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Martin Scorsese's mafia films Mean Streets and Goodfellas show a distinct change in style for a director who made similar films in different eras of his life.

Every week seems to bring about another celebrity arrest. Sometimes you would think that at least one of them would realize how easy it is to get caught. Ray Liotta did not take that into consideration. The actor was arrested late Saturday night.

A popular character actor who is best known for his portrayals of gangsters

Saturday, Martin Scorsese won the DGA award for his mob drama "The Departed." The DGA award has gone to the Oscar recipient for Best Director in 52 out of the past 58 years, making it a strong predictor for a Scorsese victory at the Academy Awards later this month.

Martin Scorsese honored after sixth previous nomination for the acclaimed Departed beating out other top film favorites.

Bourbon is America's drink, so deeply submerged in this country's history that most every obvious trace of its legacy has been eroded away by time, politics, and image problems.

Ten years ago the American Film Institute released a list of the top 99 American movies of all time, plus the all-British Lawrence of Arabia. Why they have chosen to update that list after the worst ten year period in film history is a question I can't answer.

There's a new movie starring Donnie Wahlberg and Jason Gedrick coming to A & E in March. It's called "Kings of South Beach." It's about half of a movie.

"The Departed" may not be Martin Scorsese's best film but if he wins the Best Director Oscar for the first time, it'll raise awareness to the exceptional body of work from one of our greatest filmmakers.

Wiseguy is one of the best crime dramas of all time. And three of its four essential "arcs" are available at Netflix.

Perhaps not surprisingly, almost half my choices stem from the 1950s. And I don't show away from taking on the big guns like LOTR, Kevin Costner and Robert Redford, either.

As a worst case scenarios go, Martin Scorsese's for this years Academy Awards could be worse. If he somehow manages to get edged out again for a Best Director award, at least he still has the late great Alfred Hitchcock to keep him company.

While a host of forgotten stars have won Oscars, you might be amazed at some of the legendary names that have been consistently overlooked.

As a faithful Hollywood servant, I offer my thoughts on the big Oscar categories and who should and shouldn't have made this year's list.

Finally, after years and years of mistakes, The Academy Awards ends by putting a much-deserved smile on my face and the faces of thousands of Scorsese fans and supporters.

Isn't it odd how sometimes a song you never really even cared for before can get turned into one you always turn up after seeing it used in a movie?

An overview of the aspects that make the Departed truly earn the award of best picture.

The Academy Award finally honors Scorsese for doing what it asked of him all along: doing less than his best and coming down to their level of competence.

What is the best opening sequence in movie history? Would you be surprised to find out that nothing has topped a movie made in the 1950s?

Everyone has different opinions when it comes to movies, music, books and television and that's ok. Unfortunately I seem to have been cursed with a vastly different opinion than most people.

Martin Scorsese really did deserve his Oscar for The Departed. These are my views on what makes the movie great.

Las Vegas is happy to admit in its ad campaign that you can commit every crime or act of immorality without fear of consequence. Pass this information along and we can clean up every other town in America.

Hollywood's night of a thousand stars obscured by dreary fog of a safe, predictable presentation.

A roundup of the best of the Oscars.

Last night, after having gone zero for five in prior Academy Award nominations, acclaimed director Martin Scorsese finally got the gold.

Ray Liotta arrested and taken in for driving under the influence at the weekend. He was reportedly arrested for driving under the influence of something other than alcohol.

Those of us who were born in the 60's got to grow up watching today’s considered Golden Elite Male Actors of our time. If asked who the favorite 10 male actors are, there would be some of the world’s greatest actors who make the cut every time.

The original gangster films of the 30s face prohibitions on content, but the performances of their stars undermined any attempt to deromanticize the idea of putting food on your empty plate by engaging in crime.

This article touches on a few of the most common information sources: books, magazine articles, online journals, internet forum postings, television episodes, and major motion pictures.

Impressive crime actioner enlivens torpid scene

Rockford's personality and humor are the strength of the show, allowing some of the corniness of the storylines to be overlooked.

An examination of how gangsters in film have reflected the pursuit of the American Dream of wealth and success.

J.R. Moehringer creates a vivid, highly enjoyable memoir anchored by a neighborhood bar inhabited by an eclectic cast of lovable and wise characters.

I found Casino to be a magnificent portal into a world that should only be viewed from afar. I enjoy it more each time I see it because it is so rich in details.

The first five years of this decade have given us far less greatness in movies, television and music than the first five years of any other previous decade.

The name of Sergio Leone is practically synonymous with the term "spaghetti western." Few would deny that Sergio Leone was probably the closest thing to an artist that the genre has ever seen.

Mafia movies have captivated audiences for over seventy years. Here are ten of the top mafia and mobster movies of all time

There's cold hard cash behind all the talk, because as of January 2005 his films have earned over $3 billion worldwide, which makes him the highest-grossing actor in movie history, surpassing the total combined grosses of Harrison Ford.

New York City has tons of free entertainment, including a number of venues that show films. Whether it's Bryant Park or one of the Hudson River Park Piers, there are plenty of free options available.

The Sicilian mafia once painted a portrait of their women as sweet innocent objects who stand behind their Mafioso men. This is starting to change; female Mafiosi are proving to be as violent as their male counterparts.

The Midnight Palace is an echo in time, a manifestation of yesterday that has resurfaced like a spectre with unfinished business and stands as a testament to these landmarks of classic excellence.

While I enjoyed DiCaprio's portrayal of Costigan in this film, I believe that Wahlberg would have given a more authentic portrayal of Costigan. Damon was perfect for the role of Sullivan. Sheen is a very soft, mild, and dry De Niro substitute.

Before the awards go out, see if you agree for the best movies of 2006

This is a review on the new release game Dark Messiah: Might & Magic. Newest of an old series tried & true since the Commodore 64 days, and feeling a lot of hype due to it's use of the Source Engine which is used in Half Life 2, this game rocks.

A film that mostly works but has a disappointing ending.

Staten Island, New York is often referred to as the "forgotten borough." Many people are under the impression there is nothing to do in Staten Island; little did they know.

A review of the fascinating collection of essays providing analysis on many of the great directors from the late '40s to the early '80s.

The sick sad week that was featured geeks looking to have sex with corpses, technological advances nearly causing the deaths of two elderly women, and the latest low for advertising.

With a virtual Who's Who List of Hollywood royalty in its cast, Martin Scorsese's The Departed has burst onto the scene as one of the must-see movies of this year.

Starring Nicholson, Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Mark Walberg, Martin Sheen, and Alec Baldwin, The Departed constantly leaves viewers on the edge of their seats and, at times, left with their mouths gaped open in awe.