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Some movies fade with time. Others grow more powerful. And then there’s Brian De Palma’s 1987 classic The Untouchables — a crime drama that still feels bold, beautiful, and unshakably powerful nearly four decades later.

Why We’re Talking About The Untouchables (1987)

Even decades after its release, The Untouchables refuses to disappear from pop culture. It resurfaces through 4K restorations, anniversary screenings, and directors who continue to cite it as a major influence.

For many, this is a first‑time discovery. For longtime fans, it’s a film worth revisiting. If you’ve never seen The Untouchables (1987) — or it’s been years — now is the perfect time to experience why it remains one of the greatest crime dramas ever made.

The Power of Brian De Palma & His Cast

Released in 1987, The Untouchables was directed by Brian De Palma, who delivered one of the most visually striking gangster films in cinema history.

Horizon: An American Sagastar Kevin Costner has addressed the possibility of retirement after turning 70 earlier this year. Costner remains an in-demand actor and filmmaker more than 40 years after starting his career.

Costner made his big-screen debut in 1981's Sizzle Beach, U.S.A. but didn't necessarily break through as a mainstream star until his portrayal of real-life lawman Eliot Ness in 1987's The Untouchables. An impressive career as both an actor and director followed, with Costner receiving two Academy Awards and three Golden Globes over the next 38 years.

Kevin Costner Addresses Possible Retirement and His Career Bucket List The Actor and Filmmaker Is Trying to Finish His Horizon Series of Four Westerns

Costner looked ahead at what he still wants to accomplish while speaking to People, revealing that he's given no serious thought to retiring.

"I don't even think about retiring, because I'll just move to the next thing that captures my imagination,...

Barry Levinson’s The Alto Knights (2025) is a sprawling crime drama that resurrects the gritty legacy of classic mafia storytelling. Set in the volatile mid-century underworld, the film centers around the bitter fallout between Frank Costello (played by Robert De Niro) and Vito Genovese—once childhood friends, now mortal enemies. Co-starring Debra Messing, Cosmo Jarvis, and Kathrine Narducci, the film is a slow-burning epic filled with betrayal, ego, and shifting loyalties. With Levinson’s assured direction and Nicholas Pileggi’s screenplay (based on real-life events), the movie captures the cost of power and the tragic beauty of brotherhood turned sour.

If you’re drawn to movies like The Alto Knights—stories that dive deep into the psychology of gangsters, the structure of organized crime, and the humanity behind the violence—here are six gripping films that belong in your watchlist.

1. The Irishman (2019)

The Irishman is perhaps the closest spiritual companion to The Alto Knights.

It is undeniable that when Kevin Costner emerged on the skies of filmmaking with Dances With Wolves, he took Hollywood by storm. In fact, his expertise was so well-rounded that his 1990 neo-Western was so well-rounded that the film swept the 63rd Academy Awards with seven Oscar wins. He even went of to defeat the acclaimed filmmaker Martin Scorsese for the venerable honor.

While the feat alone was ready to establish Costner as one of the major contenders of Hollywood’s elite directors, his subsequent directorial ventures brought forward a rather sad reality. More than three decades after his Oscar success for directing Dances With Wolves, a retrospective reassessment provides a rather harsh truth about the multi-faceted star’s career.

The 70-year-old, who has been associated with at least 60 projects, has since then directed four films, including Horizon: An American Saga and its sequel. A careful study would suggest that while...

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Ron Shelton's "Bull Durham" is a shaggy wonder. It's a sports film that is wholly disinterested in winning or losing — at least when it comes to the playing field. There is competition in the film, but it's for a place in the bed of Susan Sarandon's baseball groupie/guru Annie Savoy, and even this competition is over pretty quickly. Kevin Costner's journeyman Crash Davis, a nearly washed-up catcher who once spent 21 glorious days in the majors (aka "the show"), cedes Annie to Ebby Calvin "Nuke" Laloosh, a fireball-hurling phenom with a "ten-cent brain," because he's appalled by her romantic interest in an imbecile. But Crash and Annie form a partnership of sorts via their shared education of Ebby Calvin. The sole reason Crash has been brought to the minor league Durham Bulls is to mold this knucklehead into a big-league stud.

Kevin Costner has established himself as one of the biggest stars in Hollywood through his grit and talent. While the 70-year-old has starred in dozens of projects, it was one of the 80s’ superhit shows, not even his own, that defined his career.

Like every aspiring star, the multiple Oscar winner was once a promising actor trying to find his footing in Hollywood. It was Brian De Palma’s breakout hit, The Untouchables, in 1987, that changed the script for Costner. However, as is the intrigue of Hollywood, the Yellowstone star was not the first choice of De Palma for playing the charismatic G-Man in the slick action film.

In fact, Costner landed the role of the Prohibition agent only when De Palma’s original choice Don Johnson refused. Johnson’s refusal, on the other hand, can be attributed to his success as the lead actor of one of NBC’s iconic dramas.

