She signed onto not one, buttwoprojects with a different studio.
“I detest cheap sentiment.”
The justice system is unkind to women working outside the law.
Image by Federico Napoli
Left to cope with men like Vanning on their own, the girlshaveto be strong to survive.
This evocative backdrop constantly reminds the audience of the peril Mary is in.
Vanning is a formidable antagonist to Marys heroine.
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A more subtly frightening figure, Vanning has the power to disappear characters with the snap of his fingers.
There isno pure moral beacon for Maryto follow, only her own imperfect compass.
No one is on her side, a fact Mary rages against to the DA.
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Set-ups to be kicked about by everyone.
Marys monologue rings painfully true.
Despite being a critical and commercial success,Marked Womanhas faded into obscurity in the years following its release.
And yet, in retrospect,Marked Womansignals the incoming wave of crime noir.
With all the drama, suspense, and intrigue native to the genre,Marked Womanis worth a watch.
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