Mean Streets
“In the Little Italy neighborhood of New York, thirty-year-old Charlie dreams of making his way into the world of crime with the help of a mafia uncle…”
Thriller & Crime
In Thriller & Crime we will explore stories of investigations, criminals, and police officers that have defined the genre, offering analysis and insights into films that have captivated and influenced our perception of crime and justice. Join us to discover the gripping plots and memorable characters that populate the world of crime cinema.
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The Irishman
Frank Sheeran, a war veteran and truck driver, becomes a hitman for the Philadelphia underworld and is tasked with killing the popular union leader Jimmy Hoffa.
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The Funeral
“The Funeral” by Abel Ferrara (1996)
In the 1930s, two brothers, New York underworld gangsters, reunite during the wake of their third brother and recount the history of their family. -
Heat
A gang of professional bank robbers find the police on their trail after they inadvertently leave a clue at the scene of their latest heist.
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Road to Perdition
Mike Sullivan works as a gangster for the Irish boss John Rooney. But one evening, things suddenly escalate, and many people’s lives will change forever.
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Dog Day Afternoon
Three small-time criminals attempt a bank robbery in Brooklyn but soon are left with only two, and things become enormously complicated.
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Public Enemies
Public Enemies narrates the events surrounding John Dillinger, the number one criminal in the United States during the 1930s. Hot on his trail is the young agent Melvin Purvis, assigned by the FBI under the direction of Edgar Hoover.
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Lansky
The now elderly boss, Meyer Lansky, tells the true story of his life to writer David Stone. Meanwhile, the feds are investigating…
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The Usual Suspects
A ship, presumed to be loaded with drugs, is set on fire at the San Pedro port. Special Agent Dave Kujan, leading the investigation, interrogates a criminal named Roger “Verbal” Kint, the only survivor of the devastating fire.
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The Untouchables
The Untouchables by Brian De Palma (1987) Today we are talking about the film The Untouchables, which features a monumental Robert De…