The 1990s were a significantly transforming decade for television. From relatable goofy shows to mind-bending sci-fi sitcoms, the ’90s were the blueprint of success. Back then, streaming had not yet altered media consumption drastically. People also relied heavily on television as their primary source of entertainment.

Television was a different game with high stakes and possible profit margins. A lot went into crafting an episode that would captivate the audience and leave them craving for more.

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From stellar star-cast to ambitious storytelling, each element of these shows came with a hefty price tag. And in the golden era of television, some shows easily became quite expensive to make. Here is a ranking of the most expensive TV shows from the 90s.

10. The Untouchables (1993) The Untouchables | Credits: Paramount Television

Production cost per episode: 1.5 million via LA Times.

The Untouchables was...

Get the latest scoop on everything you need to know about today’s Jeopardy! episode airing on Tuesday, 29 April 2025 including the Final Jeopardy, contestants and today’s winner!

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The results of today’s game will be updated when it airs – warning: spoilers below!

Returning ChampionContestantContestant Erin Morin

Aldie, Virginia

Digital Pre-Press Specialist

1 Day Winnings of $29,600

Final Score: $600

Round 2 Score: $2,600

Round 1 Score: -$1,000Ben Ganger

Goshen, Indiana

Data Analyst

Winning Score: $24,999

Round 2 Score: $25,900

Round 1 Score: $15,600Rahel Zubairi

Scottsdale, Arizona

Physician

Final Score: $1,799

Round 2 Score: $13,400

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Find out everything you need to know about the Jeopardy! Tuesday, 29 April 2025 episode, including the Final Jeopardy, answer and who won Jeopardy tonight!

Today’s Final Jeopardy – Tuesday, 29 April 2025

The Final Jeopardy for the Tuesday, 29 April 2025 episode is as follows:

Today's Final Jeopardy 20th-Century Figures - After studying business in Chicago in the 1920s, this man obsessed with Sherlock Holmes was an investigator for a credit company Today’s Final Jeopardy Answer – Tuesday, 29 April 2025

The answer for Today’s Final Jeopardy for the Tuesday, 29 April 2025 episode is:

Final Jeopardy Answer Who is Eliot Ness? Who Won Jeopardy Tonight? – Tuesday, 29 April 2025

Looking to find out how the contestants did on Tuesday, 29 April 2025? Find out all the contestant scores below.

Returning ChampionContestantContestant Erin Morin

Aldie, Virginia

Digital Pre-Press Specialist

1 Day Winnings of $29,600

Final Score: $Tbc

Round 2 Score: $Tbc

Round 1 Score: $TBCBen Ganger

Goshen, Indiana

Data Analyst

Final Score: $Tbc

Round 2 Score: $Tbc

Round 1 Score: $TBCRahel Zubairi

Scottsdale,...

It can be difficult sometimes to fully appreciate the fact that we still have a legend like Robert De Niro still with us. Part of it is that De Niro has been a constant for decades now, almost as long as our Modern Hollywood has existed: breaking out as the chief collaborator and muse of Martin Scorsese in the early ’70s with performances in “Mean Streets” and “Taxi Driver,” the two-time Oscar winner personified the grit and edge of the New Hollywood revolution, and remained a vibrant force on film through the ’80s and ’90s.

That said, not every film that De Niro stars in is a hit, and not every performance he gives is up to the standards he’s often set for himself. Especially in his later years, De Niro has a reputation for sometimes coasting, particularly in films that don’t exactly measure up to the classics...

Unlike other holidays such as Christmas and Halloween, there aren’t too many great St. Patrick’s Day movies — with the possible exception of The Fugitive, an obscure Irish horror-comedy and one of the creepiest Disney movies ever made. But there are a number of solid St. Paddy’s Day-themed TV shows, one of the most memorable being The Simpsons’ “Homer vs. the Eighteenth Amendment.”

The Season Eight episode begins in mid-March, when Bart accidentally gets drunk during Springfield’s St. Patrick’s Day parade. After being urged to “think of the children,” officials soon discover that prohibition has actually been on the books for 200 years, making alcohol illegal in Springfield under “penalty of catapult.”

As a result, Moe’s Tavern becomes a speakeasy, “Moe’s Pet Shop,” and Homer begins living a double life as a bootlegger known as the “Beer Baron.” And not even the steely lawman Rex Banner can stop him.

One of the most underrated sci-fi action shows, and one that’s suitable for some good old-fashioned family watching, is all set to land on free streaming. Making its debut back in 2016, Timeless offers all manner of historical shenanigans as a small band of heroes must come together to save everything after a rogue government steals the time travel tech and embarks on a mission to change the past.

