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Rated R. Viewers Discretion is Advised. Joe Pesci’s Iconic Role in Goodfellas – 35 Years Later 👏 Based on the book ‘Wiseguy’ written by Nicolas Pileggi and co written for screen with #martinscorsese who also directed the stunning picture. . On this day September 19, 2025, Goodfellas hit the screen and Joe Pesci’s portrayal of Tommy DeVito is still one of the most intense performances in film history. His unpredictable temper, raw violence, and unforgettable line “Funny how?”

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. 

R. 2025. 2h24m. Heist. Action. Crime. Drama. Thriller. Den of Thieves: Panthera is the latest thrilling installment in the Den of Thieves franchise, and it takes everything fans loved about the 2018 film and cranks it up several notches. Directed by Christian Gudegast, this sequel plunges into the dangerous, gritty world of heists, power struggles, and moral ambiguities, all while introducing a fresh wave of suspense and action that will keep you on the edge of your seat from

" The only man I was ever afraid of was a woman named Griselda Blanco." - Pablo Escobar

Matteo Denaro , "the boss of all bosses" died today in a prison hospital on September 25th 2023 from a coma.

'Scarface' Film Review: A Cinematic Masterpiece That Leaves an Indelible Mark celebrates 40 years! R 1983 . Crime.Drama | 2h 50m

Mobsters (1991) Film Review. Rated R | 1991 ‧ Crime. Drama. 1h 44m Budget: $23M, Box Office: $20.2M.

"The Lavender Hill Mob" is a charming and witty British comedy from 1951 directed by Charles Crichton. The film stars Alec Guinness as ...

"Gangster Squad," (2013) directed by Ruben Fleischer. A gritty and glamorous world of 1940s Los Angeles, where crime and corruption thrive.

'How I fell in Love with a Gangster' (2022) / (Jak pokochalam gangstera). The 2022 Polish gangster, crime, drama movie about one of Polands

Woodward's approach to Gangster Land is rooted in the traditions of classic gangster films but with a modern flair.

"American Gangster" (2007) is a crime drama based on the true story of Frank Lucas, a notorious drug lord in Harlem, NY during the 1970s.

'American Murderer' (2022) Film Review. R | 2022- Crime.Drama.Thriller | 1h 42m

"We Own the Night" (2007) is a gripping crime drama film directed by James Gray, and released in 2007. The movie stars Joaquin Phoenix, Mark

Luciano remained tight-lipped and kept his business close to vest, but while living in exile during 1950s and 60s he began ...

Some have described it as the biggest and most powerful of the five New York crime families.

R | 2012. Crime. Thriller | 2h 11m. "Savages" is a 2012 crime thriller directed by Oliver Stone, based on the novel of the same name by ...

"The Untouchables," directed by Brian De Palma and released in 1987, stands as a classic in the crime genre.

'Donnie Brasco,' directed by Mike Newell, released 25 years ago today! A masterpiece that delves into the gritty world of organized crime.

At the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Francis Ford Coppola and Talia Shire did a special Q&A for the Academy Museum members ...