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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 | 1995 . Crime/Drama. 2h 58m. As we commemorate its 30th anniversary, it's an opportune moment to delve into the film's production, cast, lesser-known facts, and its enduring legacy. Martin Scorsese's Casino (1995) stands as a towering achievement in American cinema, offering a visceral and unflinching portrayal of the rise and fall of Las Vegas's mob-controlled gambling empire during the 1970s and '80s. 

Directed by Abel Ferrara, the crime thriller explores themes of power, morality, and the dark underbelly of New York during the late 1980s.