The 2006 film \”The Departed\” boasted an enviable cast of A-list actors many filmmakers would shamelessly campaign to work with. Leonardo DiCaprio, Jack Nicholson, and Martin Sheen are just samples of the big names attached to the film. Led by acclaimed director Martin Scorsese, the movie won four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best […]
Rating: R Length: 91 minutes Release Date: Apr. 5, 2013 Directed by: Fede Alvarez Genre: Horror Stars: 4 out of 5 There are some movies that people think can\’t be touched. At one point, the original \”Evil Dead\” might have been considered one of them. When a remake was announced, many people were skeptical, but […]
Rating: Approved Length: 108 minutes Release Date: June 24, 1954 Directed by: Elia Kazan Genre: Crime/Drama Stars: 4 out of 5 Marlon Brando gives the performance of his career in \”On the Waterfront\” as Terry Malloy, a failed boxer who now does errands for a corrupt union boss named Johnny Friendly (Lee J. Cobb). He […]
\”The Departed\” is a 2006 film about the Irish mafia in Boston. With an all-star cast directed by film legend Martin Scorsese and written by William Monahan, \”The Departed\” is a modern movie that has earned its place as a classic gangster film on par with \”The Godfather.\” Stellar acting by a standout cast of […]
The smash 1990 hit \”Goodfellas\” gave audiences a glimpse into the day-to-day lives of three New York mobsters who were attempting to further their careers and cement their places in the Mafia during the 1960s and 1970s. With Martin Scorsese as director and a strong, star-studded cast, the film went on to win an Oscar […]
Ray Liotta is probably best known for his portrayal of real-life mobster Harry Hill in the instant classic \”Goodfellas\” in 1990. He has been acting steadily in television and films since 1978, but he was still largely unknown to the public. \”Goodfellas\” changed all that and launched his career with fantastic performances in gritty dramas […]
Rating: R Length: 100 minutes Release Date: March 29, 2013 Directed By: Benjamin Epps Genre: Comedy/Drama Stars: 3 out of 5 A solid cast, hilarious antics, and a central theme around family values make \”Family Weekend\” a must-see movie for anyone who has an appreciation for how difficult parenting can really be, despite its somewhat […]
The 1990 mob classic \”Goodfellas\” still stands as one of the best crime films of all time, although ardent fans of the Martin Scorsese film may argue that it is one of the best films outside of the crime genre as well. No matter which side film fans stand on in this debate, chances are […]
Rating: R for language throughout, some violence, teen drug and alcohol use, and a sexual reference Length: 140 minutes Release Date: Mar. 29, 2013 Directed by: Derek Cianfrance Genre: Crime Drama Stars: 4 out of 5 Director Derek Cianfrance also wrote the screenplay for the 2013 crime drama \”The Place Beyond the Pines\” along with […]
When a film is 146 minutes long, a good chance exists that it has at least one or two quotable or memorable lines in it. If the film is directed by Martin Scorsese, who gave permission to the actors to ad-lib frequently, the chances of having multiple memorable lines in the film increases exponentially. The […]
