Warm and witty crime caper set amongst the fading grandeur of a seaside resort. Ageing crook Lou has a Walter Mitty memory, boasting of a life spent working for the likes of Al Capone, but his fertile imagination is tested when he meets a young hippy in trouble with the mob. A modern classic.
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BOARDWALK EMPIRE SEASON 2: DISC 3 (2011)
Certification15 Our Rating
Chronicles the life and times of Nucky Thompson, the undisputed ruler of Atlantic City, who was equal parts politician and gangster. High production values and a fine ensemble cast: HBO knows how to do TV.
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GANGS OF NEW YORK (2002)
Certification18 Our Rating
It's New York in the 1860s and the neighbourhood of Five Points is the last stop before hell. Bill the Butcher rules this den of lawless desperation with a ferocious brutality that is at its most intense when focused towards the ever increasing number of immigrants, in particular the Irish. Into this harsh world comes Amsterdam Vallon, a young man who quickly manages to win the confidence of Bill, but whose revenge driven agenda is known only to himself. Gangs Of New York is a raw gripping epic,
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GOODFELLAS (1991)
Certification18 Our Rating
Irish Sicilian Henry Hill always wanted to be a gangster and from running errands as a small boy, he graduates to becoming a trusted member of the "family". A stunning, violent and essential portrait of the Mafia's intimate details. An award winning film, superbly crafted by Scorsese.
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THE GODFATHER 2 (1974)
Certification15 Our Rating
Seldom is a sequel better than the original. In this case the exception proves the rule. The full background to the mafia family epic which is also a metaphor for contemporary America. Won Best Picture at the 1974 Academy Awards.
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