Movie Review: Even 2 De Niros aren’t quite enough to make ‘Alto Knights’ a successor to ‘Goodfellas’

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The Alto Knights review – double De Niro makes for a laborious true-story mafioso movie
The actor plays Frank Costello and Vito Genovese, two warring mob bosses in 1950s New York, in a caper that lacks the richness of its writer’s earlier Goodfellas. ‘They’re the same – he’s marrying ...The Guardian - 4d -
Robert De Niro on playing a crime boss in "The Alto Knights"
Robert De Niro talks about his latest movie, "The Alto Knights," where he plays two rival crime bosses.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Dueling De Niros spar in 'The Alto Knights,' a tip of the fedora to an iconic actor
'Goodfellas' and 'Casino' screenwriter Nicholas Pileggi brings a wealth of Mafia knowledge to a movie that traffics in constant nods to other gangster classics.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Robert De Niro on taking dual crime boss roles in "The Alto Knights"
Robert De Niro revealed the dual role, where he portrays both Frank and Vito, required precise positioning and careful coordination.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Debra Messing on playing a mob wife in "The Alto Knights"
Emmy-winning actor Debra Messing, best known for "Will & Grace," takes on a dramatic new role in "The Alto Knights." She stars as Bobbie Costello, the wife of notorious crime boss Frank Costello, ...CBS News - 5d -
Robert De Niro and his 2-year-old spend their days with Ms. Rachel
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Werner Herzog on how far he'll go to get a movie made
Werner Herzog had never even seen a movie until he was 11. Now 82, the visionary director is working constantly, still making movies no one else would or could ever dream of.CBS News - Mar. 16 -
West De Pere loses WIAA Division 2 girls state basketball semifinal to Wauwatosa East
The West De Pere girls basketball team was making its first WIAA state appearance since 1978.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
‘It doesn’t affect him’ – Valentin Rongier on Adrien Rabiot Parc des Princes return
It’s been one of the talking points of the upcoming Classique clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Olympique de Marseille on Sunday evening: Adrien Rabiot will make his return to the Parc des ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Werner Herzog on the role of "good criminal energy" in making movies
At director Werner Herzog's so-called "film school for rogues," he shows students how to forge a shooting permit. With more than 70 movies to his name, Herzog says making movies requires going ...CBS News - Mar. 16 -
One of Them Days review – SZA and Keke Palmer spar and sparkle in raucous LA buddy movie
The US singer makes a terrific screen debut opposite Palmer in this tale of two roommates working out how to not get evicted. A race against time to stave off imminent eviction, with added peril ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Hilary Knight has a goal and 2 assists to help the Fleet beat the Charge, 5-2
Boston captain Hilary Knight had a goal and two assists to help the Fleet beat the Ottawa Charge 5-2 on Saturday in the Professional Women’s Hockey League. After assisting Alina Muller's opening ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
3 Takeaways: Golden Knights Win 4-2 over Tampa Bay, Lose Hot-Shooting Hertl To Injury
The Vegas Golden Knights completed a 3-0 sweep of their three-game homestand by knocking off the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Sunday night.Yahoo Sports - 2h -
NFL reviewing kickoff rule again for 2025: Potential tweaks to dynamic play, why league is considering changes
After making radical changes in 2024, the NFL is looking to make the kickoff even more dynamicCBS Sports - 2d -
Blizzard Boss Says More TV Shows And Movies Are Possible
2016's Warcraft movie is one of the highest-grossing video game movies ever. That money was largely attributable to China, and reviews of the film were not all that great. Despite that, Blizzard ...GameSpot - Mar. 12 -
For Naomi Watts, back with a new movie and a book, resilience is her friend
The "Mulholland Drive" star discusses grief, David Lynch, how she almost quit acting and her new movie, "The Friend," in which she bonds with a Great Dane.Los Angeles Times - 3d -
'Snow White' opens with $43 million at box office, 'Alto Knights' a total misfire
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3 Takeaways: Golden Knights Blow 3-2 Lead After Hertl Bypasses Empty Net Goal
The Golden Knights squandered the 3-2 lead they got with a little more than two minutes left in the game, and then lost to the Buffalo Sabres, 4-3, in a shootout on Saturday afternoon.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Detroit Red Wings suffer a Knight-mare in the desert in 6-3 loss to Vegas Golden Knights
Detroit Red Wings score: Patrick Kane had a goal and 2 assists, but the Wings gave goalie Cam Talbot little help in a 6-3 loss to the Golden Knights.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
InZoi Early Access Review - Pretty Vacant
