Crime movies let us glimpse into the hidden world of illegal activities, often exploring subjects like drug trafficking, organized crime, and dishonesty. While many are well-made, some don’t find a lasting audience and are often overlooked or simply don’t connect with viewers. If you enjoy heist or mob films, here are some hidden gems worth discovering.
As a huge fan, I’ve always been struck by how special the episode directed by Avery Brooks is. It really gets at the heart of what makes science fiction so compelling – those core struggles that define the genre. Knowing he also starred in ‘Far Beyond the Stars,’ it’s clear how much of himself he poured into this one. It truly showcases one of the most powerful and moving performances Captain Sisko ever gave. And even now, years later, Avery Brooks still talks about it as his absolute favorite Deep Space Nine episode – and honestly, I can completely understand why!
You know, as someone who follows celebrity stories, I was really struck by a recent confession from the ‘This Is 40’ actor. He shared that he actually had a couple of brushes with the law before he became famous – two separate incidents, to be exact. It’s a reminder that everyone has a past, even those we see on screen!
As announced last week, The Super Mario Bros. Movie is now available to rent or buy digitally. You can find it on platforms like Apple and Amazon. Renting the movie costs $24.99, and purchasing it for your digital collection costs $29.99.
Following the recent film releases, the DC Universe is putting another big project to the test with the HBO series Lanterns. The show offers a fresh interpretation of the iconic character Hal Jordan, played by established actor Kyle Chandler and newcomer Aaron Pierre as Jon Stewart. Despite some initial debate, Lanterns appears to be a unique story within the broader DCU. Recent reports suggest a shift in creative direction for Season 2, as Tom King and Damon Lindelof are expected to leave the show, with new leadership taking over.
Konami took a big risk by reinvesting in the Silent Hill series, aiming to both recapture longtime fans and attract a new generation of players. Fortunately, it’s paying off. Recent sales numbers for the Silent Hill 2 remake and Silent Hill f, as reported by Gematsu, show there’s strong demand for more games in the spooky franchise. These successes suggest a potential revival for the series, and Konami has further plans in the works.
Blanka is one of the most recognizable and surprising characters in the Street Fighter games, first appearing in Street Fighter II. Before he became the wild creature fans know today, Blanka was a boy named Jimmy who found himself lost in the Amazon rainforest. There, he was changed by a virus called the B-Virus, which mixed his DNA with that of animals like jaguars and electric eels. This transformation gave him his powerful build and the ability to generate bio-electricity. Now, let’s see how Entertainment Earth and Jada Toys have created a collectible figure of this fighting game icon as an exclusive!
Butch Hartman, known for creating popular Nickelodeon shows like Fairly OddParents and Danny Phantom, has found success with a recent YouTube video. He often shares stories about his career and also explores ideas for projects he’d like to create. In his latest video, Hartman imagined a matchup between characters from his shows and Family Guy. He revealed that he and Family Guy‘s creator, Seth MacFarlane, both worked on the Cartoon Network show Johnny Bravo. The video breaks down the potential crossover and Hartman shares his ideas for what a story combining these universes might look like.
The show really hit its stride in season two, becoming known for its exciting, self-contained stories. It brought back many of the original actors, but as completely different characters in a new location. Since then, each season has offered fresh stories, though more recent ones haven’t quite captured the same magic as the first few.
This six-episode drama, from the writer of Adolescence, Jack Thorne, features Keeley Hawes and Paapa Essiedu as two dedicated individuals deeply involved in their church and local community, who find themselves unexpectedly falling for each other.