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8 Incredible Gangster Movies Every Man Needs To Watch

Jun 092018

Gangster movies have always fascinated moviegoers as some of them give an inside look into the mafia. Some movies have unforgettable characters and moments that will go down in the history of cinema as masterpieces. Gangster movies are often violent and full of double-crossing moments that keep the plot exciting and grounded at the same time.

Numerous movies in the past few decades have outlined us the inner working of La Cosa Nostra. Here are 8 gangster movies everyone should watch:

Goodfellas

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Martin Scorsese is one of those filmmakers who have managed to make movies with realism and grittiness like no other director. The same can be said about ‘Goodfellas’. This is the first time we see profound effects of a life of crime. The infamous “Funny how?” exchange is probably the most revelling movie scenes of all time and we highly recommend you watch this movie to know more about real-life gangster Henry Hill.

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2. Donnie Brasco (Available on Netflix)

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This movie tells the true story of Agent Joseph Pistone who managed to infiltrate one of the New York crime families in the 1970s. Donnie Brasco is his codename and the film portrays a unique relationship between Brasco and Al Pacino’s character “Lefty”. This movie is a complete rat race!

3. Pulp Fiction

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‘Pulp Fiction’ is probably THE movie Quentin Tarantino is known for. He has the ability to tell a unique and compelling story using complicated subplots and strong characters. The movie is all about poetic hitmen, boxers and evil gang bosses.

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4. Scarface (Available on Netflix)

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‘Scarface’ deserves a spot on this list thanks to Al Pacino’s performance as Tony Montana. Tony Montana and his close friend Manny build a strong drug empire in Miami. However, as his power begins to grow, so does his ego and his enemies, and his own paranoia begins to plague his empire.

5. The Godfather 1 & 2 (Available on Netflix and Amazon Prime)

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The movie by Francis Ford Coppola is a masterpiece just like the book it’s based on. The movies showcase complicated family relationships, the inner working of a Crome family and realism that cannot be captured by any gangster movie. Coppola managed to put audiences in the shows of Michael Corleone who was removed from the typical Italian experience in the U.S.A. Marlon Brando’s portrayal of the patriarch mob boss will go down as the greatest performance of all time.

The sequel to the movie is also centred on Vito Corleone and his rise to power. Robert De Niro’s embodiment of the character is simply mind-blowing and taught us more about the mob boss than the first installment in the trilogy.

6. The Usual Suspects (Available on Netflix and Amazon Prime)

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This may classify more as a heist movie over anything else. However, it does have mafia undertones that result in unsuspected consequences for everyone involved. We don’t want to unravel more information about this movie as it reveals one of the most shocking and unexpected twists in cinema’s history. It’s right up there with Darth Vader’s revelation to Luke Skywalker.

7. Casino

It’s no secret that the Las Vegas Casinos were heavily funded and run by Mafia bosses from New York and other areas. Yet another Martin Scorsese movie that is set in the desire oasis of Las Vegas. This is a classic tale of two mobsters who were once best friends trying to fight and expand their business in Sin City.

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8. The Untouchables (Available on Netflix and Amazon Prime)

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The movie is filled with a cast that includes Robert De Niro, Brian De Palma, David Mamet, Kevin Costner, Sean Connery and Ennio Morricone, The movie is set in the city of Chicago and dips its feet portraying true events that took place when Al Capone had a firm grip over the city. Everyone knows about Al Capone and his exploits; however, a brutal scene in this movie shows us Capone’s true side and his monstrous acts. The movie is definitely jarring and depicts violence that would make anyone uncomfortable. However, we highly recommend this movie for the subject matter and its realism.

12 Facts You Probably Didn't Know About The 'Star Wars' Franchise

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May 042018

In case you didn’t know, today is ‘Star Wars’ day and if you see various posts on social media with “May The 4th Be With You” don’t get too alarmed. The ‘Star Wars’ franchise is the first film that became a part of the modern pop culture and is probably the most valuable franchise in the world at the moment —Yes, it beats the entire MCU as well.

May 4th is celebrated as ‘Star Wars’ day all over the world and it has nothing to do with the release of the original film in 1977. The movie has a popular phrase, “May the Force be with you” which is used by wise Jedis to wish luck for their companions. Fans obviously use a little wordplay and ever since then ‘May the Fourth be with you’ has been synonyms with the franchise.

So in order to celebrate this special day, we decided to compile some interesting facts about the franchise you probably aren’t aware of:

1. The franchise has the most successful toy line ever where over 250 million action figures have been sold between 1978 and 1986. Since then, you can only imagine how many action figures the franchise has managed to sell thanks to the new movies.

2. ‘The Force Awakens’ is the third highest grossing movie of all time as the movie managed to make over $2 billion worldwide.

3. Darth Vader tops the ‘Greatest Villain of All Time’ list and will probably stay there for a few more decades. Yes, Thanos doesn’t even come close to the Sith Lord.

4. Darth Vader’s iconic voice was achieved using a scuba regulator and was voiced by none other than James Earl Jones

5. Chewbacca’s character and his idiosyncrasies were based on George Lucas’ dog. The dog was also the inspiration for the name of Indiana Jones.

6. It took at least 10 people to operate Jabba The Hutt.

7. “I have a bad feeling about this” became a running gag for the franchise and is said in every Star Wars Movie

8. Darth Vader telling Luke Skywalker his actual parentage is probably the most iconic moment in cinema history. However, everyone remembers the quote wrong. Vader never said ‘Luke, I am your father.’ Instead, he said ‘No, I am your father.’

9. Yoda has more of an Indian connection than you think. George Lucas often used words from different languages. That’s probably how he came up with the name ‘Yoda’ as it means “warrior” in Sanskrit.

