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'The American' (2010) Film Review
The American is a film that defies the conventions of typical assassin thrillers.
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Nov 11, 20207 min read
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Hollywood Deaths / 2020
We Lost Legends in 2020. Here is a list of Hollywood Deaths we will never forget and mourn knowing they are gone.
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Oct 31, 202013 min read
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R.I.P Sean Connery
Rest In Peace Sir Sean Connery [ August 25, 1930 - October 31, 2020 ] Sean Connery, often hailed as the epitome of suave sophistication...
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Oct 30, 20203 min read
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'Boardwalk Empire' T.V Series Review
"Boardwalk Empire" stands as a testament to the golden age of television, a sprawling tale of ambition, power, and corruption.
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Oct 25, 20204 min read
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'The Town' (2010) Film Review
R 2010 . Crime.Drama.Thriller | 2h 05m. Director Ben Affleck brought us "The Town," a gripping crime drama that dives deep into the underbelly of Boston’s Charlestown neighborhood.
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Oct 16, 20205 min read
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Carlo Gambino
Carlo Gambino was an Italian American crime boss of the Gambino Crime Family, one of New York's biggest Mafia families and a head of the com
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Oct 14, 20204 min read
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'The Departed' (2006) Film Review
"The Departed," directed by Martin Scorsese, is a cinematic masterpiece that delves deep into the gritty underbelly of organized crime ...
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Oct 5, 20204 min read
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Classic Drama Films
Here's a handpicked list of some of our favorite classic dramas before the 20th century that we appreciate.
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Oct 1, 20201 min read
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'King of New York' (1990) Film Review
Directed by Abel Ferrara, the crime thriller explores themes of power, morality, and the dark underbelly of New York during the late 1980s.
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Sep 22, 20205 min read
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'Black Mass' (2015) Film Review
R | 2015. Crime. Drama | 2h 3m. 'Black Mass' is a 2015 American crime drama film directed by Scott Cooper and written by Mark Mallouk and..
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Sep 17, 20203 min read
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"Mickey" Cohen
Mickey Cohen, born Meyer Harris Cohen in 1913, was a notorious American gangster known for his criminal activities in the mid-20th century.
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Sep 3, 20203 min read
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James Bulger
James "Whitey" Bulger (1929-2018) was an infamous American mobster who led the Winter Hill Gang in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Sep 2, 20202 min read
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'Straight Outta Compton' (2015) Film Review
A biographical drama film directed by F. Gary Gray, depicting the rise of the influential rap group N.W.A.
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Aug 13, 20204 min read
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Dutch Schultz
Dutch Schultz, born Arthur Simon Flegenheimer in 1902, was a notorious American mobster during the Prohibition era.
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Jul 16, 20202 min read
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Pasquale "Fat Pat" Musitano shot and killed
Who new the mafia set its routes in Hamilton, Canada.. It really is the last place one would imagine to live. I guess that's the point. R.I.P Mr. Musitano.
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Jul 9, 20202 min read
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R.I.P Ennio Morricone - A True Legend
Ennio Morricone, an Italian composer and conductor, left an indelible mark on the world of film music.
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Jul 5, 20203 min read
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'Animal Kingdom' (2010) Series Review
R 2010 . Crime/Drama 1h 53m. At its core, Animal Kingdom is a film about moral ambiguity and survival, set within a world of organized crime and unspoken codes. It explores not only the personal struggle of its protagonist, J (played by James Frecheville), but also the stark, often dangerous relationships within a crime family in Melbourne, Australia.
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Jun 28, 20207 min read
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25 Best Music Composers Ever
Here are 25 handpicked Most influential Composers in the Film business.
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Jun 16, 20201 min read
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Meyer Lansky
Meyer Lansky, (July 4, 1902 -January 15, 1983) was a pivotal figure in the annals of American organized crime during the 20th century.
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May 31, 20203 min read
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Bonnie Parker
Born: October 1, 1910 – Died: May 23, 1934
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May 22, 20205 min read
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