Tag Archives: mafia

America’s War on Drugs (History) Rated TV-14

This miniseries takes us through the last five decades as the CIA goes from fighting communism to allying itself with the mafia and drug lords. Starring Richard Stratton, Ty Hurley, and Sam Shoubber. I thought this show did a wonderful … Continue reading

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The BMF Documentary: Blowing Money Fast (Starz) Rated NR

 A documentary takes an inside look in the series BMF. Starring Scott Burnstein, Lucille Flenory, and Nicole Flenory.  While this documentary is an interesting watch about the two brothers starting one of the biggest mafias in US history, I had … Continue reading

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Mafia’s Greatest Hits (AHC) Rated NR

This series showcases the different eras of the Mafia’s rise and fall. Starring Colin Tierney, Selwyn Raab, and Thomas Reppetto.  The series gives us the backgrounds of different outlaws in their ranks while also showcasing how the FBI and law … Continue reading

Posted in 2012, AHC, Biography, Documentary, Rated NR, reviews, Tv Shows | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Next of Kin (1989) Rated R

A Chicago cop sets out to find his brother’s killer, and unbeknownst to him, another brother is also setting out to find the killer. Starring Patrick Swayze, Liam Neeson, and Adam Baldwin. This film is as cliché as possible. We have … Continue reading

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American Hustle (2013) Rated PG-13

A con man and his partner are forced to work with an F.B.I. Agent that brings them into the world of power brokers and mafia. Starring Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, and Amy Adams. I’m still wondering how this film has gotten all … Continue reading

Posted in 2013, Crime, Drama, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated PG-13, reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

We Own the Night (2007) Rated R

Two brothers on opposite sides of the law come together to take down Russian Mafia hitmen. Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Eva Mendes, and Danny Hoch. This film is a great character-driven thriller, as two brothers divided by the law come together to … Continue reading

Posted in 2007, Crime, Drama, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated R, reviews | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Mafia Killers with Colin McLaren (Reelz) Rated NR

 Detective Colin McLaren examines mobsters who play to win. Starring Ross Mullan, Colin McLaren, and Kevin Bedford. McLaren examines the key players in the Mafia world. The show follows each Mafia member from the time they enter the family to the … Continue reading

Posted in 2018, Crime, Documentary, Rated NR, Reelz, reviews, Tv Shows | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Easy Money (2010) Rated R

JW becomes a drug runner in order to maintain his double life when his life becomes entwined with a fugitive on the run from the Serbian mafia and a mafia enforcer. Starring Joel Kinnaman, Matias Varela, Dragomir Mrsic. I’m sitting on the fence with this … Continue reading

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Mickey Blue Eyes (1999) Rated PG-13

An  auctioneer proposes to the daughter of mobster, unaware he would be asked to do favors. Starring Hugh Grant, James Caan, Jeanne Tripplehorn. This film was surprisingly fun to watch. It has everything you could want in a mafia comedy. It … Continue reading

Posted in 1999, British Films, Comedy, Crime, films, Movie reviews, movies, Rated PG-13, reviews, Romance | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

At the Sinatra Club (2010)

Rated NR One night in the life of John Gotti took through the eyes of Salvatore Polisi, the owner of the Sinatra Club. Starring Jason Gedrick, Danny Nucci, Mark Belasco, Joey Lawrence I enjoyed the performances of Jason Gedrick and Danny Nucci, … Continue reading

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