... night, suggest that water is something he cannot escape, and that its cleansing powers, its ability to wash away the filth, like his own, is impotent. The water, as in Chinatown, is no longer a means of purification, but rather part of the dirt, a home for rankness and disease. The cinematography of "Taxi Driver" is also very heavily reliant on techniques pioneered ... ...

• Word Count: 1980
• Approx Pages: 8
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate