Zach Laws is a longtime entertainment journalist and movie features writer. He is also an independent filmmaker and member of the Screen Actors Guild based out of Los Angeles. Zach grew up watching ...

Cop movies have endured just as much as cop shows, and we've put together a list of the absolute best, from deadly serious to ...

Gene Hackman joked that he was “at least seventh choice” to play Jimmy “Popeye” Doyle in The French Connection. After years of struggle and misfortune, the role of the gritty New York detective won ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Warner Bros. Just a few weeks ago, I was watching TCM since they were airing Gene Hackman ...

Although long-running franchises have become a seemingly permanent part of our current cinematic landscape, there's an ...

"The French Connection" is based on Robin Moore's 1969 book of the same name. Both films tell the story of NYPD detective Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle, in pursuit of french heroin smugglers.

During his illustrious 40-year Hollywood career, legendary actor Gene Hackman left his mark on cinema. With his versatile range, Hackman took on famous roles, from tough guy parts to villainous ...

Gene Hackman, the Oscar-winning actor whose gruff but soulful turns in classics like “The French Connection,” “The Conversation” and “Unforgiven” made him one of the most respected performers in ...

Editor’s Note: Gene Hackman, the 95-year-old star of such classic films as Hoosiers, The Conversation and The French Connection, was found dead yesterday afternoon (February 26, 2025) in his Santa Fe, ...

The death of Hollywood icon Gene Hackman saddened millions — and a legendary ex-NYPD detective who tutored him in his most famous screen role in “The French Connection” is feeling his loss more than ...