Film Illiterate, wherein the proprietor records movies seen, and sporadic progress through assorted lists of the "best". Originally started after regretfully renting something forgettable for the third time. I've forgotten what, but never again! A tedious endeavour since 2005. Hello. 🙂
Black Rock's citizens don't take kindly to strangers, and John J. Macreedy (Spencer Tracy) is a stranger. Worse, he's asking questions...
There's no real mystery as to what the townsfolk are covering up, but the question of why unfolds into a tense, character-driven thriller. The characters are familiar -- old men, bullies, brothers, bigots, cowards -- but they're drawn with vivid clarity. Superb.