| Mafia - mention this simple word and it sends | | | | authorities have been making good progress. After |
| shudders down one's spine. That is because mafia | | | | all, good always triumph over evil. At least that is |
| has earned a nasty reputation for doing evil beyond | | | | what the mafia movies always claim. |
| the unthinkable. These evil acts are portrayed in | | | | So besides reading up on the latest and juiciest news, |
| movies, television shows, news, and in this day and | | | | you also get to watch some of the greatest mafia |
| age, on the internet. | | | | movies of all time. It's funny how the mafia has |
| The truth is, the mafia represents power. Genuine | | | | always been associated with the movies. Perhaps the |
| mafia families have roots that go way back to | | | | events of a real life mafia family has all the qualities |
| several decades ago. These families continue their | | | | for making a great movie. After all, who can resist |
| shady activities underground, and have grown very | | | | watching a movie about politics, power struggle, and |
| powerful over the years. The wealth accumulated | | | | violence all at the same time. |
| over each generation is passed on from generation | | | | When watching any mafia movie, be sure that you |
| to generation. | | | | have read up on some basic information about mafia |
| In fact, the mafia has gotten so good at hiding their | | | | structures. Otherwise it's easy to lose the plot |
| tracks that the authorities are having a hard time | | | | halfway through the movie. For example, you should |
| tracking their activities. They are finding it even more | | | | know that the Don is at the top of the hierarchy. |
| difficult to trace the sources of money. Because of | | | | The Don is in turn served by numerous advisors and |
| this great wealth, mafia families are a powerful force | | | | under bosses. So it helps to know who call the shots |
| to be reckoned with. Their shady activities gives | | | | in the movies. This will help you understand the plot |
| them a mysterious aura, and the outside world is | | | | better, for you will begin to gain better insight into |
| dying to know what they have been up to. | | | | each character's intentions. |
| But despite their resourcefulness, authorities have | | | | So make it a point to brush up on your mafia general |
| been making progress. Surely, they have been doing | | | | knowledge today, just so you don't miss out on the |
| some catching up of late. You will find that the | | | | many great mafia movies. |