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”

“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””

T.V. Series Review: Boardwalk Empire

Review By Chris Bunton Boardwalk Empire is a great T.V. Series that centers on the building of Atlantic City, Prohibition, the Depression and a man named Enoch “Nucky” Thompson. “Nucky” Thompson, played by Steve Buscemi is a fictional character based loosely on the real life person, of Enoch “Nucky” Johnson. And that’s part of theContinue reading “T.V. Series Review: Boardwalk Empire”