Rarely have gangsters been depicted in cinema beyond Italian or Irish lineage. When the mob is brought into the conversation, more than likely such classics as The Godfather or Goodfellas come to mind. The Martin Scorsese produced Revenge of the Green Dragons pulls the curtain back on the lesser known Chinese gangsters that ruled Queens in the 1980s. Unfortunately, however, lack of focus and ugly storytelling does little to bring the subject matter into exciting territory. Continue reading
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Recycled Hijincks Ensue in New ’21 & Over’ Trailer

The first trailer for 21 & Over has just released, and although there are a few moments of hilarity, it all feels very familiar. Disapproving father character, check. A group of friends looking to live in the moment, check. Over the top shenanigans, check. Everything within the film takes place in a 24-hour time span, checkmate. We’ve seen it before, and the writers of The Hangover are at it again. Watch the trailer after the break. Continue reading
