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PG | 1990. 1h45min. 'Dick Tracy' released in 1990, 35 years ago today!  The vibrant, quirky, and visually striking film blends the world of classic comic strips with a uniquely stylized approach to the gangster genre. Directed by Warren Beatty, who also stars as the titular detective, this film transports audiences into a world of exaggerated characters, larger-than-life villains, and an almost dreamlike aesthetic, drawing directly from Chester Gould’s iconic comic strip that

R | 1950 Crime. Drama. FilmNoir | 1h 52m. "The Asphalt Jungle" is a classic film noir that was released in 1950. Directed by John Huston..

"The Lavender Hill Mob" is a charming and witty British comedy from 1951 directed by Charles Crichton. The film stars Alec Guinness as ...

"Gangster Squad," (2013) directed by Ruben Fleischer. A gritty and glamorous world of 1940s Los Angeles, where crime and corruption thrive.

R | Crime.Drama.Noir | 1h 54m. Released in 1976, "Taxi Driver" stands as a seminal work in the realm of American cinema. Directed by Martin Scorsese and written by Paul Schrader, the film delves into the gritty underbelly of New York City, exploring themes of loneliness, urban alienation, and the psychological toll of societal decay. With a stellar cast led by Robert De Niro, the film not only catapulted him to stardom but also solidified Scorsese's reputation as a visionary