey, might be your thing) and any number of dude-cop-shady-heroine films and shows. Seriously. Big actors from Amitabh Bachchan to Akshay Kumar set up whole careers based on them. But that's a different post.

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Movie Review: Triple 9

Let’s just get this out of the way, Triple 9 is in no way a reference to anything religious. Maybe it is because we are in Texas, but I feel like every time I’ve talked about this movie people have replied with some version of “Triple 9? Is that about the devil?” It’s not. Triple 9 is a cop term and is in no way associated with any religious sect.

Kate Winslet in TRIPLE 9.

TRIPLE 9 is an action-packed thriller starring Oscar®-nominee Woody Harrelson, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kate Winslet and Casey Affleck, along with Aaron Paul, Norman Reedus, Gal Gadot and Anthony Mackie. Directed by John Hillcoat (“Lawless”). via Open Road Films

(Left to right) Anthony Mackie and Casey Affleck in TRIPLE 9.

Now, normally I put the official synopsis in my movie reviews because I’m lazy and really do not enjoy writing recaps, but this time I put it in specifically because the entire synopsis is a list of the cast. I feel that this is an accurate representation of what Triple 9 is bringing to the table.

I did not love the story of this film. I feel like there were significant holes in the plot and I still don’t know that I care about any of the characters. There is very little backstory and/or justification for anyone’s actions. However, the incredible cast of this film was enough to keep me entertained for the majority of the film. Outside the amazing acting, Triple 9 didn’t do much for me. By the end of the film I just felt pretty apathetic.

  Reason to See:

The cast and their amazing acting skills.

Reason to Skip:

As far as Dirty Cop films go, this one is lacking significant plot lines and character development.

  Is Triple 9 Worth Spending The Price of a Ticket?

Being completely transparent, I probably wouldn’t pay to see this one again (and I do that frequently – see movies I’ve screened again). However, I think fans of this genre of movie will think it is worth the price of the ticket.

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Tipsy Recommendation:

Whiskey or Vodka. Yeah, I’d go with one of those two.

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Bicycle Cop

This is my first entry on this new blog; I have one from years ago, but it’s a bit personal and too all-over the place.

For the film I’m working on in my film class, I’ll be working on Production Design. Within the time frame of now, ‘til the middle of February, I’ll be working on getting the character’s world right. I’ll be looking at films and tv shows alike to get the feel of what a police world should look like, but with a comedic spin on everything. Examples I’ll be looking at:

Brooklyn 99 

Hott Fuzz

Paul Blart: Mall Cop

The Heat

Reno 911

Super Troopers

21 Jump Street

[ruleof3bobby]

BAD LIEUTENANT (1992) Grade: A

A hell of a film. Especially if you like dark crime films. Harvey Kietel gives one of the best acting performances I've ever seen. I wonder if this film messed with his head a little? He really kills this role. The re-make with Cage is good too, but this one grabs real fast and won't let go till the very end. Abel Ferrara did a great job capturing the underworld of New York City. It opens your eyes a little. A must watch for film lovers. 

[the-tao-of-fandom]

Can you imagine a buddy cop movie where the two guys actually hook up and the endless confusion that ensues when they try to explain to people that yes, they're partners, but they're also partners.

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Dirty Harry

Feel lucky - punk?