Reviewing InZoi without mentioning The Sims, which is easily its most direct influence, comparison, and competitor is, quite simply, a fool's errand. There was a part of me--a very naive part, mind ...GameSpot - 3d -
Werner Herzog: The 60 Minutes Interview
Werner Herzog had never even seen a movie until he was 11. Now 82, the visionary director is working constantly, still making movies no one else would or could ever dream of.CBS News - 3d -
Tomas Hertl scores team-high 31st goal as Golden Knights down Lightning 4-2
Tomas Hertl scored again and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Sunday. Hertl continued his hot streak one night after netting his second hat trick this season, as he ...Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Adin Hill makes 27 saves and Vegas Golden Knights beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-0
Adin Hill made 27 saves, Nicolas Roy and Brandon Saad had a goal and an assist each as the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-0 on Thursday night. Pavel Dorofeyev scored and ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
8 alleged "GoodFellas" gang members, associates charged with violent crimes
The Department of Justice referred to the "GoodFellas" as a "violent gang" that recruits from the Atlanta area.CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Clarity on tariffs can’t come soon enough
April 2 will be a big dayFinancial Times - 4d -
Split Fiction Is Getting A Movie Adaptation, Just Like It Takes Two
The launch of Split Fiction couldn't have gone any better for Hazelight Studios and EA. In just two weeks, Split Fiction has become EA's No. 2 all-time game on Steam . Now, a Split Fiction movie ...GameSpot - 3d -
Thomas to 'make do' with watching 2027 Tour de France
Former champion Geraint Thomas admits he considered delaying his planned retirement so he could compete in the 2027 Tour de France - which begins in Britain and runs through his native Wales.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Villanova fires Kyle Neptune: Jay Wright's successor failed to make Big Dance in three years as program dipped
Villanova has missed the past three NCAA Tournaments after making the Final Four in Wright's finale in 2021-22CBS Sports - Mar. 15 -
Death of a Unicorn review – goofy eat-the-rich satire isn’t fun enough
SXSW film festival: Jenna Ortega, Paul Rudd and Richard E Grant lead a wasted cast in this silly and exasperating mishmash of comedy and gore. The unicorn has been a staple of folk mythology for ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Pentagon chief orders review of fitness, grooming standards
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered a review of military standards related to physical fitness and appearance across all services, indicating recent policies put in place to make it easier ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Recently acquired Mrazek earns first shutout of season as Red Wings blank Knights 3-0
Petr Mrazek made 18 saves for his first shutout of the season and the Detroit Red Wings blanked the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 on Sunday. Mrazek was making his third start since he was acquired from ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Movie Review: ‘Novocaine,’ with Jack Quaid, is a shot of bloody action-comedy
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Movie Review: Soderbergh's sleek spy thriller 'Black Bag' crackles
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Movie Review: 'Snow White' is no poisoned apple but it doesn't whistle
Good intentions, like swirling bluebirds, flutter through the new live-action “Snow White.”ABC News - 4d -
It's not quite a Tiger-like vibe, even if crowds at Players Championship love big names
The Players Championship paired the world's top three players -- Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and Xander Schauffele -- for two days. But it didn't elicit a Tiger buzz.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
De Pere, Notre Dame fall in boys basketball sectional finals; Bonduel headed to state in Division 4
De Pere in Division 1 and Notre Dame in Division 2 lost their WIAA boys basketball sectional final games Saturday.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
H.S. SOFTBALL: Blue Mountain falls to Emmaus in a hard fought battle
ORWIGSBURG — Blue Mountain’s softball squad fought hard until the end but it wasn’t enough as the Lady Eagles fell to Emmaus 4-2 Friday evening. “We like to challenge ourselves in the ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Reinier de Ridder shares surprising wish for Bo Nickal fight at UFC on ESPN 67
Reinier de Ridder welcomes Bo Nickal's wrestling at UFC on ESPN 67. De Ridder (19-2 MMA, 2-0 UFC) meets Nickal (7-0 MMA, 4-0 UFC) in a three-round middleweight bout May 3 at UFC on ESPN 67 from ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
AOC Q27G4ZD QD-OLED Gaming Monitor Review: Bright and Shiny
No matter whether you’re streaming movies or playing Overwatch, AOC’s QD-OLED gaming monitor shines.Wired - Mar. 7
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