While slogging through the new crime film “The Alto Knights” this week, a depressing thought came up. Has Father Time put a hit on Mafia movies? The limping genre’s best stars and directors are all in ...

Since the 1930s, the mafia and organized crime have been a fascinating element of the silver screen and initially established by popular classics such as The Public Enemy, Little Caesar, and Scarface.

The KC Mafia Film Fest features eight local films exploring Kansas City’s mob history, with director Q&As and a rare screening of “Bizarre, Bizarre.” ...