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“What’s the rumpus?”: “Miller’s Crossing” at 30

Miller's Crossing
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A noticeable step up in their artistry at the time, the Coen brothers’ gangster pastiche remains the duo’s crown jewel.

Peter Sobczynski Posted on October 5, 2020October 5, 2020

“Villain” is a rubbish, sluggish British crime caper

Villain
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Craig Fairbrass’ textured mug can’t save this low-budget crime flick that tumbles headfirst into cliche.

Jonah Koslofsky Posted on May 19, 2020May 19, 2020

The Hip-Hop Bushido Code of “Ghost Dog: Way of the Samurai”

Ghost Dog Way of the Samurai
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Ghost Dog: Way of the Samurai sees Jim Jarmusch integrating hip-hop atmosphere with samurai genre trappings to create a dorm-room favorite.

David Rollison Posted on January 18, 2020January 18, 2020

“Road To Perdition” Is Not A Subtle Film

Road to Perdition
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Sam Mendes’ Depresson-era gangster fable is as effective as it is in-your-face with its aesthetics.

David Rollison Posted on December 17, 2019December 17, 2019

With “Pulp Fiction,” Tarantino Resisted the Mundane

Pulp Fiction
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Quentin Tarantino’s classic 1994 new-cool drama set the stage for a new era of independent film, and saw the end of his own sense of mercy.

Robert Daniels Posted on July 10, 2019July 9, 2019

Ash is Purest White Review: Jia Zhangke Embraces Long-Form Storytelling Once Again

Ash is Purest White
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Chinese auteur Jia Zhangke returns to long-form storytelling with this feature-length tale of the twisted romance between a gangster and his moll.

Michael Snydel Posted on April 4, 2019August 6, 2020

Widows Review: An Enthralling Heist Thriller with Some Less Interesting Gangster Drama Touches

WIDOWS
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Steve McQueen’s ambitious, female-driven crime film sports fabulous performances, but bounces haphazardly between tones. This piece was originally […]

Caroline Siede Posted on November 16, 2018August 2, 2020

Bad Times at the El Royale Review: Good Times With Drew Goddard’s Gritty Ensemble

BAD TIMES AT THE EL ROYALE
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Sporting a brilliant ensemble cast, Drew Goddard’s throwback to the neo-noir crime films of Tarantino and Rodriguez is […]

Dusty Wilson Posted on October 3, 2018August 1, 2020
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