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Rather than through narration and a remembrance of mafia life, The Traitor dispels the myths of cosa nostra through testimony and the post-mafia life of Buscetta.
There are shades of the director’s previous work, but The Irishman is like an amalgamation after decades behind the lens.
In his first report from the San Diego International Film Festival, Tynan Yanaga covers The Irishman, Doing Money and Inside The Rain.
Tigers Are Not Afraid is a standout film beneath the phantasmagorical flourishes is a story that is all too grounded in reality.
Even with a few decent set-pieces and exceptional acting from the ensemble, The Kitchen is not the adaptation we deserve.
Yes, it’s a dark crime drama – but The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil is more mainstream friendly than most South Korean thrillers.
Sicario: Day of the Soldado is an empty shell of a flick, one that tries to emulate the success of the first but lacks all the components that made it so brilliant.
Despite a strong beginning and strong performances, Siberia is ultimately a confounding mess of genres and tone.
Aside from an occasional spark from Travolta, Gotti is a wholly derivative affair, and under Connolly’s guiding hand, a crudely executed and completely incoherent one at that.
Despite a strong cast and scattered moments of inspiration, Superfly is sorely lacking in consistency on both a visual and narrative level.
Despite the wickedly talented cast and the generous dash of futuristic flair, Hotel Artemis disappoints with its rushed storytelling to an overabundance of thinly written characters.
Martin Scorsese’s career so far spans five decades – which films of his should you start exploring first? This is an in-depth guide to his amazing work!
Michelle Sabato, an Italian American herself, takes a closer look at The Godfather, and what “family” means to Italian Americans.
From the minute of its inception I had high hopes for Legend. An earlier attempt at a biopic of the infamous Kray twins has largely been forgotten, starring as it did the brothers from Spandau Ballet. But this one, starring Tom Hardy as both Ronnie and Reggie, with a plethora of great British actors in supporting roles, looked promising.
There is a right way and a wrong way to tell a gangster story. Some of the very best have utilized inventive camera techniques, are fueled by impressive acting talent, and are backed by an engaging, well-written screenplay. Black Mass attempts to be something great; yet, when thinking back to it, it’s likely only the acting that will be remembered.
