TCM Film Fest: Detective & Cop Films - Se7en, The Big Heat, The Mad Miss Manton
Monday, April 22, 2024 at 8:00AM by Christopher James
The TCM Film Festival always brings out the stars, and this year was no exception as David Fincher (left) took to the stage for a Q&A before Se7en.
The theme of this year’s TCM Film Festival was “Most Wanted: Crime and Justice in Film.” You know what that means? Lots of cop and detective stories - be they young or old, eager or disillusioned, good or dirty.
The three films from this programming block I was lucky enough to attend span nearly sixty years, showing how much the crime genre has been pushed. From screwball comedy in the 30s, noir in the 50s and violent nihilism in the 90s, each new era brings with it a new interpretation of the same roles in society.
Throughout the week, I'll be publishing recaps of the films I've seen from the festival, grouped by similar themes or slotted under similar programming categories. To begin, let's take a look at three very dissimilar films that all involve law enforcement unraveling a murder in their respective cities...