Created by The Boys’ Eric Kripke and The Night Agent’s Shawn Ryan, the series stars Abigail Spencer as Lucy Preston, a history professor, Matt Lanter as United States Army Delta Force soldier and Master Sergeant Wyatt Logan, and Malcolm Barrett as nervous programmer Rufus Carlin, the three of which make up the main trio tasked with saving the world, alongside Sakina Jaffrey, Paterson Joseph, Claudia Doumit, and Goran Višnjić, Timeless is all set to materialize on free streaming platform Tubi...

Actor Kevin Costner is known for his role as John Dutton in the Western drama series Yellowstone. Earlier in his career, Costner appeared in the 1987 crime-drama film The Untouchables. In the film, Costner played the role of Prohibition agent Eliot Ness with Sean Connery appearing as Jimmy Malone, Ness’ ally and mentor figure.

Kevin Costner and Sean Connery worked together on The Untouchables (Credit: Paramount Pictures).

During an interview, Costner reflected on the experience of working with the Hollywood legend. While Costner spoke fondly of the late actor and they shared a great relationship, he admitted that Connery wasn’t to be messed with. The actor revealed how Connery took down those who bothered him on the film’s set and here is what Costner had to say about the former’s altercations.

Kevin Costner revealed the reason Sean Connery was upset on The Untouchables set

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At the outset of 1987, Kevin Costner was best known as the cocky gunslinger Jake in Lawrence Kasdan's Western romp "Silverado." This was a make-good role from the director, who'd cut Costner out of "The Big Chill" because his portrayal of the deceased Alex didn't play well with test audiences; basically, the ensemble cast had done such a great job of building up Alex's significance that the then unknown Costner couldn't live up to the legend. And while it was a nice gesture on Kasdan's part, "Silverado" didn't quite catch fire at the box office in the summer of 1985.

So when Costner landed the plum role of Eliot Ness in Brian De Palma's 1987 gangster saga "The Untouchables," Paramount Pictures mounted a publicity offensive to sell the appealing 32-year-old actor as a major movie star who'd at long last arrived. Decked out in fine Giorgio Armani threads and armed with razor-sharp David Mamet dialogue,...

One of Kevin Costner's most iconic films finds another streaming platform to call home.

1987's The Untouchables has officially made the move to Paramount+ as its new streaming home. Directed by Brian De Palma from a script written by David Mamet, The Untouchables stars Costner as a fictionalized version of real-life Prohibition Agent Eliot Ness alongside an all-star ensemble cast, including Robert De Niro as infamous Chicago gangster Al Capone.

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The Untouchables also starred Sean Connery as Jimmy Malone, Andy García as Oscar Wallace, Billy Drago as Frank Nitti, Richard Bradford as Chief Mike Dorsett, and Patricia Clarkson as Catherine Ness. Upon its release, The Untouchables was met with largley positive reviews from critics, cementing...

Tubi has become one of the best places for action fans to get their fix of explosions, espionage, and endless body counts. One classic thriller to have found renewed success on the platform after years in limbo is the Kevin Costner and Gene Hackman action movie No Way Out, the 1987 movie that not only provided both stars with a hit but was also one of their most critically successful films.

A political conspiracy thriller based on the 1946 novel The Big Clock by Kenneth Fearing that rivals some of the best in the genre, Costner stars as Navy Lieutenant Commander Tom Farrell, who becomes caught up in the suspected murder of the mistress of Secretary of Defense David Brice (Hackman). With both men romantically tied to the victim, Farrell must play a cat and mouse game in order to prove his innocence after Brice frames him for the murder. From tense stand-offs to a satisfying climax,...

Of all the gangster films released over the years, few are as compelling as The Untouchables. It had all the ingredients for success: a novel based on the exploits of renowned law officer Eliot Ness to draw from, a massively talented director in Brian De Palma, and an all-star cast that included Kevin Costner, Sean Connery, and Robert De Niro among its numbers. While The Untouchables had been adapted before as a television series, De Palma fully leaned into the pulpy premise of Costner's Ness gathering a team of police operatives to put Al Capone (De Niro) behind bars during the height of the Prohibition era. Now that The Untouchables is available to stream on Prime Video, film fans can see just for themselves how The Untouchables remains...well, untouchable when it comes to gangster films.

One of the most acclaimed films in Kevin Costner's distinguished career is arriving on a new streaming platform. The award-winning actor and director's gangster epic, The Untouchables, shoots up a new streaming home on Prime Video.

Prime Video confirmed that The Untouchables is availabble to stream as of Dec. 1, allowing audiences a chance to watch (or rewatch) the Brian De Palma-helmed flick this holiday season. The star-studded film's Prime Video release is coming a few months after it debuted on Paramount+.

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Yellowstone fans tuned in to see how series creator Taylor Sheridan would handle Kevin Costner's exit from the Western series as John Dutton.

Released in 1987 and loosely based on Elliot Ness and Oscar Fraley's eponymous 1957 book, The Untouchables chronicles Ness (Costner) and his titular team as they scheme to take down the nefarious Al Capone (Robert De Niro...

