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Felony-focused film reviews; fictional movies and true crime documentaries depicting real-life stories or inspired by them.
Movie Review 'Lords of Chaos'
Rory Culkin stars in Lords of Chaos as Euronymous, the leader of the Norwegian black metal band, Mayhem. Mayhem formed in the late 80s and began to pioneer a new form of heavy metal that rejected all of the trappings of rock stardom in favor of something dark and disturbing. Picking up a new lead singer, who called himself 'Dead' (Jack Kilmer), the band became a popular live act in their home country and an underground legend for metal heads.
Sean PatrickPublished 5 years ago in Criminal'The Counselor' with Michael Fassbender Is Sure to get Your Attention
You can't watch The Counselor in the typical, play with your iPhone and catch the subtext in between setting off angry Facebook wars. Cameron Diaz cryptically deliberating with Javier Bardem in the New Mexico desert as they spy their pet cougars, a green clad biker racing to nowhere at 200 mph and Michael Fassbender discussing the reflective quality of nitrogen in the diamond he will spring on Penelope Cruz. This is all topped off by the deal the successful lawyer is about to engage in with a Mexican Drug Cartel. Left a bit a miss, you could easily be lulled to sleep amongst a very sedate dialogue. I was and almost turned it off. But that made the Ridley Scott film all the more chilling as I watched a second time, and the beginning and end were seared together in real time.
Rich MonettiPublished 5 years ago in Criminal'The Drug King' Movie Review
Released: December, 18 2018 (Netflix) Length: 139 Minutes Certificate: 15 Director: Woo Min-Ho Starring: Song Kang-ho, Jo Jung-suk, Bae Doona, Kim Dae-myung, Kim So-jin, Lee Hee-joon, Jo Woo-jin and Yoon Je-moon
Robert CainPublished 5 years ago in Criminal'Gun City' Movie Review
Released: 31st October 2018 Length: 126 Minutes Certificate: 15 Director: Dani de la Torre Starring: Luis Tosar, Michelle Jenner, Vicente Romero, Manolo Solo, Paco Tous, Adriana Torrebejano, Pep Tosar, Jaime Lorente as León, Ernesto Alterio and Fernando Cayo
Robert CainPublished 5 years ago in CriminalThe Best Films About Serial Killers
Ted Bundy, Jack the Ripper, Arthur Leigh Allen, or the Zodiac killer—they all inspired writers and filmmakers. This resulted in many films about serial killers who actually existed. Here is the list of the best movies about serial killers:
Thomas JohnsonPublished 5 years ago in CriminalTop 10 Movie Portrayals of Real Life Gangsters
You think you’re a tough guy? We’ll see about that. Welcome to WatchMojo.com, and today we’re counting down our picks for the top 10 movie portrayals of real-life gangsters.
'The Departed' Is One of the Best Movies of All-Time
Hi there. Yes, you read the title right. I'll give you my reasons in a moments time. First off, I need to be clear—there are the genuine classics that will never be trumped. Jaws. The Godfather. Beetlejuice. But when it comes to The Departed, there are too many layers to ignore.
Angie RobinsonPublished 6 years ago in CriminalReview: 'Searching'
The first I had heard of this film was only a few months ago. The trailers looked intriguing. But the concept of seeing the film from a computer screen had me feeling unsure as the horror franchise Unfriended never fully utilised it. So there was a part of me thinking that this film might not be totally engaging as the gimmick could wear thin.
David GricePublished 6 years ago in Criminal- Top Story - September 2018
'Searching' Is a Well-Directed Crime Thriller Complete with Suspense and Twists
I've recently been writing my reviews using my made-up WASDO criteria in a vain attempt to give my film reviews some structure. But I've decided to stop doing that and just write this review from Searching off the top of my head.
Jonathan SimPublished 6 years ago in Criminal 'You Were Never Really Here' (2017)
McCleary said you were brutal.I can be.I want you to hurt them. It’s not just the fact that defenseless young children are victims of unscrupulous people who use them in networks for pedophiles. The most disgusting aspect of this is that these circuits are visited by people who occupy important positions in daily life. Individuals who show a respectable and neat appearance to the outside world. But once they show up in this nauseating business, their fortune is their entrance ticket so they can abuse these innocent children. Joe (Joaquin Phoenix) is someone who wants to set things straight. Armed with a heavy hammer, he beats those perverts from their victims. But You Were Never Really Here is not just about the existence of children’s networks. The film also tries to paint a picture of the person Joe who is daily tormented by his own demons.
10 'Actors' Who Weren't Acting in 'Goodfellas'
What do some of the mothers, daughters, mobsters, and prosecutors in the movie Goodfellas have in common? They weren’t acting. These ten actors didn’t have to stretch very far at all to play their roles and here’s why:
Auckland MartensPublished 6 years ago in CriminalBest True Crime Documentaries of 2018
Whether to chronicle landmark trials or speculate about unsolved mysteries, the true crime genre is filled with a variety of addictively morose stories. Some of these filmmakers seek justice for those they believe have been wrongfully convicted (or wrongfully not convicted, as the case may be) while some simply act as unbiased storytellers, conveying the information in a clear but compelling way. Regardless of the subject matter, all of these true crime films and series are worth your time.
Joseph D. N. KendrickPublished 6 years ago in Criminal