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Heat (Original title)The Other Side (Working title)
Date: 1995 (Copyright)

Country: USA

Director: Michael Mann

Production company billing: ©1995 Monarchy Enterprises BV/Regency Entertainment (USA) Inc Warner Bros. presents in association with Regency Enterprises a Forward Pass production A Michael Mann film Dolby Digital/SDDS Colour/Prints by Technicolor 2.35:1 [Panavision] MPAA: 34160
Synopsis: Thriller. LA detective Vincent Hanna engages in a battle of wits with top thief Neil McCauley, who is planning the heist of his life.Synopsis: Thriller about a Los Angeles detective on the trail of the most dedicated, hardened, professional criminal he has ever encountered. A battle of wits ensues, during which it is revealed that both men's intellects, motives and private lives are almost identical.

Genres:
Crime, Police drama

Subjects:
Detectives, Theft
Releases
Date: 15 December 1995Country: USARelease type: unknownFormat: not specified - Colour - Technicolor - Sound - Dolby / SDDSRuntime: 171 mins Length: 15362 FeetDialogue (original): English

Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (44)
In: Cinema Scope n40 Autumn 2009  Pages: 25-30
Title: Vulgar Auteurism: The Case of Michael MannAuthor: TRACY, Andrew Article type: ArticleLanguage: English

In: Continuum v22 n3 June 2008  Pages: 341-352
Title: Crimes against urbanity: The concrete soul of Michael MannAuthor: LOBATO, Ramon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A look at the crime genre, particularly a selection of films by Michael Mann and their settings. Examines how the city is represented in these films.

In: Empire n221 November 2007  Pages: 126-127
Title: The 20 top cops: They protect. They serve. They kick assArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A top twenty listing of the best police characters on film as voted for by the readers' of Empire magazine.

In: Empire n221 November 2007  Pages: 128-129
Title: The 20 top criminals:the wiliest law-breakers on planet filmArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A top twenty listing of the ten best criminal characters in fiction film as voted for by the readers of Empire magazine.

In: Empire n221 November 2007  Pages: 152-160
Title: LA story: the making of HeatAuthor: AMBROSE, Tom Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Director Michael Mann discuses the making of HEAT and analyses the themes, ideas and characters of the film. Includes sidebars on the supporting actors and in particular Danny Trejo.

In: Sight and Sound v16 n9 September 2006  Pages: 14-18
Title: Which way is up?Author: FULLER, Graham Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Michael Mann's MIAMI VICE is perceived as a frenetic retread of the crime genre he developed in previous works such as HEAT and The INSIDER and as a study of its two protagonists' existential emotions.

In: Empire n201 March 2006  Pages: 77-88,90-101
Title: 201 Greatest movies of all timeArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing of the top two hundred and one films as chosen by the reader's of Empire magazine. With comments by actors and filmmaker's.

In: Empire n209 November 2006  Pages: 165-174
Title: The essence of greatnessArticle type: AdvertisementLanguage: English
Description: In association with BMW Empire magazine selects seven of the best filmmakers and the film/scene that is their defining m ovie moment.

In: Creative Screenwriting v13 n4 Jul/Aug 2006  Page: 16
Title: Heat: screenplay by Michael MannAuthor: GOLDSMITH. Jeff Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article looking at some lost scenes not included in the final screenplay for Michael Mann's film HEAT.

In: Empire n200 February 2006  Page: 68
Title: Popcorn: The Top 10 Best RemakesAuthor: SEMLYEN, Nick de Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A listing of the Top 10 best remakes.

In: American Cinematographer v86 n7 July 2005  Page: 20,22
Title: DVD Playback: HeatAuthor: HEMPHILL, Jim Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Empire n189 March 2005  Page: 134
Title: FFW: The Heat Is On...Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: Preview of the HEAT special edition dvd.

In: Empire n198 December 2005  Pages: 214-215
Title: At Home/All-time 100: Month Two: ThrillersAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Ten thrillers chosen to be included in a perfect DVD collec- tion of one hundred films.

In: Inside Film n83 Dec 05/Jan 06  Pages: 42-46
Title: Tried and testedArticle type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Eight Australian filmmakers share their most memorable DVD viewing experience, including Anna Reeves on HEAT.

In: Empire n191 May 2005  Page: 164
Title: RWD: HeatAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Film Review n656 May 2005  Page: 143
Title: HeatAuthor: BAUGHAN, Nikki Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Sight and Sound v15 n7 July 2005  Page: 84
Title: HomeMovies: HeatAuthor: LEYLAND, Matthew Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Vanity Fair n512 April 2003  Pages: 80-83
Title: Of vice and MannAuthor: WOLCOTT, James Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article analysing the appeal of Michael Mann's thriller HEAT, and his television series ROBBERY HOMICIDE DIVISION.

In: American Cinematographer v84 n6 June 2003  Pages: 121-122
Title: Tricks of the trade: Italian ingenuity: Dante Spinotti, ASCAuthor: GRAY, Simon Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Dante Spinotti's techniques and tricks that he has employed on such films as HEAT, BANDITS, and The INSIDER as outlined in his master class in Australia.

