We absolutely love this show. It is based in 1990’s Boston, where corruption is rampant. The main character is “Jackie” Rohr played by Kevin Bacon. He does a fantastic job portraying this FBI agent who does what he wants, when he wants, and always gets his way. He crosses the line between cop and criminalContinue reading “T.V. Review: City On A Hill”
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TV Review: The Fall Of The House Of Usher
By Chris Bunton The Fall of the House of Usher on Netflix is a great series. It’s difficult to describe it was so well done. The story follows the fall or destruction of the Usher Crime family. It takes place in modern times and describes the paranormal rise and fall of the family. Each episodeContinue reading “TV Review: The Fall Of The House Of Usher”
TV Review: The Sinner
Review by Chris Bunton The Sinner is an excellent TV crime mystery drama. Bill Pullman plays Harry Ambrose, a detective who after solving a major case in season one, finds himself solving more mysteries in the next 4 seasons. We find that Ambrose has some personal issues that are pretty seedy. But, while he solvesContinue reading “TV Review: The Sinner”
Book Review: The Heights
By Chris Bunton This book review is about “The Heights” written by Ray Franze It is a historical fiction novel, expected to be released in October by Blue Handle Publishing. The book tells the story of Sal Liparello, a mobster from Chicago Heights, who rises up and builds a criminal empire during the days ofContinue reading “Book Review: The Heights”
Movie Review: I Care a Lot
Movie Review by Chris Bunton I will just say that I hated the villain of this movie, more than I have ever hated another villain. I literally wanted her to die. This tells me that the casting, acting, and writing on this movie were great. Marla Grayson is a legal guardian who swindles elderly people,Continue reading “Movie Review: I Care a Lot”
Book Review: The Executioner Series
By Chris Bunton This Book Review is about The Executioner Series, and Mack Bolan written by Don Pendleton First published in 1969 the book “War Against the Mafia” went on to include 37 sequels over 12 years. The series tells of Mack Bolan. A Vietnam special operations sniper with a kill count of at leastContinue reading “Book Review: The Executioner Series”
Book Review: Westward The Tide
By Chris Bunton A Book Review for “Westward the Tide”. The novel was written by Louis L’ Amour. It is part of the Lost Treasures series. Which is an effort by his family to release writings never released in the author’s lifetime. The story tells of a group of wealthy investors, who create a planContinue reading “Book Review: Westward The Tide”
Movie Review: Nightcrawler
By Chris Bunton This 2014 film is an interesting concept, where a thief discovers that he can sell video footage of crimes and tragedies to news stations in his local area. He learns that he can make money and enjoys the work, so he tries to create a legitimate business out of it. But, theContinue reading “Movie Review: Nightcrawler”
Book Review: Pimp: The Story of My Life
By Chris Bunton Pimp: The Story of My Life, written by Robert Beck, A.K.A Iceberg Slim, was one of the best street crime books I have read. It was very well written and flowed like a dream. It kept you turning pages and interested throughout. Not only was the book good. But the history thatContinue reading “Book Review: Pimp: The Story of My Life”
“Former Hangouts”
By Derek Quint “Former Hangouts” is a documentary by Derek Quint. It is produced by Addovolt Productions, and narrated by Stefanie Erdmann. The film shows us several “Former Hangouts” of Al Capone, in the Chicago, Wisconsin and Iowa areas. The trailer for the film gives this description: “Former Hangouts” approaches established Capone-related topics and locationsContinue reading ““Former Hangouts””