by Crimespree Magazine | Oct 28, 2014 | Home Entertainment
An old feature returns. Starting today, we will give you a look at the notable home entertainment releases that are either crime related or simply pique our interest. This week’s releases include the characters of Agatha Christie, PD James, John Le Carre,...
by Crimespree Magazine | Oct 11, 2014 | Features
On this day, in 1925, Elmore Leonard was born in New Orleans, Louisiana . As most of you will know, Mr. Leonard went on to provide inspiration, and advice, to generations of crime writers,as well as some film makers, and created some of the more memorable characters...
by Crimespree Magazine | Sep 28, 2014 | Home Entertainment
Kino will be bringing John Frankenheimer’s 52 PICK-UP to Blu-ray. The film, which stars Roy Scheider, Ann-Margret, Vanity, John Glover, and Kelly Preston, will be released on February 24th. Based on Elmore Leonard’s exciting bestseller, director John...
by Crimespree Magazine | May 21, 2014 | Films
Every time word comes of an Elmore Leonard based film, I feel a mix of dread and anticipation. When done right, Leonard’s stuff is awesome on the big screen. But there have been so many that missed the mark that I am skeptical. Based on THE SWITCH, LIFE OF CRIME...
by Crimespree Magazine | Aug 20, 2013 | Books
Icon, legend, a master of the genre. None of these descriptions would be an exaggeration if applied to Elmore Leonard. Leonard has won every award in the genre (and many from beyond it), influenced generations of authors, had his characters adapted (with great...
