Re: The even-newer film thread – MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS! : Fri Mar 16, 2012 2:42 pm  

I have a soft spot for "Carlito's Way" and "Scarface" is pretty good.

Re: The even-newer film thread – MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS! : Fri Mar 16, 2012 3:06 pm  

Wife's out on the p!$$ tonight so when I get back from my coaching course I can sit and watch "Senna" uninterrupted.

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Re: The even-newer film thread – MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS! : Fri Mar 16, 2012 3:21 pm  

Donna wrote:

After being completely addicted to The Sopranos (only a recent discovery), and loving it, I have a bit of a fetish now for Mafia films. So Godfather films, done, Gotti done, Goodellas seen a dozen times, so any other recommendations?

Casino
Once Upon A Time In America
Donnie Brasco
Carlito's Way

All quality films in the mafia genre

Hello : Fri Mar 16, 2012 4:58 pm  

Watched Casino for the first time last night, probably since it was originally shown on tv. Three and a half hours with adverts but thoroughly enjoyed seeing it again.

Re: The even-newer film thread – MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS! : Fri Mar 16, 2012 5:41 pm  

Mike Oxlong wrote:

Casino
Once Upon A Time In America
Donnie Brasco
Carlito's Way

All quality films in the mafia genre

Defo to that one. Can also add;

Mean Streets
Mikey and Nicky
Miller's Crossing
The Roaring Twenties
Sonatine
Infernal Affairs

Re: The even-newer film thread – MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS! : Fri Mar 16, 2012 10:30 pm  

The Departed and American Gangster are great gangster films, if not Mafia

Re: The even-newer film thread – MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS! : Mon Mar 19, 2012 8:10 pm  

I'd add Gomorrah to that.

Re: The even-newer film thread – MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS! : Mon Mar 19, 2012 8:11 pm  

I saw The Devil Inside yesterday and thought it to be a big steaming load of poop.

Re: The even-newer film thread – MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS! : Mon Mar 19, 2012 8:13 pm  

DHM wrote:

Wife's out on the p!$$ tonight so when I get back from my coaching course I can sit and watch "Senna" uninterrupted.

It's very enjoyable. I hope that you stay up and let your wife in if she has trouble finding the keyhole tonight seeing she's out on the lash.

Re: The even-newer film thread – MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS! : Tue Mar 20, 2012 1:06 pm  

Stealth Comic wrote:

I'd add Gomorrah to that.

This.

Gomorrah is the only Mafia picture that truly has an air of authenticity. Don't get me wrong, I love a good gangster film - The Godfather is my all time favourite film - but for a true reflection of the misery and destruction these organisations wreak upon politics and civic life, Gomorrah (and the book is essential) is the only one that matters. It is absolutely brilliant. A rare example of a film that exhibits a genuine social purpose - like La Haine or the Battle of Algiers.