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PERFECTIONIST director Michael Mann doffs his fedora to Depression-era bank robber John Dillinger in this beautifully-crafted biopic. Jul 3 2009 by Barbara Hodgson, The Journal The film surveys a volatile period in America’s history when a group of hoodlums ran rings around J Edgar Hoover and his fledgling Federal Bureau of Investigation. The battle of wits between the criminal fraternity and the police continues Mann’s fascination with men operating on the fringes of the law, echoing his earlier work in Heat and Miami Vice. Here, however, there’s a noticeable imbalance in the screenplay. While Dillinger is swaggering and charismatic, brought vividly to life through Johnny Depp’s eye-catching performance, his chief pursuer – agent Melvin Purvis – is cold and lifeless. As portrayed by Christian Bale, the lawman is mechanical... [read full story]
Johannesburg -The nine cities hosting the 2010 World Cup offer a bewildering spectrum of of backdrops, from beach to bush, and mountains to mine dumps and maize fields. -- JOHANNESBURG: Over a century after the city was founded...
Posted: Tuesday November 24, 2009 12:53AM; Updated: Tuesday November 24, 2009 1:22AM Texans-Titans is the dirtiest, most bitter NFL rivalry you never knew existed The Titans have done a great job adjusting their offense to fit...
The answer to a brighter future is to turn to the Seahawks' past. ALAN BERNER / THE SEATTLE TIMES What if Mike Holmgren is available? When Holmgren came to Seattle from Green Bay, he made the Seahawks relevant again. In March...
THE BOY SCOUTS' motto is: “Be prepared.” Who knew it meant preparing to defend themselves against purple-shirted union thuggery over community service? Kids, pay attention. This is a teachable moment for all of you on power,...
