CHICAGO – When two brothers confront the sins of each other and it expands into a psychology of an entire race, it’s at a stage play found in Chicago’s Invictus Theatre Company production of “Topdog/Underdog,” now at their new home at the Windy City Playhouse through March 31st, 2024. Click TD/UD for tickets/info.
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Mob Mentality! Audio Film Review of ‘The Bastard Sons’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on February 9, 2024 - 9:24pmRating: 3.5/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review for “The Bastard Sons,” currently available for digital download (see providers), regarding an unusual mixed family of New Jersey mobsters. While in the midst of one more big score, the family has to deal with a leader obsessed with revenge … to the detriment of all.
John Travolta Captures the Life & Times of ‘Gotti’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on June 16, 2018 - 3:21pmRating: 3.5/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Probably the last classic era of romanticized organized crime (mafia, mob, etc.) in New York City was the reign of John Gotti… the high profile boss of the Gambino family from 1986-1992. Nicknamed both the Dapper Don and Teflon Don (because of his ability to avoid prosecution), he is brought back to life by John Travolta in the sparely titled “Gotti.”