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*[ 8 March, 2007 ]

13 of the best gangster-ish movies [ The Thursday Thirteen ]

is anyone watching the Black Donnellys? I am absolutely LOVING it. it’s so good. i highly, highly recommend. it’s great. the character development, even only two episodes in, is fantastic. the storyline is great. and Olivia Wilde, well, she’s stunning.

in the spirit of my new favorite gangster show – second to the Sopranos, of course, this week’s thursday thirteen is about my 13 favorite gangster movies. i wrote gangster-ish, because some of them might straddle the line of what one might consider a gangster film…

1. The Godfather

2. The Godfather Part II

3. Goodfellas

4. Bugsy

5. Snatch

6. Casino

7. Once Upon a Time in America

8. The Untouchables

9. Scarface

10. Donnie Brasco

11. A Bronx Tale

12. Reservoir Dogs

13. Pulp Fiction

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SciFi Dad said:

Carlito’s Way (the first one, not the second one that was never really made) has to be one of the best gangster movies of all time.

Heh… when my wife was pregnant I kept telling her I was going to introduce our new baby to people with “Say hello to my little friend.” She was unimpressed.

btw: I’m loving the Black Donnellys too.

Iris said:

I don’t think I have ever seen any of those movies at all. I saw the previews for the Black Donnellys and thought it looked interesting. I do like the Sopranos too……

I really want to know your take on American Idol from last night

Mama Duck said:

I saw the previews for Black Donnellys but the little one is usually still up and it isn’t quite a baby show. Maybe I’ll put it on the DVR and try to get into it.

Lil’ Duck Duck

Ankur said:

Excellent list, I’ve seen almost all of these movies. Haven’t heard of the Black Donnellys… might look into

Robyn said:

I haven’t seen the Black Donnellys either – loved Donny Brasco and the Godfather… especially the first one, and John travolta in Pulp Fiction was superb… Great TT.

Janene said:

Great list! I’m loving The Black Donnelly’s, too! Snatch was so funny – something I can’t really say about most of the other movies on your list…although, they are all awesome!

Can’t wait for the final season of Sopranos! What will happen? I’m going to have to start watching last season to get ready!

Happy Thursday!

Karen said:

Don’t forget to check out the bonus episode of the Black Donnellys that is posted online! It’s pretty good. Such a great show!!!

metro mama said:

Great list Ali.

Rebecca said:

Gangsters! I should do a post about my father’s uncles sometime – they were all small time gangsters in Chicago and every.single.one.of.them. was murdered. All six. CRAZY!

amy said:

I finally saw the Godfather and we are halfway done with Pulp Fiction. What a good list..hubby will love this

Kristi said:

I loved Goodfellas! SO many big names in that movie and Ray Liotta was fantastic as Henry Hill. Love, love, LOVE it!

Stacie said:

Whew, nice list!

Caylynn said:

Terrific list of Gangster movies. The Untouchables was very good. Haven’t heard of The Black Donnelleys over here on this side of the Atlantic.

Happy T13.

Michelle said:

I’ve only seen the Untouchables–love it btw. I realize there’s a big hole in my cinematic experience, not having seen any of the Godfather movies (and me being such a movie buff) but I’ve never gone in for dark and violent really. But I love seeing lists like this.

Chris said:

I have a personal ban against the show because NBC replaced Studio 60 for it. I realize that’s not rational.

mamatulip said:

I love, love, LOVE Snatch. Love it!

leahpeah said:

snatch makes me laugh in so many inappropriate ways…

Michelle said:

I haven’t watched the Black Donnelleys yet. I might have to go to the website and check it out. I love ganster movies…loved your thursday 13…but what about adding a 14th ~ Blow with Johnny Depp?

Anna said:

Great movies! I think I’ve seen pretty much all of those, but it’s been a long time. I still laugh when I see “Snatch”…somebody had balls to name a movie that.

Haley-O said:

I’m so not a gangsta movie kinda girl…. Great list, though — as always!

Raggedy said:

I saw all some of these. I did not see 5,7,11,12,and 13.
Terrific Thursday Thirteen!
My TT is posted.
Have a wonderful day!
Happy TT’ing!
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Raggedy

Christine said:

From your list – I’d have to say I truly enjoyed the Godfather movies, Res Dogs, Pulp Fiction and Snatch.
Thanks for a great list. My TT is up too – all about the writing life. Have a great weekend!

crazymumma said:

I was just talking last night with Motherbumper about an obscure movie called The Krays witht the brothers form the band Spandau Ballet. Add that one ot your list.
And ya, ANYTHING by Scorcese…

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