Mark Wahlberg seems to regularly have an old film from his resume finding new audiences , and it's almost always his thrillers. Fans of the actor might not realize he starred alongside Joaquin Phoenix in "The Yards," a 2000 crime thriller that might actually be a masterpiece. The movie has a strong cast including Charlize Theron and James Cann, great performances, and an under-utilized location in a big city help it stand out from others in the genre, but it's flown under the radar since its release. It's also directed by James Gray, one of Phoenix's biggest defenders when it comes to rumors the actor is hard to work with .

"The Yards" follows contractors that work for the Transit Authority in New York City. It's a cutthroat market, and as such, rival contracting companies do anything the

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