Episode 127. In Plain Sight: Manhunter (1986)
Update: 2024-03-23
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In this episode, Andrea and Alex investigate how multiple characters are perceived and perceive Michael Mann’s entry into the Hannibal Lec(k)tor cinematic universe. From cops to killers and the humanity in between, these cuts go deep.
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Manhunter. Dir. Michael Mann, 1986.
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