Despite knowing about Kevin Costner's departure months ago, fans tuning into Part 2 of Yellowstone's fifth and final season were treated with a shocking farewell to ranching patriarch John Dutton. Before detailing precisely what transpired in the Part 2 premiere, the ripple effect throughout Montana and Yellowstone National Park will reach the periphery and touch all involved.

With five more episodes in store, the real question becomes how Dutton's dramatic exit will impact his family, friends, rivals, ranchers, politicians, and Indigenous Americans vying for control of the land. While some answers may be provided in the upcoming spinoffs, including The Madison, it's time to reflect on how Dutton's tragic departure was conceived and executed.

Yellowstone TV-MAWesternDrama Release Date June 20, 2018Creator(s) Taylor Sheridan, John LinsonStreaming Service(s) Paramount+, Peacock What Is Yellowstone About?

Taylor Sheridan and John Linson created Yellowstone, an epic American neo-western TV series following the Dutton family.

Gangster movies often tell the stories of real criminals or claim to have their basis in fact, although some experts question the validity of these depictions. As an insanely violent genre that showcases the most extreme sides of criminality, its not surprising that some filmmakers exaggerate for dramatic effect. However, thats not to say gangster movies shouldnt be held accountable, and its important that if something claims to be a true story, the movie should stand up against cold, hard facts.

Some of the greatest gangster movies of all time have been criticized for accuracy issues. Timeless classics by directors like Martin Scorsese and Francis Ford Coppola have had their fair share of historical detractors who took issues with different scenes, performances, or narrative choices. This can also be an issue for fictional films, as even if the characters were not supposed to be real, they were usually set within...

Sean Connery made his best movie outside the James Bond franchise when he paired up with Kevin Costner to take down Al Capone in Brian De Palmas Prohibition-era gangster thriller The Untouchables. Connery became the first actor to play Bond on the big screen when he starred in 1962s Dr. No. The character was already a literary icon, but Connery was responsible for making Ian Flemings gentleman spy a beloved staple of the silver screen. He played 007 in five more official Eon productions and one unofficial non-Eon production, 1983s Never Say Never Again.

While Bond is undoubtedly Connerys most iconic role, he had a very prolific career outside the Bond franchise, too. He worked in a wide range of genres under the direction of such renowned filmmakers as Alfred Hitchcock, Steven Spielberg, John Huston, and Sidney Lumet. From an Agatha Christie murder mystery to a submarine thriller from the director of Die Hard,...

Quick Links Kevin Costner's Yellowstone Exit, Explained Can Yellowstone Survive Without Costner?

Paramount Network's hit Western drama Yellowstone is returning for the second half of its 5th and final season (unless the rumored plans for a sixth season come to fruition) and is poised for a November 2024 return, leaving many fans wondering how the show could survive following the departure of star Kevin Costner. The sprawling drama revolves around influential rancher John Dutton (Costner) and the lasting legacy he provides for his family, which expands several generations throughout the TV franchise's various prequels and spin-offs.

Furthermore, Costner's star wattage reminds viewers that Yellowstone is far more cinematic than most TV shows, and without his presence moving forward, there may be very little reason to tune in for the final six episodes devoid of wrapping up John Dutton's arc with satisfying closure. With Paramount already preparing The Madison, another...

34 years after his Oscar-winning epic Western, Dances With Wolves, arrived in theaters, it's time for audiences to accept an uncomfortable truth about screen legend Kevin Costner's career. An actor, writer, and director with an impressive pedigree, Costner ranks as one of the industry's biggest stars, having featured in multiple award-winning projects and box office successes. One of the most remarkable things about Costner's rise has been his supposed command of all aspects of the movie-making process. However, closer inspection reveals that this particular reputation is not necessarily warranted.

Kevin Costner's acting career began in the 1980s, where he rapidly established himself as a compelling screen presence. After a series of minor roles, he secured the lead role of Eliot Ness in The Untouchables. This preceded a number of hit releases, such as the sports movies Field of Dreams and Bill Durham. It was this success that led to his...

Film enthusiasts can rejoice as the iconic 1987 gangster film The Untouchables is set to premiere on Paramount+ on August 1. Directed by Brian De Palma and produced by Art Linson, this American crime classic was penned by renowned playwright David Mamet. The star-studded cast features Kevin Costner, Charles Martin Smith, Andy Garca, Robert De Niro, and Sean Connery.

Set in 1930 Chicago, The Untouchables follows the relentless efforts of federal agent Eliot Ness, played by Costner, as he assembles a dedicated team to bring down notorious crime boss Al Capone, portrayed by De Niro. Although inspired by real events and the 1957 book by Ness and Oscar Fraley, the film takes creative liberties, crafting a thrilling narrative that captivated audiences worldwide. The film grossed $106.2 million globally and received widespread acclaim from critics.

