Through his career, Samuel Fuller carved a dark corner in Hollywood, writing and directing pictures that used America’s shadowy underbelly as a backdrop for sexy, romantic capers, fronted by characters with mixed-up morals. Some of his films may be deemed a little rough around the edges, too eager to shock and awe the audience into an easy state of knee-jerk praise – but there was always an exciting energy to them, one that’s undimmed by time. 1953’s Pickup on South Street is one such movie,…
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When you hear about a classic film, it’s difficult not to be drawn into the hype surrounding it; your opinions can’t help but be formed somewhat by those of others, heightening what should be your own clear, unbiased reaction. If you happen to like, or even love Forty Guns, Samuel Fuller’s 1957 Western, then more power to you – but make certain that you like it for the right reasons. All you have to do is judge the movie on its merits alone – but in so doing, you may end up finding that…
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