Showing posts with label Mafia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mafia. Show all posts
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Monday, June 02, 2008
Sunday, June 01, 2008
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
I'm Smaht
If you know me, you know I love the Godfather Trilogy.
Without question the best movies of all time.
So, I was elated when I found this tribute to my little brother.
^
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
find me guilty
I am a huge fan of any book or movie pertaining to Organized Crime, so I had to watch 'find me guilty'. This movie was based on a true story, which is my favorite type of crime movie to watch (or any movie for that matter). It is a very bizarre movie, as true stories can sometimes be, with a somewhat surprising ending. I would not put this on my 'Top Ten List' of mafia movies to see but I am, also, glad that I viewed it. Having watched every Organized Crime film I could get my hands on, not making the 'Top Ten' is not an automatic condemnation. I actually did enjoy this flick.
I must say this is not your typical mafia movie. Far from it. There is an attempted murder in the opening of the movie and a short scene of a beating in a jail cell somewhere towards the end. Other than that, the remainder of the movie virtually takes place in the courtroom. It was said, I believe, that this was the longest running criminal trial in U.S. history! If you are after the typical violent or graphic scenes you won't find them here. There, indeed were some dry spots in the movie but, there is generally enough drama to keep things entertaining.
The whole premise of the movie is about a stand-up guy (played by Vin Diesel) who elects to defend himself in court. Having nothing but a sixth-grade education and no legal knowledge whatsoever he uses humor (by design or not - I do not know) to present his view, sometimes making a mockery of the court. In the opening of the trial he actually states that he is not a gangster but, rather a 'gagster'. He used a very unique defense, I must say, pitching many one-liners and telling a few risque jokes.
I was very, pleasantly surprised by the performance of Vin Diesel, as I have never been a big fan of his past work. I have a newfound respect for his talent, after watching this movie. He played the part excellently and I now concede that he can truly act after all. It was a flawless performance.
I would recommend this movie to those interested in the genre, just keep the afore mentioned disclaimers in mind.
Released 2006
Monday, June 12, 2006
New Wiseguys Portal
I am currently working on a new portal for the Wiseguys Forum. Have patience as I work out the details of this new page. Unfortunately, you must log out and then log back in to see the changes. Hopefully, I will have this rectified soon. There are other areas I must address, also, such as the links setup. I will fix and improve these features as my schedule allows.
In the mean time, come and check us out. If you are a member who hasn't visited in a while come see the new changes. You should enjoy them. If you've never visited our forum why don't you stop in for a while. Who knows, if you have any interest at all in Organized Crime, you may want to become part of the Family.
In the mean time, come and check us out. If you are a member who hasn't visited in a while come see the new changes. You should enjoy them. If you've never visited our forum why don't you stop in for a while. Who knows, if you have any interest at all in Organized Crime, you may want to become part of the Family.
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Sandstone County - Episode Three
Sandstone County Sheriffs Department - To Serve, To Protect, To Get Rid of All Dirtbag Criminals by 2026
Found in the Sandstone County Cemetary
Self-explanatory
Wednesday, April 12, 2006
Sandstone County - Episode One
This plate was spotted recently in downtown Sandstone.
Sandstone County Sheriffs Department - To Serve, To Protect, To Get Rid of All Dirtbag Criminals by 2026
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Breaking News From Italy: The Godfather Captured
Two mugshots of Provenzano taken in 1959 are the most recent photographs of the Mafia boss that can be reliably dated
The real godfather from Corleone was elusive for years, but today has been captured.
BBC NEWS Europe Profile: Bernardo Provenzano
http://us.ft.com/ftsuperpage/superpage.php?news_id=fto041120060705484121&page=1
Picture on right is a computer
generated image.
For more background check here - http://gangstersinc.tripod.com/BernardoProvenzano.html
and here - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernardo_Provenzano
Saturday, April 08, 2006
Mob Cops
I couldn't ignore this one -
Officers did Mafia hits
April 08, 2006
NEW YORK: Two highly decorated former detectives were yesterday convicted of moonlighting as hitmen for the mob in one of the most sensational cases of police corruption in New York history.
Louis Eppolito, 57, and Steven Caracappa, 64, could get life in prison for their roles in eight murders between 1986 and 1990, a time when they were on the payroll of both the New York police department and Luchese crime family underboss Anthony "Gaspipe" Casso.
Federal prosecutor Daniel Wenner described the case as "the bloodiest, most violent betrayal of the badge this city has ever seen".
Prosecutors said the two men carried out two hits themselves – after pulling the victims over in traffic stops – and delivered up some of the other victims to the Mafia to be killed.
Neither defendant showed any emotion during the 10 minutes it took the jury forewoman to reply "proven" 70 times to the racketeering acts of which they were accused. The verdict was reached after two days of deliberations.
Their $US5 million ($6.86 million) bail was revoked and they were led off to jail to await sentencing on May 22.
The men's lawyers said they would appeal. "It's an appearance of justice but it's not justice," said Bruce Cutler, who once represented John Gotti and put on a thundering defence for Eppolito, claiming the Government's mob witnesses were lying to save their necks.
