Lessons from the Neighborhood Mobster: Quotes of "A Bronx Tale"

Some movies are simply feel-good entertainment and easily work their way into the collective hearts of filmgoers. "A Bronx Tale," released in 1993, is one such film, and it also furthered the careers of legendary Italian-American actors Robert De Niro and Chazz Palminteri....

Five Things You Didn't Know about "A Bronx Tale"

Released in 1993, "A Bronx Tale" is a heartwarming tale of a boy growing up in the Bronx during the 1960s, the father who loves him, and the mobster who tries to show him a different way of life. The film takes audiences on a wild ride in which they go from tears to...

What Makes "A Bronx Tale" a Classic Gangster Movie?

"A Bronx Tale" was quite the spectacle amongst gangster movie aficionados when it came out. It marked the directorial debut of Robert De Niro, who was no stranger to crime movies, so everyone was looking forward to seeing what a movie with him at the helm would look like....

The People behind the "Goodfellas" Characters

The smash 1990 hit "Goodfellas" gave audiences a glimpse into the day-to-day lives of three New York mobsters who were attempting to further their careers and cement their places in the Mafia during the 1960s and 1970s. With Martin Scorsese as director and a strong, ...

Five Quotes from the Infinitely Quotable "Goodfellas"

When a film is 146 minutes long, a good chance exists that it has at least one or two quotable or memorable lines in it. If the film is directed by Martin Scorsese, who gave permission to the actors to ad-lib frequently, the chances of having multiple memorable lines in...

"Goodfellas": Five Facts about the Classic Movie

The 1990 mob classic "Goodfellas" still stands as one of the best crime films of all time, although ardent fans of the Martin Scorsese film may argue that it is one of the best films outside of the crime genre as well. No matter which side film fans stand on in this...

The Perfect Gangster Movie: "Goodfellas"

"Goodfellas" wasn't the first mobster movie to hit the big screen, and it wasn't the last, but audiences still consider it one of the most memorable. Based on the Nicholas Pileggi book "Wiseguy: Life in the Mafia Family," the movie takes viewers through the rise and fall...

Movie Review: Home Alone

Rating: PG Length: 103 minutes Release Date: November 16, 1990 Directed by: Chris Columbus Genre: Adventure, Comedy, FamilyStars: 4 out of 5After its release in 1990, "Home Alone" garnered mixed reviews from the critics. It got the last laugh, however, as it set a new...

March 27 is Apparently National Joe Day

National Joe Day, yes, it is a holiday, is celebrated annually on March 27. So here's the deal, National Joe Day is a holiday for all those people who hate their name and wish they could change it or simply want to be a different person for one day. The idea is that the name...