‘The Alto Knights’ Review: It’s Double the Robert De Niro but Half the Fun in Barry Levinson’s Gimmicky Mafia Drama
The Oscar-winning actor plays gangsters Frank Costello and Vito Genovese in a real-life crime film written by Nicholas ...
Why Robert De Niro’s Mob Drama ‘Alto Knights’ Is Such a Box Office Disaster
Directed by “Wag the Dog” and “Rain Man” filmmaker Barry Levinson and adapted by Nicholas Pileggi — best known for his work ...
‘The Alto Knights' Director Barry Levinson Talks Dueling Robert De Niros, Creating Perfect Shots in ‘The Natural' and Coaching Movie Stars to Great Performances
As an adult drama based on a true story released into theaters by a major studio, "The Alto Knights" feels like a film from a ...
Barry Levinson: Mastering Dual Performances with Robert De Niro in 'The Alto Knights'
Levinson's filmography is punctuated with standout performances from actors who have trusted him to showcase their talents in enriching ways. Since their first collaboration in 1996's 'Sleepers,' ...
Barry Levinson Has Steered Some Great Performances, but Directing Two Robert De Niros at Once Is Something Else
The director talks about reuniting with his "Sleepers" and "Wag the Dog" star for a movie in which De Niro plays two rival ...
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‘Alto Knights’ treads through familiar waters
On paper, “The Alto Knights” looks like a project that can’t miss. A gangster movie starring Robert DeNiro, penned by ...
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The Empire Film Podcast: Barry Levinson, Gints Zilbalodis, Snakes On A Pod, And The Convergence
The directors behind mob movie The Alto Knights and feline animation Flow join us on this week's Empire Podcast. Listen here.
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Film Review: THE ALTO KNIGHTS (2025): Barry Levinson’s New Mob Drama is a Gimmick That Rarely Pays Off
Film Review, a movie directed by Barry Levinson, written by Nicholas Pileggi and starring Robert De Niro, Debra ...
Barry Levinson on 'The Alto Knights' and AI in Hollywood: "You Can't Stop Technological Advancements"
2025 is a big year for the movie business – the first full calendar year of cinema releases since Covid and the 2023 writers’ ...
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Barry Levinson Has Steered Some Great Performances, but Directing Two Robert De Niros at Once Is Something Else
The legendary actor plays opposite himself as rival gangsters in Levinson's "The Alto Knights." Even in this company, the relationship between Levinson and Robert De Niro is special. Since they fi ...
Robert de Niro's 'The Alto Knights' Defies Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Despite making just $3.2 million its opening weekend, it seems enough people saw 'The Alto Knights' to actually like it.
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Barry Levinson's Perspective on Trade Wars and His New Film 'The Alto Knights'
The trade war has sparked concern not only for its political implications but also for its potential impact on creative industries, including film and television. Levinson's passionate response ...