Prosecutors said the two used their law enforcement positions to help the Mafia at a price of $US4000 per month – more if they personally handled a killing. They earned $US65,000 for one of those slayings, prosecutors said.
The officers also supplied Casso with inside information on law enforcement interest in the mob, prosecutors said.
Casso was said to have referred to the two men as his "crystal ball".
They were convicted of charges that included racketeering conspiracy, witness tampering, witness retaliation and obstruction of justice.
"There has never been, in the history of the NYPD, an officer convicted of being a hitman for the mob," said Tom Reppetto, co-author of American Mafia and NYPD, histories of the Mafia and the police department.
"There's cases of police misconduct, but going to work for organised crime? Wow."
Caracappa, who retired in 1992, helped establish the city police department's unit for Mafia murder investigations.
Eppolito, the son of a Gambino crime family member, was a much-praised street cop, although there were suggestions some of his arrests resulted from tips from mobsters.
In his autobiography Mafia Cop, he portrayed himself as an honest cop from a crooked family and also played a bit part in mob movie GoodFellas.
After retiring in 1990, he unsuccessfully tried his hand at Hollywood scriptwriting.
The former detectives insisted on their innocence from the time of their arrests in March 2005 but neither took the stand at their trial.
If this stuff interests you see the Wiseguys Forum
Come on in everyone. I've just started a new forum and need members. If you are at all interested in the mob, organized crime, or crime in general (even crime fighting) come have a peek. If you love gangster movies or love 'The Godfather', as I do, come join us.I'll make you an offer you can't refuse --------- Wiseguys
Officers did Mafia hits
April 08, 2006
NEW YORK: Two highly decorated former detectives were yesterday convicted of moonlighting as hitmen for the mob in one of the most sensational cases of police corruption in New York history.
Louis Eppolito, 57, and Steven Caracappa, 64, could get life in prison for their roles in eight murders between 1986 and 1990, a time when they were on the payroll of both the New York police department and Luchese crime family underboss Anthony "Gaspipe" Casso.
Federal prosecutor Daniel Wenner described the case as "the bloodiest, most violent betrayal of the badge this city has ever seen".
Prosecutors said the two men carried out two hits themselves – after pulling the victims over in traffic stops – and delivered up some of the other victims to the Mafia to be killed.
Neither defendant showed any emotion during the 10 minutes it took the jury forewoman to reply "proven" 70 times to the racketeering acts of which they were accused. The verdict was reached after two days of deliberations.
Their $US5 million ($6.86 million) bail was revoked and they were led off to jail to await sentencing on May 22.
The men's lawyers said they would appeal. "It's an appearance of justice but it's not justice," said Bruce Cutler, who once represented John Gotti and put on a thundering defence for Eppolito, claiming the Government's mob witnesses were lying to save their necks.
Prosecutors said the two used their law enforcement positions to help the Mafia at a price of $US4000 per month – more if they personally handled a killing. They earned $US65,000 for one of those slayings, prosecutors said.
The officers also supplied Casso with inside information on law enforcement interest in the mob, prosecutors said.
Casso was said to have referred to the two men as his "crystal ball".
They were convicted of charges that included racketeering conspiracy, witness tampering, witness retaliation and obstruction of justice.
"There has never been, in the history of the NYPD, an officer convicted of being a hitman for the mob," said Tom Reppetto, co-author of American Mafia and NYPD, histories of the Mafia and the police department.
"There's cases of police misconduct, but going to work for organised crime? Wow."
Caracappa, who retired in 1992, helped establish the city police department's unit for Mafia murder investigations.
Eppolito, the son of a Gambino crime family member, was a much-praised street cop, although there were suggestions some of his arrests resulted from tips from mobsters.
In his autobiography Mafia Cop, he portrayed himself as an honest cop from a crooked family and also played a bit part in mob movie GoodFellas.
After retiring in 1990, he unsuccessfully tried his hand at Hollywood scriptwriting.
The former detectives insisted on their innocence from the time of their arrests in March 2005 but neither took the stand at their trial.
If this stuff interests you see the Wiseguys Forum
Come on in everyone. I've just started a new forum and need members. If you are at all interested in the mob, organized crime, or crime in general (even crime fighting) come have a peek. If you love gangster movies or love 'The Godfather', as I do, come join us.I'll make you an offer you can't refuse --------- Wiseguys
Friday, March 24, 2006
Sunday, March 19, 2006
The Mafia Name Generator
This is a cool little site I stumbled upon. The Mafia Name Generator Type in your name (or anyones name, for that matter) and it generates a mafia name for you. I was duped 'Blood Bath Nicky'. See what you come up with.
Thursday, March 09, 2006
Wiseguys Forum
Come on in everyone. I've just started a new forum and need members. If you are at all interested in the mob, organized crime, or crime in general (even crime fighting) come have a peek. If you love gangster movies or love 'The Godfather', as I do, come join us.
I'll make you an offer you can't refuse --------- Wiseguys
I'll make you an offer you can't refuse --------- Wiseguys
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