10. When Han, Leia, Chewbacca, C-3PO and R2-D2 get caught up in an Asteroid field in ‘Empire Strikes Back’, we were fearful of the group’s certain death. However, you may not have noticed as one of the Asteroids was actually a potato being used as a prop.

11. Han Solo almost dies towards the end of the ‘Return of The Jedi’ however George Lucas changed the ending as he thought killing off main characters would affect toy sales.

12. Yoda’s species name is entirely unknown to the ‘Star Wars’ universe.

6 Incredible War Movies And Documentaries Every Man Needs To See

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Mar 252018

The weekend is here and you must be wanting to watch some good movies in the comfort of your home. There’s a wide selection of classic war movies on Netflix, Amazon Prime and other streaming platforms that you can check out right now. There are classics like ‘Saving Private Ryan’ and ‘Full Metal Jacket’ that warrants a re-watch, even if you’ve already seen it a thousand times. These movies tell a great story about a time when the world was facing the horrors of war and how it affected humanity.

These are the top war movies in our opinion that you can stream online right now:

‘Full Metal Jacket’ (Available on Netflix)

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You can never pass up on this movie as it needs no introduction as Stanley Kubrick’s Vietnam War opus has been well known to appear in every war movie list. The movie is about a pragmatic U.S. Marine who witnesses the dehumanizing effects that the Vietnam War has on his fellow recruits. The movie vividly explores their struggles from the brutal boot camp training to the bloody street fighting in Hue. If you’re going to watch a war movie, it’s hard not to pass up on ‘Full Metal Jacket’.

‘Saving Private Ryan’ (Available on Amazon Prime and Netflix)

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It is probably the most accurate depiction of World War 2 that deals with soldiers who were part of the brutal D-Day landings on the coast of France in Normandy. This Steven Spielberg classic has been hailed as one of the most important World War 2 movies ever made and I’ve probably watched the movie at least 12 times. The movie is about a group of U.S. soldiers who go behind enemy lines to retrieve a paratrooper whose brothers have been killed in action. The first 30 minutes of the movie is intense and probably the best opening sequences we’ve ever seen.

Zero Dark Thirty (Available on Netflix and Hotstar)

This movie isn’t necessarily a classic war movie like ‘Saving Private Ryan’ or ‘Full Metal Jacket’ and it deals with spies and a group of CIA operatives trying to hunt down Osama bin Laden. The movie tells the true story of a decade-long hunt for the Al-Qaeda leader and his eventual death at the hands of the Navy S.E.A.L.s Team 6.

‘The Siege of Jadotville’ (Netflix Original)

This historical drama set in the 1960s is about an Irish commander and his battalion of 150 men on a U.N. peacekeeping mission in Congo, Africa, to withstand a siege by 3,000 Congolese troops led by French and Belgian mercenaries working for mining corporations.

‘Schindler’s List’ (Available on Netflix)

The story of Oskar Schindler and his daring attempt to rescue Jewish citizens from the evil Nazi regime is a story that can never be forgotten. This true story was produced by Spielberg in the wisest, ambitious and moving manner one could ever imagine. Schindler, a German industrialist and member of the Nazi party, becomes an unlikely humanitarian by spending all his fortune to help save 1100 of his Jewish employees from Auschwitz, Poland during World War II.

‘Fury’ (Available on Netflix)

Wardaddy, along with a five-man crew, embarks on a mission that puts their lives in danger. They realise that the odds are against them, but still decide to attack the Nazi army. ‘Fury’ is set in the closing days of World War II. It follows a five-man tank crew fighting across Germany. The war is almost over, but not everyone is ready to give up on the Reich.

‘Auschwitz: The Nazis and The Final Solution’ (Available on Netflix)

Not necessarily a movie but this documentary series tackles one of history’s most horrifying subjects: the Holocaust and the infamous Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. It was a concentration camp whose name became a byword for the mass murder of Jews. It is probably one of the most important documentaries ever made about the Nazis and their plan to rid the world of Jews. The documentary details life in these concentration camps with the help of former prisoner interviews and people who worked there.

The 'Black Mirror' Season 4 Trailer Is Making Us Feel Very Uncomfortable

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Aug 262017

Netflix in bringing back the highly anticipated fourth season of ‘Black Mirror’ and the teaser was uploaded on YouTube last night showing us what we can expect. Even though the trailer does not reveal much about the latest season, the titles of the next six episodes were revealed.

The titles of the next six episodes are as follows: “Crocodile”, “Arkangel”, “Hang the DJ”, “USS Callister”, “Metalhead”, and “Black Museum”. Each title had a snippet of each episode playing in the background and featured some creepy characters we will encounter.

There were strange devices, an episode that looks straight out of Star Trek and some terrified people peering out of windows. There is no word when the season will be available to view on Netflix, however, it is expected to be available sometime this December.

Here’s the rest of what we can expect in Season 4, which was written almost entirely by series creator Charlie Brooker:

– “Arkangel” stars Rosemarie Dewitt, Brenna Harding, and Owen Teague. It is directed by Jodie Foster.

– “USS Callister” stars Jesse Plemons, Cristin Milioti, Jimmi Simpson, and Michaela Coel. It is directed by Toby Haynes and co-written, along with Brooker, by William Bridges.

-“Crocodile” stars Andrea Riseborough, Andrew Gower, and Kiran Sonia Sawar. It is directed by John Hillcoat.

-“Hang the DJ” stars Georgina Campbell, Joe Cole, and George Blagden. It is directed by Tim Van Patten.

-“Metalhead” stars Maxine Peake, Jake Davies, and Clint Dyer. It is directed by David Slade.

-“Black Museum” stars Douglas Hodge, Letitia Wright, and Babs Olusanmokun. It is directed by Colm McCarthy.

You can watch the short teaser below: