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'Reservoir Dogs' (1992) Film Review
"Reservoir Dogs" stands as a testament to Tarantino's unique vision and storytelling prowess.
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Jan 21, 20223 min read


'City of God' (2002) Film Review
"City of God,"(2002) directed by Fernando Meirelles and Kátia Lund, is a cinematic tour de force that plunges viewers into Rio de Janeiro.
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Jan 17, 20224 min read


'American Hustle' (2013) Film Review
Directed by David O. Russell and written by Russell and Eric Warren Singer, "American Hustle" is a crime comedy-drama film that hit theaters
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Dec 8, 20216 min read


'Training Day' (2001) Film Review
Celebrating 20 years of the making of an epic crime, drama, thriller film starring, Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawk, dir. by Antoine Fuqua.
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Oct 5, 20214 min read


'The Drop' (2014) Film Review
"The Drop" is a crime drama film produced by Chernin Entertainment and distributed by Fox Searchlight Pictures.
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Sep 12, 20216 min read


'Boyz In the Hood' (1991) Film Review
A seminal film that emerged from the early 1990s, a time when American cinema was beginning to explore the complexities of urban life.
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Jul 12, 20215 min read


'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 24, 20213 min read


'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 23, 20214 min read


'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


'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


'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


Crime Cinema™ /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


'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


'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


Best Thriller Films: 2020
A thrilling wave of crime, thrillers came in this year in a world so uncertain. Here are some of our top 20 favorite Thrillers of 2020.
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Dec 7, 20201 min read


'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


'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 17, 20205 min read


'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 6, 20204 min read


'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 23, 20205 min read


'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 18, 20203 min read
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