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THE TRAITOR: This Tragedy of Ours
THE TRAITOR: This Tragedy Of Ours

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.

THE IRISHMAN: An Exercise In Master Filmmaking
THE IRISHMAN: An Exercise In Master Filmmaking

There are shades of the director’s previous work, but The Irishman is like an amalgamation after decades behind the lens.

2019 San Diego International Film Festival: Mobsters, Sex Trafficking, and Bipolar Comedy
San Diego International Film Festival 2019: Mobsters, Sex Trafficking & Bipolar Comedy

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: A Haunting Tale of Childhood Lost And Found
TIGERS ARE NOT AFRAID: A Haunting Tale Of Childhood Lost & Found

Tigers Are Not Afraid is a standout film beneath the phantasmagorical flourishes is a story that is all too grounded in reality.

THE KITCHEN: Too Many Cooks, Too Few Ingredients

Even with a few decent set-pieces and exceptional acting from the ensemble, The Kitchen is not the adaptation we deserve.

THE GANGSTER, THE COP, THE DEVIL: Evil Comes In Many Forms
THE GANGSTER, THE COP, THE DEVIL: Evil Comes In Many Forms

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: An Empty Sicario Shell
SICARIO: DAY OF THE SOLDADO: An Empty Sicario Shell

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.

SIBERIA: An Uneven Blend of Genres With a Strong Ending
SIBERIA: An Uneven Blend Of Genres With A Strong Ending

Despite a strong beginning and strong performances, Siberia is ultimately a confounding mess of genres and tone.

GOTTI: John Travolta Is A BadFella
GOTTI: John Travolta Is A BadFella

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.

SUPERFLY: Convoluted Gangster Remake Lacks Genuine Style
SUPERFLY: Convoluted Gangster Remake Lacks Genuine Style

Despite a strong cast and scattered moments of inspiration, Superfly is sorely lacking in consistency on both a visual and narrative level.

HOTEL ARTEMIS: Overstuffed, Scattershot Crime Story Wastes All-Star Cast
HOTEL ARTEMIS: Overstuffed, Scattershot Crime Story Wastes All-Star Cast

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.

The Beginner's Guide: Martin Scorsese, Director
The Beginner’s Guide: Martin Scorsese, Director

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!

THE GODFATHER: An Italian-American's Movie Experience
THE GODFATHER: An Italian American’s Movie Experience

Michelle Sabato, an Italian American herself, takes a closer look at The Godfather, and what “family” means to Italian Americans.

Legend
LEGEND: A Glossy Take On A Gritty Story

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.

Black Mass
BLACK MASS: Johnny Depp Almost Saves an Average Gangster Film

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.