Category: Chinatown

Chinatown is a 1974 American neo-noir mystery film, directed by Roman Polanski. The film took inspiration from the California Water Wars, which were disputes over the water in Southern California. Polanski uses a range of techniques and a unique way of portraying crucial themes. In the film, Jake knows about the dangers of unintended consequences…

Looking at the long river of history, people would always find that some region which used to thrive for years would return to silence again. Chinatown in Newark was one of example. The book When Newark Had a Chinatown by Yoland Skeete-Laessig talks about the development process of Chinatown in Newark and the decline of…

Racializing Asians and Asian Americans as carriers of disease has always been a way for Westerners to frame them as the perpetual other. Ever since their earliest interactions, the Occident has continuously seen the Orient as inferior and exotic compared to their own behavior and way of life. Because they were regarded as inferior and…

Chinatown in New York was first established in about 1870s which is a Home for large numbers of Chinese immigrants to gather and live together in the United States. Thus, Chinatown can be seen as the historic product of Chinese immigration. With the development of Chinatown, more and more new immigrants from China are coming…

Introduction ‘Chinatown,’ directed by Roman Polanski, is a classic neo-noir film that captivates audiences with its atmospheric storytelling and compelling characters. In this critical essay, we will delve into the film’s use of various film noir elements that contribute to its dark and mysterious tone. From the evocative cinematography to the morally ambiguous characters, ‘Chinatown’…