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While it might be hard for many to believe, Kevin Costner was not always so confident about his acting. Having made his feature film debut with Malibu Hot Summer, it would still take him some time to grow into showbiz. After all, his first project was not one he would like to write home about. His real break would come 4 years later with Silverado, but he still harbored doubts about his caliber at the time. And it came back to haunt him while he was working with Sean Connery.

Kevin Costner was grateful for being a part of The Untouchables

Kevin Costner was elated to have been a part of The Untouchables l Author: Joel Kowsky Credits: Wikimedia Commons

The chance to work on The Untouchables was an opportunity that Kevin Costner would forever cherish. Directed by Brian De Palma and based on the true story of Eliot Ness, the...

From leading the most acclaimed Star Wars release, The Empire Strikes Back to starring in Raiders of the Lost Ark and Blade Runner, the ’80s saw Harrison Ford at his peak. Moreover, apart from taking leading roles in major sci-fi and fantasy releases, he also made sure to star in several acclaimed dramas, including Witness, which earned him an Oscar nod for Best Actor.

But while Ford took on many iconic gigs, especially in the 80s, the actor also chose to turn down a plethora of them, including Brian De Palma’s The Untouchables.

Harrison Ford Rejected the Offer to Headline Brian De Palma’s The Untouchables Harrison Ford | Credit: Star Wars (Lucasfilm and Disney)

By the time Harrison Ford was done with the original Star Wars trilogy, the actor was one of the most in-demand actors in the world and was reasonably the favorite pick for many directors. Brian De Palma,...

Kevin Costner has been acting for over four decades, and he has also directed several critically acclaimed films, including the Oscar-winner Dances With Wolves. However, despite his illustrious career, Costner admitted that he did make some decisions that haunt him.

Kevin Costner is a well-respected actor in the movie industry, and his Oscar-winning film Dances With Wolves, which won Best Picture and Best Director, among other Oscars, certified him as a giant in the Western genre. With a career involving many genres, the actor admitted in a recent interview with GQ that he made a big career mistake.

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Kevin Costner was a rising young actor featuring in minor roles in the early 80s. The future superstar was on the verge of stardom by the mid-80s and was cast in two films that would become his breakout hits. First, he was cast in Roger Donaldson’s action thriller No Way Out. After finishing that film, he was approached by director Brian De Palma for the crime drama The Untouchables.

Kevin Costner and Gene Hackman in No Way Out

Costner was not a big name at the time but Paramount and De Palma seem to know the potential that he had. No Way Out had also not come out yet and the studio led with a generous $800,000 offer for the role of Eliot Ness in The Untouchables. Costner, knowing the responsibility of playing a real-life American hero bargained his way to increase his pay to $1 million.

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Phil Karlson’s The Scarface Mob was originally made as a two-part pilot for the Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse anthology series before the 80-minute episodes were re-cut for theatrical release. Given the sterility of so much dramatic television in the 1950s, it’s hard to imagine Karlson—best known for hard-hitting noirs like Kansas City Confidential and The Phenix City Story—seeing the format as suitable for his style. But Desi Arnaz, a huge admirer of the latter film, promised Karlson no studio interference. And while The Scarface Mob’s story presents a clear battle between good and evil in the form of Eliot Ness (Robert Stack) and Al Capone’s (Neville Brand) Chicago bootlegging empire, Karlson’s gritty brutality finds its way on-screen as the film conflates the maniacal ruthlessness of both men’s actions.

Stack’s performance went a long way in cementing Ness’s legacy in the public imagination.

This article contains spoilers for Tokyo Vice season 2.

The second season of the acclaimed Max original series Tokyo Vice featured a bloody power struggle between different yakuza clans for control of Tokyo’s criminal underworld in the late ‘90s. At the center was Shinzo Tozawa (Ayumi Tanida), the head of the Tozawa clan who viciously murders any rivals that won’t concede to his rise to power, while pulling the strings of the Japanese government and major news media outlets. Scrambling to dethrone Tozawa are investigative journalist Jake Adelstein (Ansel Elgort), veteran police detective Hiroto Katagiri (Ken Watanabe), and rival yakuza boss Akiro Sato (Show Kasamatsu).

In an exclusive interview with Den of Geek, Tokyo Vice creator, showrunner, and executive producer J.T. Rogers and director and executive producer Alan Poul unpack the twists and turns of season 2, explain how they set up the season’s grand finale, and reveal their...

Being two of Hollywood’s most prominent actors, Kevin Costner and Robert De Niro once collaborated for their 1987 crime thriller The Untouchables. Among other famous faces starring in the film, there was the James Bond actor Sean Connery who appeared as Jim Malone in Brian De Palma’s film.

