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'Thelma & Louise' (1991) Film Review
"Thelma and Louise"directed by Ridley Scott and released in 1991, Starring Susan Sarandon as Louise and Geena Davis as Thelma.
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May 23, 20213 min read
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'The Public Enemy' (1931) Film Review
Crime.Drama | 1h 23m. "The Public Enemy" is a landmark in American cinema, a film that not only defined the gangster genre but also left an indelible mark on the history of filmmaking. Released in 1931, directed by William A. Wellman and produced by Darryl F. Zanuck, this film stands as a testament to the raw power and impact of early sound cinema. Set against the backdrop of Prohibition-era America, it presents a gritty and unflinching portrayal of the criminal underworld.
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Apr 22, 20214 min read
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'Blow' (2001) Film Review
'Blow' is a crime drama directed by Ted Demme, released in 2001. Based on the real-life story of George Jung, a notorious drug trafficker.
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Mar 29, 20213 min read
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'Kill The Irishman' (2011) Film Review
"Kill the Irishman" is a gritty crime drama directed by Jonathan Hensleigh, based on the true story of Danny Greene, an Irish mobster.
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Mar 11, 20214 min read
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'Cherry' (2020) Film Review
"Cherry" is a crime drama film directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, known for their work in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film is based
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Feb 28, 20213 min read
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'Silence of the Lambs' (1991) Film Review
"The Silence of the Lambs," directed by Jonathan Demme is based on Thomas Harris's novel. Clarice Starling consults the notorious Dr. Haniba
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Feb 14, 20214 min read
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'Taxi Driver' (1976) Film Review
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
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Feb 9, 20217 min read
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Crime Cinemaâ„¢ /Vol.3. 1990-2020
Crime Cinema Vol 3., is a stylized illustration book, with compiles made over the past 30 years, with 300+ movies from 1990-2020.
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Jan 31, 20212 min read
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Best Psychological Thrillers
There is nothing like that thrill of anticipation one gets when watching physiological thrillers.
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Jan 23, 20214 min read
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Crime Dramas (2020)
Here are 13 crime drama movies to watch in 2020; 1. "The Last Thing He Wanted" directed by Dee Rees...
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Dec 31, 20202 min read
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'The Godfather' Part 3 (1990) Film Review
40 years celebrating the classic trilogy of 'The Godfather' 3 (1990) which marks the final chapter of Francis Ford Coppola's epic crime saga
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Dec 20, 20204 min read
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'Heat' (1995) Film Review
'Heat' (1995) celebrating 20 years today of an iconic classic crime genre film starring; Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, & Val Kilmer.
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Dec 15, 20205 min read
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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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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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'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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'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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'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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'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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'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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