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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


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


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


Pablo Escobar
Pablo Escobar, the infamous Colombian drug lord.
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Oct 31, 20183 min read


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


'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


John Dillinger
John Dillinger was "an American gangster of the Great Depression." Known to lead the "Dillinger Gang" ,which was accused of robbing 24 banks
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Jul 21, 20183 min read


Frankie Yale, Pablo Escobars Mentor
Frankie Yale, known for his cunning business acumen and ruthless tactics, played a significant role in shaping the criminal landscape.
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Jun 30, 20184 min read


Paul Castellano "Boss of Bosses.”
Paul Castellano, born on June 26, 1915, in Brooklyn, New York, was a prominent figure in organized crime during the mid-20th century.
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May 31, 20183 min read


John Gotti
John Gotti, also known as "The Teflon Don" and "The Dapper Don," was an infamous figure in American organized crime.
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Apr 30, 20183 min read


Maybel Willebrandt
Maybel Willebrandt (1881-1963) was a pioneering figure in American law and public service.
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Apr 5, 20183 min read


Vito Genovese
Vito Genovese was one of the most fearful American Mafia dons of all time. His lust for power was unrivaled in the majority of the crime syn
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Mar 1, 20183 min read


Martin Scorsese’s Film School. Films you need to See to Know Cinema.
With 11 nominations and five wins for Hugo at the 2012 Oscars, Martin Scorsese remains one of the most influential directors in...
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Mar 1, 201816 min read


Stephanie St. Clair, "Madam Queen"
"Put me on the spot? Me? Don't everybody know I ain't scared of nothing?" ~ Stephanie St. Clair
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Feb 1, 20185 min read


Greatest Movie Villains Ever!
With every well-written protagonist, there must be an even greater conflict. Here are our top 10 movie villains in crime entertainment......
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Dec 31, 20176 min read


Ellsworth Johnson
Ellsworth “Bumpy” Johnson was a notorious mobster based out of Harlem, New York from the early 1930s to the late 1960s.
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Nov 29, 20173 min read


Reggie & Ronnie Kray
The Notorious, epic, Kray twins ruled the east-end of London, building a criminal empire that rocked the Fifties and Sixties.
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Sep 21, 20173 min read


Buffalo Crime Family
The roots of the Buffalo crime family can be traced back to the early 20th century, when Italian immigrants began forming tight-knit comm...
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Feb 10, 20173 min read
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