Inspired by dystopian / noir / spy films such as Alphaville, Suture, Radio On, Seconds, Kiss Me, Deadly.
They have a particular economy of style.
Film Noir and Street Photography has always been a compelling combination for me, they have things in common. The original Film Noir from the 1940's and 1950's arose for several reasons, one of them being saving money. Street photography itself is a genre that can be done well on a low budget.