Kevin Costner in a still from The Untouchables (1987)

While the success of The Untouchables helped young Kevin Costner catapult his Hollywood fame and become one of the biggest stars of his era, the actor had a unique experience working with Robert De Niro. Despite being ever professional on set, Costner surprisingly struggled to work alongside De Niro. So much so that he even asked for Sean Connery’s help to sort out his issue.

Kevin Costner Struggled Working With Robert De Niro

Kevin Costner and Robert De Niro are two of the most bankable stars in Hollywood. With several critically acclaimed...

Iconic detective Dick Tracy is making a comeback in a new comic book series from Mad Cave Studios, written by Alex Segura and Michael Moreci. Dick Tracy has a long history in pop culture, originating as a newspaper strip in the 1930s and branching out into film and comic books. The new series aims to bring Tracy back to his gritty, noir roots and introduce him to a new generation of fans alongside other iconic characters like Flash Gordon.

Iconic detective Dick Tracy returns to comics next year courtesy of Mad Cave Studios. The character has a long history in pop culture, stretching back to the early 1930s. Beginning as a newspaper strip, Dick Tracy has branched out into other media, most notably film and comic books. After a hiatus of several years, Dick Tracy will return to comic shops.

Mad Cave Studios announced the forthcoming Dick Tracy book via Popverse.

Crime might not pay, but it makes for brilliant filmmaking. Organized criminals, in particular, have always been one of Hollywood's favorite subjects: tragic antiheroes undone by their own worst instincts. What started as Prohibition-era social commentary has become one of the foremost genres in filmmaking, with the classics to prove it.

Gangster movies remain compelling as the dark side of the American dream. Its protagonists defy the established order, giving them the sheen of outlaw mavericks, only to pay a grievous price for their self-regard and overreach. Below are 25 of the very best, listed in ascending order.

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25. Sexy Beast (2001)

Ray Winstone was born to play a cockney gangster, and Sexy Beast gives his character a pickle of a dilemma to resolve. Having retired from the criminal life, he's left to slowly bake and grow rounder in the Spanish sun. Then one of...

Harrison Ford's tenure as Indiana Jones has officially come to an end, with the actor calling Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny the final outing for his adventuring archaeologist. Few franchises are as closely associated with one actor as this one, and with Ford turning 81 shortly after Dial of Destiny's release, it's safe to assume that Indy has hung up his fedora for good.

It may be surprising, then, to learn that the actor has actually played the part six times (seven if you count his voiceover work on the Disneyland ride), despite there only being five movies in the franchise. The sixth comes from the short-lived Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, where he stepped in for an extended cameo. It's a weird appearance, not only because of Ford's presence but because of the odd mixture of ideas and people associated.

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David Grann's "Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI" is one of the finest nonfiction books of the 21st century. His account of a vile criminal conspiracy wherein members of the Osage tribe, who'd been awarded highly lucrative headrights to the oil deposits discovered on their land, were murdered by white Oklahomans is as absorbing as it is infuriating. Grann does a masterful job of blending the story of the Osage with the procedural tale of the investigation by the United States' newly formed Bureau of Investigation (soon to be the FBI). It's never less than gripping, but, even with the conviction of William Hale, who orchestrated the murder of his nephew's Osage wife and many of her family members, you're left fuming at the abject evil of these predators.

Grann's story is primarily driven by Tom White, a former Texas Ranger...

It’s no exaggeration to say that filmmaking legend Brian De Palma has had an eclectic and often spectacular career, spanning over fifty years that have brought audiences many unforgettable and classic movies. 1976’s Carrie remains an often referenced (we’re looking at you Wednesday!) horror masterpiece, crime drama Scarface is all time gangster gold, while his first entry in the Mission: Impossible franchise is still perhaps one of the strongest instalments for a then young and even more sprightly Tom Cruise. However, it’s De Palma’s 1987 The Untouchables, an adaptation of the 1950’s TV serial that focuses on the attempts to bring down crime lord Al Capone, that really shows his versatility as a director. The award winning film features several iconic scenes that are now etched in the minds of movie fans around the globe; from the Union Station shoot-out with full-on baby-in-great-peril slow-mo action shot, to...

TV loves itself some mobsters. There’s no getting around it. From Tony Soprano to Nucky Thompson to Frank “The Fixer” Tagliano, we’re enchanted by the bad guys and what they bring to the table. Shows like “The Sopranos,” “Peaky Blinders” and “Boardwalk Empire” – as well as “The Untouchables” in the early 1960s – have captivated us and generated plenty of awards attention in the bargain.

And now here comes another show with malice in its heart, if a wink in its eye, looking to compete for some Emmy attention: “Tulsa King,” the Paramount+ series that launched its first season last November and is plotting to enter production on season two soon (likely early this summer). It’s a crime dramedy set in Tulsa, Oklahoma that stars Sylvester Stallone in his first scripted starring role on TV.

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After a long break from feature films, director Uwe Boll is back and ready to roll with his latest project, a crime drama about two mismatched New York City cops on their first day as partners.

