The Dark Allure of Crime and Cinema

This chapter explores the intersection of high-budget films and real-life organized crime, focusing on a Netflix movie that cost two hundred million dollars. It examines the chilling activities of mob hitman Roy DeMeo and his crew in the 1970s, alongside personal anecdotes from living near Gotti's Ravenite Social Club. The discussion also touches on nostalgic reflections of neighborhood transformations and the evolving nature of crime and entertainment.