How can I sound like Old-Timey like Edward G. Robinson? In voice and language, most specifically. [more inside]
posted by santaliqueur on Jan 2, 2010 - 8 answers

I'm on a gangster movie binge. Reservoir Dogs, Boondock Saints, RocknRolla (basically all of Guy Ritchie's stuff). I need more in this vein to fulfil my craving for cool men doing violence in innovative ways. I'd like recommendations for modern movies preferably without the Italian mafia. Bonus points for United Kingdom focused films.
posted by beautifulcheese on Dec 4, 2009 - 65 answers

Who is the woman sampled speaking on NWA's "Gangsta Gangsta"? She says "hopin' you sophisticated motherfuckers here what I have to say", "he'll fuck up you and yours - and anything that gets in his way", and "he'll just call you a lowlife motherfucker and talk about your funky ways." [more inside]
posted by redteam on Jun 22, 2008 - 16 answers

Help me find inspiration for my gangster short [more inside]
posted by carefulmonkey on Mar 25, 2008 - 17 answers

ImageFilter: You know those scenes in old gangster movies, in which the boss is seated in a towering black chair facing away from his desk (usually towards a window)? I'm looking for a photo like that. [more inside]
posted by Count Ziggurat on Jun 26, 2005 - 3 answers