“First Shift” stars Kristen Renton (“Sons of Anarchy”) and Gino Anthony Pesi (“Shades of Blue”) as the badge-carrying duo, she a transplant from Atlanta new to the Big Apple, he a jaded Brooklyn cop who prefers to work alone but forced to take on the new partner.

Set to start shooting in New York City next month, “First Shift” has moved ahead of two other projects Boll has in the works, a South Africa-set thriller and a feature about Prohibition-era federal agent Eliot Ness — famously played by Kevin Costner and Robert Stack in the 1987 film and the 1959 series “The Untouchables” — during the latter part of his career.

Produced by Boll’s L.A. and Vancouver-based Event Film,...

Harrison Ford didn't exactly need a hit in 1989 when he signed on for "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade," but his agent was probably overjoyed that he was returning to the blockbuster franchise that broadened his appeal beyond "Star Wars." Though the character of Indiana Jones was not tailor made for Ford (Tom Selleck had been offered the role first), he'd imbued the whip-cracking archaeologist with the same roguish, seat-of-his-pants charm that made Han Solo such a dashing delight. Indy is certainly capable, but not overly confident. He's accident prone. He's constantly improvising his way out of peril, and, in doing so, piles more rough mileage on that middle-aged frame.

Moviegoers lined up to see Ford as Han and Indy, but they were less enthusiastic about his dramatic turns. He'd scored a surprise hit as a Philadelphia cop hiding out in Amish country in Peter Weir's "Witness," but found...

Brian De Palma has opted for a quieter life lately. The director’s output has slowed down in recent years, suggesting that he is on the road to retirement. But even if the director puts down the camera, his work, which spans 4 decades, will always be revered.

Among the many things that make De Palma’s movies interesting are the villains. In the 30 movies he has made so far, the filmmaker has managed to feature a compelling antagonist for each, but which among the baddies can be considered the most dangerous?

Alejandro Sosa (Scarface)

The Bolivian drug lord Alejandro Sosa strikes a deal with Tony Montana to smuggle cocaine into the US through Miami. The two soon fall out, resulting in a feud that ends with Montana as the loser.

Omar’s empire never crumbles because he is as brutal as villains come. And the kills come with plenty of creativity.

Boll is marking his return after seven years with an action thriller titled ‘12 Hours’.

German director Uwe Boll is making his filmmaking comeback with two features in the works.

After a seven-year hiatus from the industry, that included setting up a restaurant in Canada, Boll is marking his return with an action thriller titled 12 Hours. The feature follows a man who returns with his family to Cape Town, South Africa, for his mother’s funeral, only for his whole family to get kidnapped, leaving him with 12 hours to kill five people to get his family back.

It will be produced through Boll’s outfit,...

Before 1987, Kevin Costner might've been best known in Hollywood for the movie in which he didn't appear.

Lawrence Kasdan's "The Big Chill" gave just about everyone involved a massive career boost, and probably would've done likewise for Costner had he not been cut out of the film. He played Alex Marshall, the character whose death by suicide brings a group of college friends back together for a fall weekend in South Carolina. Though Kasdan shot flashbacks featuring Costner, he ultimately cut them out of the movie, which became a Baby Boomer favorite.

Costner's bid for movie stardom officially began in 1985, with lead roles in Kevin Reynolds' "Fandango" (another Boomer nostalgia piece) and John Badham's "American Flyers." He also landed a flashy supporting role in Lawrence Kasdan's Western throwback, "Silverado." The first two films not only bombed, they barely received a theatrical release, while Kasdan's movie performed well below the studio's commercial expectations.

Casting movie stars can be a tricky proposition, especially if you're making a big-budget film with unproven talent. In 1987, that's exactly what Kevin Costner was. He'd appeared in three box-office bombs in 1985, and, prior to this, had been cut out of Lawrence Kasdan's Baby Boomer smash "The Big Chill." But after missing out on the more established Don Johnson (who was red hot at the time thanks to "Miami Vice"), Costner wound up being Brian De Palma's Eliot Ness in the hit-hungry director's big-screen rendition of "The Untouchables." And while De Palma had a bit of movie star insurance in Sean Connery as the veteran beat cop Malone, David Mamet's masterful screenplay screamed for a larger-than-life Al Capone.

De Palma only had eyes for Robert De Niro, and he had a history with the actor, having worked with him in the counterculture comedies "Greetings" and "Hi, Mom!

Eliot Ness hunts a killer, Nicolas Cage plays the Man of Steel and Marilyn Monroe is The Girl in Pink Tights in films that were never released. A writer, a producer and a film expert tell the movies’ hidden histories

Warner Bros’s previously announced Batgirl film is the latest big-budget project that will never see the light of day, despite being in post-production, with shooting already completed. Hollywood is brutal – for every film released there are numerous others that never make it to the big screen. These are projects in which the studios invest millions – only for them to be spurned at the script stage, trapped in that infamous “development hell”, or even halted mid-production. Part of the appeal of abandoned films is that we can build them up in our heads to be whatever we want. But perhaps the most interesting element of these ghost films is the...

