Michael Mann's Cinema of Existential Cool

This lecture explores Michael Mann as an auteur, focusing on his existential themes and signature style blending gritty realism with aesthetics and procedural narrative depth. Featured film analyses include 'Thief' (1981), highlighting isolation and tone poetry, 'Heat' (1995), exploring character duality and emotional gravity, and 'Miami Vice' (2006), examining digital visuals and mood-driven storytelling. Mann’s influence on Christopher Nolan is discussed, emphasizing shared thematic and...