Scott M. Deitche is an environmental scientist by profession. He also writes on the Mafia, including the books Cigar City Mafia, A Complete History of the Tampa Underworld (2004), The Silent Don: The Criminal Underworld of Santo Trafficante Jr. (2007), and The Everything Mafia Book: revised edition (2009).
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DVD Review: Coming To America - I Love the 80's Edition
A new DVD version of one of the '80s comedy classics brings the laughs, but not the extras.
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DVD Review: Painted Lady
Once again Acorn Media has delivered another jewel of a mystery from the BBC.
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DVD Review: Brotherhood - Season 2
The second season of Showtime's acclaimed crime drama continues to impress.
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Book Review: The Origin of Organized Crime in America - The New York City Mafia, 1891-1931 by David Critchley
Perhaps the most encompassing history of the Mafia’s development in America.
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Music DVD Review - Working Class Rock Star
A solid documentary that shows the struggles of three bands trying to make it in the cutthroat music industry.
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Music Review: Ra - Black Sun
A strong release from an inventive and melodic, yet powerful, rock band.
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Music Review: The Rosebuds - Life Like
Strong melodies, atmospheric vocals, and stripped down music makes Life Like go down smooth.
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DVD Review: Robin of Sherwood: The Complete Collection
Acorn Media releases the complete collection of the acclaimed 1980s BBC series.
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