Directed by Brian De Palma and nominated* for four Academy Awards®, the acclaimed drama The Untouchables is available on 4K Ultra HD from Paramount Home Entertainment for the first time. To celebrate the release, we’re giving away a copy of The Untouchables 4K Uhd + Blu-ray Special Collector’s Edition SteelBook® to one lucky winner!

Originally released on June 3, 1987, The Untouchables celebrates its 35th anniversary this year and remains a must-see masterpiece featuring visionary filmmaking and exceptional performances from an outstanding cast. Robert De Niro as mob warlord Al Capone and Kevin Costner as law enforcer Eliot Ness are unforgettable in a glorious, fierce, larger-than-life depiction of good versus evil on the streets of Prohibition-era Chicago.

Sean Connery won his only Oscar® for his portrayal of veteran officer Jimmy Malone in the blockbuster hit that was the fourth highest grossing film of 1987. Written by David Mamet, The Untouchables also boasts...

By Lee Pfeiffer

The niche market video label Code Red continues its distribution alliance with Kino Lorber, which is a very good thing for lovers of obscure retro movies. Case in point: "Story of a Woman", a 1970 drama that I will admit I was unaware of until receiving a review screener. The film is a truly international affair, shot in Europe by Italian director/writer/producer Leonardo Bercovici and starring two American male leads and Sweden's Bibi Andersson as the female protagonist. Andersson was making a name for herself in English-language cinema after having appeared in several of Ingmar Bergman classics. She plays Karin Ullman, an adventurous young Swedish woman who has left her home to study piano at a music conservatory in Rome in 1963. Here, she meets cute with Bruno Cardini (James Farantino), a hunky and charismatic medical student who has the good fortune of inadvertently causing a fender...

Exclusive: Mindful that David Mamet gave me the best quote I’ve ever gotten in 30 years of trade reporting, I have been chasing him down to try to get him to answer a question on my mind. What does it feel like for a great writer of dialogue to have an actor like the late Sean Connery — who won his only Oscar with the Mamet-scripted Brian De Palma-directed drama The Untouchables — elevate the words like Connery did as the rough and tumble Irish cop Jim Malone? Or, for that matter, when Alec Baldwin and the other stellar stars turned Glengarry Glen Ross in a master class in toxic testosterone.

But when you talk to him, Mamet is like his best plays and scripts: unpredictable. That was the case back in my Daily Variety days, when I got Mamet on the phone to discuss the abrupt exit of actor Jeremy Piven...

When I heard that Ennio Morricone had died, at 91, my first thought was that the cinema had lost one of the most romantic of all screen composers. Morricone, who worked with filmmakers from around the world but rarely left his native Rome (he insisted on not speaking in any language but Italian), wrote movie scores suffused with romance, with majestic waves of yearning and heartbreak and rapture and lyric melancholy. His most famous scores were the ones he composed for Sergio Leone’s spaghetti Westerns, and that music, so gorgeous and plaintive, with a kind of Grindhouse of the Old World incandescence, was the thing that elevated Leone’s grand, crude, stylized, nearly wordless hombre operas into a pulp dreamscape, a place where bursts of violence were set off by the lonely quavering sound of an ocarina, which seemed to be suspending time itself.

Yet when you think back on those films,...

I have been very fortunate over the years to work for people who I consider to be excellent bosses – people I’ve learned from and who have helped me grow. Bosses can be some of the most nurturing individuals, but there are a few who can go over the top. Throughout the history of television, there have been all kinds of bosses, ranging from business owners on sitcoms, to leaders of government agencies, to ruthless CEOs. And they have provided some of the most iconic, award-winning performances in the history of the medium.

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In the very early days of television, the groundbreaking series “The Untouchables” gave us the unforgettable Eliot Ness, and “The Dick Van Dyke Show” gifted us with the comedic genius of Alan Brady. In the glitz and glamour of the 1970’s and 1980’s, we tuned...

I have been very fortunate over the years to work for people who I consider to be excellent bosses – people I’ve learned from and who have helped me grow. Bosses can be some of the most nurturing individuals, but there are a few who can go over the top. Throughout the history of television, there have been all kinds of bosses, ranging from business owners on sitcoms, to leaders of government agencies, to ruthless CEOs. And they have provided some of the most iconic, award-winning performances in the history of the medium.

In the very early days of television, the groundbreaking series “The Untouchables” gave us the unforgettable Eliot Ness, and “The Dick Van Dyke Show” gifted us with the comedic genius of Alan Brady. In the glitz and glamour of the 1970’s and 1980’s, we tuned in each week to see what conniving business deals J.R. Ewing...