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'Casino' (1995) Film Review
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.Â
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May 293 min read
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'Den of Thieves: Panthera' (2025) Film Review
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
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Jan 135 min read
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'GRISELDA' T.V Mini Series Review
" The only man I was ever afraid of was a woman named Griselda Blanco." - Pablo Escobar
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Jan 19, 20246 min read
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Matteo Messina Denaro dies.
Matteo Denaro , "the boss of all bosses" died today in a prison hospital on
September 25th 2023 from a coma.
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Sep 25, 20231 min read
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'Scarface'(1983) Film Review
'Scarface' Film Review: A Cinematic Masterpiece That Leaves an Indelible Mark celebrates 40 years! R 1983 . Crime.Drama | 2h 50m
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Aug 29, 20233 min read
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'Mobsters' (1991) Film Review
Mobsters (1991) Film Review. Rated R | 1991 ‧ Crime. Drama. 1h 44m Budget: $23M, Box Office: $20.2M.
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Jul 26, 20232 min read
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'The Lavender Hill Mob' (1951) Film Review
"The Lavender Hill Mob" is a charming and witty British comedy from 1951 directed by Charles Crichton. The film stars Alec Guinness as ...
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Apr 3, 20232 min read
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'Gangster Squad' (2013) Film Review
"Gangster Squad," (2013) directed by Ruben Fleischer. A gritty and glamorous world of 1940s Los Angeles, where crime and corruption thrive.
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Jan 7, 20235 min read
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'How I fell in Love with a Gangster' (2022) / (Jak pokochalam gangstera) Film Review
'How I fell in Love with a Gangster' (2022) / (Jak pokochalam gangstera).
The 2022 Polish gangster, crime, drama movie about one of Polands
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Jan 5, 20232 min read
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'Gangster Land' (2017) Film Review
Woodward's approach to Gangster Land is rooted in the traditions of classic gangster films but with a modern flair.
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Dec 17, 20226 min read
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'American Gangster' (2007) Film Review
"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.
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Nov 2, 20224 min read
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'American Murderer' (2022) Film Review
'American Murderer' (2022) Film Review. R | 2022- Crime.Drama.Thriller | 1h 42m
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Oct 21, 20222 min read
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'We Own the Night' (2007) Film Review
"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
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Oct 12, 20223 min read
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Lucky Luciano: The Myth and the Movie that Never Was
Luciano remained tight-lipped and kept his business close to vest, but while living in exile during 1950s and 60s he began ...
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Sep 19, 20226 min read
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Gambino Crime Family
Some have described it as the biggest and most powerful of the five New York crime families.
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Sep 1, 20225 min read
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'Savages' (2012) Film Review
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 ...
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Jul 6, 20222 min read
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'The Untouchables' (1987) Film Review
"The Untouchables," directed by Brian De Palma and released in 1987, stands as a classic in the crime genre.
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Jun 3, 20224 min read
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‘Donnie Brasco’ (1997) Film Reviews
'Donnie Brasco,' directed by Mike Newell, released 25 years ago today! A masterpiece that delves into the gritty world of organized crime.
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May 28, 20225 min read
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'The Godfather' Q&A with Francis Ford Coppola
At the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Francis Ford Coppola and Talia Shire did a special Q&A for the Academy Museum members ...
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Mar 23, 20221 min read
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Colombo Crime Family
Colombo Crime Family
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Mar 3, 20225 min read
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