movie review

Felony-focused film reviews; fictional movies and true crime documentaries depicting real-life stories or inspired by them.

Review of 'The Pale Blue Eye'
A murder mystery with all kinds of twists featuring a young Edgar Allan Poe quoting "Full many a flower is born to blush unseen" from Thomas Grey's "Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard," my all-time favorite poem, written in 1750, what more could I ask for? Well, The Pale Blue Eye has that, as well as a first class story of life at West Point in 1830, so I couldn't ask for much more regarding a film indeed.
By Paul Levinson3 years ago in Criminal
Ten of the Strangest Criminal Acts of 2022
Ten of the Strangest Criminal Acts of 2022 There is no escaping crime; all that can be done is try to keep it under control. In today's world, there are so many regulations that it's simple to break them without even realising it. From jaywalking to murder and everything in between, there are many different types of crime. And occasionally, criminal behaviour is peculiar. Crimes can be committed in the most strange manner, such as by dashing across the field during a football game or by dressing up as a clown and conducting armed robbery. Some of the most bizarre crimes imaginable have only occurred in the past year. Naturally, there is a "Florida guy" story as well as a "Florida lady" story. Let's go on to the ten strangest crimes of 2022.
By Paul Smith3 years ago in Criminal
Amazon still ‘fully committed’ to Alexa despite job cuts, hardware chief says
Amazon still ‘fully committed’ to Alexa despite job cuts, hardware chief says Amazon still ‘ completely married ’ to Alexa despite job cuts, tackle chief says Amazon has n’t given up on its Alexa voice adjunct, tackle principal Dave Limp said Friday, indeed though the platoon behind the technology was a high target of the largest layoffs in the company’s history. Amazon last time began laying off workers in its commercial pool as part of CEO Andy Jassy’s broader move to dock charges amid a worsening profitable outlook and decelerating profit growth.
By Samira3 years ago in Criminal
Love on the Run: A Parisian Romance Thriller"
As the sun set over the city of Paris, Chloe sat at her favorite café, lost in thought. She had always dreamed of falling in love in the most romantic city in the world, but so far, nothing had come close to the fairytale she had always imagined.
By Krish3 years ago in Criminal
52 Lock Up: Angel of Death Charles Cullen
A patient’s trust in their healthcare provider(s) are vital to their healthcare, whether it is the doctor, nurse, emt and even the dietary aide. Trust is vital due to healthcare providers are with people during an extremely vulnerable moment; and there is an expectation of healthcare providers to work as a team to improve the quality of life and health for them.
By Cadma3 years ago in Criminal
Toronto Makes Strides in Reducing Gang-Related Crime and Violence with Comprehensive Approach
Toronto Makes Strides in Reducing Gang-Related Crime and Violence with Comprehensive Approach With a rich history and culture, Toronto boasts a diverse and thriving community. But over the years, it has also hosted a variety of gangs and organized crime organizations , like many cities.
By Paul Smith3 years ago in Criminal
Review of 'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery'
I thought Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, now on Netflix, was even funnier and more fun than Knives Out, which was plenty funny and fun when it came out in 2018. Plus, Glass Onion was just brimming with social relevance, extending its satire of Agatha Christie to our real world at large with a zest and a vengeance. All to the good -- given what our real world is like, we could use all the satire we can get our eyes and ears on.
By Paul Levinson3 years ago in Criminal
The Complex Life of the World's Most Notorious Drug Lord"
The Complex Life of the World's Most Notorious Drug Lord" Pablo Escobar was a notorious Colombian drug lord who rose to power in the 1970s and 1980s as the leader of the Medellín Cartel. He was known for his ruthless tactics and vast wealth, and at one point was considered one of the richest men in the world.
By Paul Smith3 years ago in Criminal
Rizzuto Crime Family Emerges Victorious in Bloody Turf War with Bonanno Crime Family
Rizzuto Crime Family Emerges Victorious in Bloody Turf War with Bonanno Crime Family As Marco Vettori consolidated his power and solidified his position as the new leader of the Canadian Syndicate, he faced many challenges. There were rival mafia groups that sought to take him down, and he also had to deal with the constant threat of law enforcement agencies that were determined to put him and his organization behind bars.
By Paul Smith3 years ago in Criminal
Pablo Escobar: The Rise and Fall of a Powerful Drug Lord
Pablo Escobar: The Rise and Fall of a Powerful Drug Lord Pablo Escobar was a Colombian drug lord who rose to prominence in the 1970s and 1980s as the leader of the Medellín Cartel, which was responsible for smuggling vast amounts of cocaine into the United States. Born into a poor family in Rionegro, Colombia in 1949, Escobar began his criminal career as a thief and later became involved in the drug trade.
By Paul Smith3 years ago in Criminal
Compulsion (1959)
Compulsion is a 1959 noir thriller based very faithfully on the infamous murders perpetrated by Richard Loeb and Nathan Leopold, two sons of vast privilege living in Chicago in 1924, who were as obsessed with Nietzsche as they were each other; both of them were prodigies and Nathan Leopold was in grad school before the age of 21. They gleaned their sense of superiority from reading Nietzsche's idea of the "Ubermensch" or "Superman," who was "beyond good and evil," and who doesn't have to play by the conventional dictates of a morally-ordered world. The Superman, being far advanced over the "brainless, vociferating herd" (as Ragnar Redbeard called them). This is the Darwinian inversion of traditional Christian ideals, so that instead of "turning the other cheek," Superman becomes unfeeling, coldly calculating exploiter of "lower beings," who can use and cast aside whoever and whatever he wishes, to cross the abyss of Nothingness, and realize, on the other side of that, his True Destiny. Even if that end is destruction in the name of the "transvaluation of all values." Amor fati, Nietzsche would say. Or, "Love your fate."
By Tom Baker3 years ago in Criminal
The 34 Best True Crime Documentaries and Series of 2022 (So Far)
The 34 Best True Crime Documentaries and Series of 2022 (So Far) All fans of true crime, take note: A fresh slate of compelling new documentaries and scripted true-crime shows to watch arrives with the start of a new year. We can already see trends developing for the real crime themes that will come as new projects are launched. The Summer of Scam(opens in new tab), anyone?) and other crimes that captured our attention in the past are developed into a series in 2022 that will detail everything we now know about what happened. These 2022 true-crime documentaries and series are for those itching to learn the entire tale of their favorite con artists.
By Paul Smith3 years ago in Criminal