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Miller's Crossing&
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October 5, 2020

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

A noticeable step up in their artistry at the time, the Coen brothers' gangster pastiche remains the duo's crown jewel.
Villain&
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May 19, 2020

“Villain” is a rubbish, sluggish British crime caper

Craig Fairbrass' textured mug can't save this low-budget crime flick that tumbles headfirst into cliche.
Ghost Dog Way of the SamuraiT
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January 18, 2020

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

Ghost Dog: Way of the Samurai sees Jim Jarmusch integrating hip-hop atmosphere with samurai genre trappings to create a dorm-room favorite.
Road to Perdition&
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December 17, 2019

“Road To Perdition” Is Not A Subtle Film

Sam Mendes' Depresson-era gangster fable is as effective as it is in-your-face with its aesthetics.
Pulp FictionW
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July 10, 2019

With “Pulp Fiction,” Tarantino Resisted the Mundane

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.
Ash is Purest WhiteA
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April 4, 2019

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

Chinese auteur Jia Zhangke returns to long-form storytelling with this feature-length tale of the twisted romance between a gangster and his moll.
WIDOWSW
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November 16, 2018

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

Steve McQueen’s ambitious, female-driven crime film sports fabulous performances, but bounces haphazardly between tones. This piece was originally posted on Alcohollywood The opening of Steve..
BAD TIMES AT THE EL ROYALEB
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October 3, 2018

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

Sporting a brilliant ensemble cast, Drew Goddard’s throwback to the neo-noir crime films of Tarantino and Rodriguez is that rare example that actually works. This..