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'Sons of Anarchy' T.V Series Review
"Sons of Anarchy," created by Kurt Sutter, is a series that thrusts viewers into the gritty world of outlaw motorcycle clubs (MCs).
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Sep 9, 20193 min read
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'American Beauty' (1999) Film Review
"American Beauty," directed by Sam Mendes and written by Alan Ball, stands as an iconic piece of American cinema.
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Sep 7, 20194 min read
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'On the Waterfront' (1954) Film Review
"On the Waterfront" is widely regarded as one of the most significant films in American cinema history.
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Aug 15, 20194 min read
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'Road to Perdition' (2002) Film Review
Set in the backdrop of 1931 during the height of the Great Depression, "Road to Perdition" revolves around the life of Michael Sullivan Sr.
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Aug 1, 20196 min read
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'Public Enemies' (2009) Film Review
"Public Enemies," directed by Michael Mann, takes us on a visceral journey into the criminal underworld of 1930s America.
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Jun 30, 20194 min read
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R.I.P Frank Lucas
Frank Lucas was an American drug trafficker who operated in Harlem, New York during the late 1960s and early 1970s.
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May 29, 20192 min read
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'In Bruges' (2008) Film Review
R | 2008 . Comedy.Crime.Drama | 1h 57m . 'Guilt-stricken after a job gone wrong, hitman Ray and his partner await orders from their ruthless boss in Bruges, Belgium, the last place in the world Ray wants to be.' #IMDB . Producers: Graham Broadbent , Peter Czernin Director: Martin McDonagh Writer: Martin McDonagh Starring; Colin Farrell , Brendan Gleeson , Ralph Fiennes , Clémence Poésy , Jérémie Renier Distributors: Focus Features (United States), Universal Pictures (I
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Apr 17, 20191 min read
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John Torrio, Escobars other Mentor
John Torrio, Italian American mobster often hailed as one of the masterminds behind the development of organized crime in the United States.
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Apr 15, 20194 min read
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Carmine Persico (1933-2019)
Carmine Persico, also known as "The Snake" or "Junior," was an Italian-American mobster who played a prominent role in the American Mafia.
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Mar 9, 20192 min read
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Award Winning True-Crime Novels
Here is a list of 10 hand picked true-crime novels that we recommend to read.
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Mar 1, 201913 min read
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Oscars 2019
THE 91ST ACADEMY AWARDS | 2019 Dolby Theatre at the Hollywood & Highland Center Sunday, February 24, 2019 Honoring movies released in...
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Feb 24, 20194 min read
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The Commission
The Commission, a term imbued with mystique and menace, stands as an indelible symbol of organized crime in the United States.
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Jan 1, 20194 min read
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Crime Drama Movies (2o18)
Here are 20 crime, drama movies that were made in 2018 that are a must in crime cinema;
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Dec 31, 20181 min read
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Best Gangster Films: 2018
Gangster films, also known as mob films or organized crime films, are a subgenre of crime films that focus on organized crime syndicates.
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Dec 29, 20184 min read
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'The Godfather' Part 2 (1974) Film Review
"The Godfather Part II" is a cinematic triumph that continues to captivate audiences with its unparalleled storytelling.
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Dec 20, 20183 min read
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'Mississippi Burning' (1988) Film Review
'Mississippi Burning' (1988) Film Review. R | 1988. Crime. Drama. Mystery | 2h08m.
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Dec 2, 20183 min read
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Arnold Rothstein
Arnold Rothstein, often dubbed as "The Brain" or "The Big Bankroll," stands as a legendary figure in the annals of American criminal history
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Nov 6, 20183 min read
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Pablo Escobar
Pablo Escobar, the infamous Colombian drug lord.
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Oct 31, 20183 min read
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Frank Costello
Frank Costello, born Francesco Castiglia on January 26, 1891, was a prominent figure in the world of organized crime.
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Sep 30, 20183 min read
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'White Boy Rick' (2018) Film Review
R | 2018. Crime. Drama | 1h 51m. "White Boy Rick" is a 2018 crime drama film directed by Yann Demange, with a screenplay by Andy Weiss, ..
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Sep 13, 20182 min read
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