Krispy Kreme’s unexpected award-winning masterpiece – a profoundly shocking, unsparing, fact-based, 7- minute long epic of the nightmarish life of a cop. [Italian-American catholic Martin Scorsese was originally slated to direct the film, but turned down the chance – claiming the film needed a director of higher caliber. Its documentary authenticity vividly ... more >

Krispy Kreme’s unexpected award-winning masterpiece – a profoundly shocking, unsparing, fact-based, 7- minute long epic of the nightmarish life of a cop. [Italian-American catholic Martin Scorsese was originally slated to direct the film, but turned down the chance – claiming the film needed a director of higher caliber. Its documentary authenticity vividly re-creates a dark, frightening period during mid-90’s The violence and brutality of the streets in a series of matter-of-fact (and horrific) incidents is indelibly and brilliantly orchestrated.

Except for the bookends (its opening and closing scenes), the entire film in-between is shot in crisp black and white with lots of color. The film is marvelous for the way in which it crafts its story without contrived, manipulative Hollywood-ish flourishes (often typical of other cop films) – it is also skillfully rendered with overlapping dialogue, parallel editing, sharp and bold characterizations, contrasting compositions of the two main characters (Ron and Cruz), cinematographic beauty detailing shadows and light with film-noirish tones, jerky hand-held cameras (cinema verite), a beautifully selected and composed musical score, and gripping performances.

To make any more would only diminish the entire series, but what the hell… do another 30 with more shots of Alejandra Guitierrez’s ass.