In: Sight and Sound v12 n11 November 2002  Page: 32
Title: Books: reviewsAuthor: LAWRENSON, Edward Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Book review. "Heat" by Nick James, bfi Modern Classics.

In: Architectural Design v70 n1 January 2000  Pages: 46-49
Title: Articulating the cinematic urban experience in the city...Author: PRICE, Martin Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On Los Angeles as exemplar of the postmodern cinematic city, with particular reference to Michael Mann's HEAT.

In: Cinema Scope n2 Winter 2000  Pages: 35-36
Title: Desert Rose: Inside HeatAuthor: PRIDE, Ray Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Part of a whole issue on the best films of the 1990s.

In: Jump Cut n43 July 2000  Pages: 21-30
Title: Heat: work and genreAuthor: LINDSTROM, J.A. Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: HEAT directed by Michael Mann draws on conventional themes in the gangster genre but its emphasis on the conflict between work and home is an innovation in the genre, drawing on actual trends in work life in the 1990s.

In: Empire n127 January 2000  Page: 150
Title: DVD to buyAuthor: [IN] Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Empire n91 January 1997  Pages: 100-101
Title: 1996 classic scene: "now that we've been face to face"Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Transcript of the scene between Robert DeNiro and Al Pacino in Michael Mann's HEAT where the characters Hanna and McCauley meet in a restaurant.

In: Film West n24 Spring 1996  Page: 46
Title: Good MannAuthor: FINLAN, James Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Film Comment v32 n2 Mar/Apr 1996  Pages: 10-17
Title: Michael Mann: BecomingAuthor: COMBS, Richard Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of Michael Mann's films, particularly HEAT

In: Empire n80 February 1996  Page: 30
Title: new filmsAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: The Full Score Summer 1996  Page: 5
Title: Feel the heatAuthor: JAMES, Nick Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Review of the music

In: Score Filmmuziek Magazine n99 June 1996  Page: 16
Title: Pas verschenen & CD-besprekingenArticle type: Short ArticleLanguage: Dutch
Description: Review of the soundtrack

In: Empire n87 September 1996  Page: 125
Title: video movies to rentAuthor: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Video release review.

In: American Cinematographer v77 n1 January 1996  Pages: 46-50
Title: Hot setAuthor: ROBLEY, Les Paul Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article on the film stock, lighting, and lighting techniques used on location in Los Angeles by cinematographer Dante Spinotti and director Michael Mann on the production of HEAT.

In: Empire n81 March 1996  Page: 22
Title: Front desk clips: hot under the collarAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Compares Michel Mann's HEAT storyline with the very similar TV movie LA CRIMEWAVE (1989) which Michael Mann also wrote and directed.

In: Empire n81 March 1996  Pages: 82-88
Title: Hey, let's be careful out there....Author: Nathan, IanArticle type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Michael Mann talks about the enuring cinematic appeal of crime dramas, referring to HEAT, his latest film.

In: Premiere v4 n1 February 1996  Pages: 10-11
Title: [Premiere - v4 n1 February 1996: no known title]Author: GILBEY, Ryan Article type: ReviewLanguage: English

In: Sight and Sound v6 n3 March 1996  Pages: 14-19
Title: Bob and Al in the coffee shopArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A reproduction of Michael Mann's annotated script pages of the coffee shop scene in HEAT, together with his notes.

In: Positif n421 March 1996  Pages: 54-55
Title: Actualité; Les FilmsAuthor: VIVIANI, Christian Article type: CreditsLanguage: French

In: Films in Review v47 n3/4 Mar/Apr 1996  Pages: 60-61
Title: Film reviewsAuthor: ALEXANDER, Victoria Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Sight and Sound v6 n2 February 1996  Pages: 42-44
Title: reviewsAuthor: WRATHALL, John Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: The Hollywood Reporter v337 n23 30 May 1995  Page: 20
Title: Film productionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: further credits

In: Variety 11 Dec 1995  Page: 82,83
Title: [Variety - 11 Dec 1995: no known title]Author: MCCARTHY, Todd Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Screen International n1036 1 Dec 1995  Page: 16
Title: ReviewsAuthor: BAHANIA, Ana Maria Article type: CreditsLanguage: English

In: Variety 30 Jan 1995  Page: 22
Title: Film Productions: Future FilmsArticle type: Prod. DetailsLanguage: English

In: Interview v25 n12 December 1995  Page: 34,36
Title: Director Profile: Michael MannAuthor: FULLER, Graham Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Micheal Mann talks about HEAT.


Books held in BFI Reuben Library (4)
Title: Postfeminism and contemporary Hollywood cinema
Author: Gwynne, Joel  Pages: xii, 257 pages

Title: cinema of Michael Mann
Author: RYBIN, Steven  Pages: 233 p.

Title: Blood in the moonlight: Michael Mann and information age cinema
Author: WILDERMUTH, Mark E.  Pages: xi, 211 p.

Title: Heat
Author: JAMES, Nick  Pages: 95 p.