movie review

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

REVIEW BOOK "THE BLACK MAGICIAN AND THE MURDER IN THE NAMELESS TOWN – DEATH IN THE HEART OF THE PANDEMIC"
The Corona pandemic broke out, causing the whole world to be devastated. And Japan was no exception to the negative impact of the pandemic. Every company, large and small, from urban to rural areas, had to struggle to fight the pandemic, the economy and society were devastated. In that context, in the unnamed town, a large project had just been canceled due to the impact of the pandemic, not long after that a strange murder occurred. The police intervened, but the “black magician”, as the victim’s personal identity, with doubts about the police’s ability and speed in solving the case, decided to clarify everything himself.
By HieuDinh4 months ago in Criminal
🌙 The Mystery of the Absent Moon Manor: A Gripping English Crime Thriller
On a bone-chilling December night, as the thick fog swallowed the isolated grounds of "Diamond Manor," the crime took place. It was shortly after midnight when a muffled shriek fractured the heavy silence of the opulent estate.
By Mo,Ghandour4 months ago in Criminal
BBC Apologizes To Donald Trump Over Editing Of January 6th Speech, But Refuses To Pay Compensation In Response To Legal Threat
BBC Apologizes To Donald Trump Over Editing Of January 6th Speech, But Refuses To Pay Compensation In Response To Legal Threat
By AHMED KAZEKA5 months ago in Criminal
The Banality of Evil in Terrence Malick’s 'Badlands'
Badlands Directed by: Terrence Malick Written by: Terrence Malick Starring: Martin Sheen, Sissy Spacek, Warren Oates Released: October 15, 1973
By Sean Patrick5 months ago in Criminal
Before Miami Vice: How Michael Mann’s Thief Invented the 1980s Crime Look
The First Heist of the 1980s When Thief arrived in 1981, it didn’t feel like a product of the 70s or a glimpse of the 80s — it was the bridge between them. The grit of The French Connection met the chrome polish of the coming decade. Michael Mann, making his feature debut, took what he’d learned from years of television and documentary work and transformed a simple crime story into something mythic.
By Movies of the 80s5 months ago in Criminal
Leonarda Cianciulli: The Soap-Maker of Correggio
The House of Secrets in Correggio In the quiet northern Italian town of Correggio, Reggio Emilia, neighbors remembered Leonarda Cianciulli as a kind woman — generous, maternal, even charming. She ran a small shop, told fortunes, and offered advice to those seeking luck or love.
By Silvia Chiarolanza6 months ago in Criminal
Russia and Ukraine Today
**Russia and Ukraine Today** The war between Russia and Ukraine continues to shape the political and humanitarian landscape of Eastern Europe. As of October 2025, the conflict remains intense, with both sides engaged in ongoing military operations and strategic maneuvers. While neither country has achieved a decisive victory, the situation on the ground remains fluid and volatile.
By America today 6 months ago in Criminal
Dan White, k*ller of Harvey Milk and the mayor of San Francisco, was charged with voluntary mansla*ghter rather than m*rder. The defense argued that W. AI-Generated.
Dan White, k*ller of Harvey Milk and the mayor of San Francisco, was charged with voluntary mansla*ghter rather than m*rder. The defense argued that W
By Story silver book 6 months ago in Criminal
The Incredible True Story of a Woman's Self-Performed C-Section: Survival Against All Odds
The Incredible True Story of a Woman's Self-Performed C-Section: Survival Against All Odds Imagine this: a woman alone in a remote Mexican village, wracked with pain for 12 hours. Her baby won't come. No doctor in sight. So she grabs a kitchen knife and cuts herself open. This isn't a movie plot. It's the real tale of a self-performed C-section in 2000 that saved two lives.
By Story silver book 6 months ago in Criminal
The Fifth Key. AI-Generated.
The rain was a cold, relentless drumbeat on the window of the interrogation room. Detective Elias Thorne, a man whose face was a roadmap of sleepless nights, watched the suspect across the table. Sarah Vance, a retired librarian in her late sixties, was knitting a lavender scarf, her needles clicking with unnerving calmness. She was the prime, and only, suspect in the murder of her neighbor, Mr. Arthur Finch.
By Hussein Gazo6 months ago in Criminal
That's My Bad Motherf*cker
When Pulp Fiction arrived in 1994, it didn’t feel like just another movie—it felt like a shift. Tarantino’s vision fused grindhouse grit with pop-cultural wit, and in doing so, he reshaped what American cinema could be. Thirty years later, the film still resists fading into nostalgia; it plays like myth, endlessly looping, endlessly alive.
By Tom Baker6 months ago in Criminal
How a Murderer's Brain Works
The human brain is an extraordinary organ that controls every thought, emotion, and action. Yet in some individuals, it can also give rise to extreme violence and criminal behavior. Scientists and psychologists have long been fascinated by what drives a person to commit murder—one of the most severe acts imaginable. Research into the brain of murderers reveals that violent tendencies often stem from a complex mix of biological abnormalities, psychological disorders, and environmental influences. Understanding how a murderer’s brain works not only helps explain criminal behavior but also opens the door to prevention and rehabilitation.
By Shiran Pallewatta6 months ago in Criminal