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'A Bronx Tale' (1993) Film Review
Celebrating 30 years this September! What a treat! The classic gangster film is always a great watch, one that never goes out of style.
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Aug 31, 20232 min read
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'Scarface'(1983) Film Review
'Scarface' Film Review: A Cinematic Masterpiece That Leaves an Indelible Mark celebrates 40 years! R 1983 . Crime.Drama | 2h 50m
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Aug 28, 20233 min read
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'Painkiller' TV Series Review
'Painkiller' TV Mini Series Review -- A Gritty and Thrilling Ride. R. Crime.Drama | 4h46m
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Aug 9, 20232 min read
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'The Asphalt Jungle' (1950) Film Review
R | 1950 Crime. Drama. FilmNoir | 1h 52m. "The Asphalt Jungle" is a classic film noir that was released in 1950. Directed by John Huston..
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Jun 10, 20233 min read
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'The Lavender Hill Mob' (1951) Film Review
"The Lavender Hill Mob" is a charming and witty British comedy from 1951 directed by Charles Crichton. The film stars Alec Guinness as ...
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Apr 2, 20232 min read
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'How I fell in Love with a Gangster' (2022) / (Jak pokochalam gangstera) Film Review
'How I fell in Love with a Gangster' (2022) / (Jak pokochalam gangstera).
The 2022 Polish gangster, crime, drama movie about one of Polands
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Jan 5, 20232 min read
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'End of Watch' (2012) Film Review
A visceral and unflinching portrayal of the dangerous lives led by LAPD officers patrolling the mean streets of South Central Los Angeles.
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Dec 7, 20226 min read
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Uncovering the Secret Influence: How Gangster Films Shape Pop Culture Without Us Even Realizing
Gangster films play a crucial role in cinema, with stories about crime, loyalty, and the human experience.
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Oct 22, 20224 min read
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'American Murderer' (2022) Film Review
'American Murderer' (2022) Film Review. R | 2022- Crime.Drama.Thriller | 1h 42m
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Oct 20, 20222 min read
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'Savages' (2012) Film Review
R | 2012. Crime. Thriller | 2h 11m. "Savages" is a 2012 crime thriller directed by Oliver Stone, based on the novel of the same name by ...
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Jul 5, 20222 min read
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'The Untouchables' (1987) Film Review
"The Untouchables," directed by Brian De Palma and released in 1987, stands as a classic in the crime genre.
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Jun 3, 20224 min read
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'The Place Beyond the Pines' (2012) Film Review
R | 2012 . Crime.Drama.Thriller | 2h20m. Derek Cianfrance’s The Place Beyond the Pines isn’t just a film—it’s a brooding, operatic examination of the ripples our choices leave across generations. Told in three distinct acts, it fuses a crime drama’s tension with a generational saga’s emotional weight. The result is ambitious, flawed at times, but deeply affecting.
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May 31, 20222 min read
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Oscar Winners - 94th Awards 2022
Oscar Winners - 94th Awards 2022
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Mar 26, 20225 min read
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'The Godfather' Q&A with Francis Ford Coppola
At the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Francis Ford Coppola and Talia Shire did a special Q&A for the Academy Museum members ...
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Mar 22, 20221 min read
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'The Offer' Tv Mini Series Coming Soon!
'The Offer' Tv Mini Series Coming Soon! Celebrating 50 years of Francis Ford Coppola's 1972 gangster film, 'The Godfather', this year marks
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Feb 5, 20221 min read
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Best Docu-Crime Series: 2021
For our true crime fanatics, here are 18 disturbing documentary-crime tv mini series must watch list of 2021 as we recap the year in...
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Dec 31, 20213 min read
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Best Crime Series: 2021
Here is a list of the best crime series created for television in 2021.
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Dec 31, 20211 min read
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'House of Gucci' (2021) Film Review
R | 2021 . Crime. Drama. Thriller | 2h 37m. 'House of Gucci' is a thrilling and captivating film that brings the tumultuous story of the ..
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Nov 24, 20212 min read
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'Many Saints of Newark' Film Review
R | 2021. Crime. Drama | 2h. Many Saints of Newark transports viewers back to the gritty world of organized crime, serving as a captivating prelude to the iconic TV series, The Sopranos. Directed by Alan Taylor and written by series creator David Chase alongside Lawrence Konner, this crime drama offers an intense and evocative glimpse into the formative years of the characters who would eventually dominate the acclaimed show.
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Sep 22, 20213 min read
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'Molly's Game' (2017) Film Review
R | 2017 ‧ Bio. Crime. Drama | 2h 20m. "Molly's Game" is a biographical crime, drama film directed and written by Aaron Sorkin. The film ..
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Sep 7, 20212 min read
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