"Nick the Greek" will forever be remembered as one of the most famous legends of gambling in the United States.

J. T. Conroe delivers a noir-inspired thriller set in Depression-era America, blending mob intrigue, mystery, and ...

Ryan Gingeras examines how mafias have shaped the modern world, from classical Rome to Las Vegas, and how fictional portrayals influence real gangsters.

Revisiting Brian De Palma. Freeline Media critic Mike Fried looks back at some critical films by director Brian de Palma.

Crooked contracts, bribery, shady characters. In 1951, millions tuned in to watch the Kefauver organized crime hearings, ...

The Chicago Mob's control of the Las Vegas strip in the 1970s eventually fell due to a combination of outrage over their skimming operations and a new Nevada state government and Gaming Board that ...

It's alive…or is it? After two hours of monstrous hijinks, Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride ends on something of a bittersweet note. The film follows the Bride (Jessie ...

It'll take the heroes from three shows (and two former stars) to tackle this crisis. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. In case you ...

Perry Mandera, his family and companies have contributed more than $100,000 to Giannoulias' campaign fund over the last few years as he contemplates a run for Chicago mayor. Mandera owned a strip club ...