by Crimespree Magazine | Jan 22, 2009 | Films
The 2009 Oscar Nominations were announced this morning. No real surprises to speak of.The only thing I will comment on is Ron Howard’s nomination for Director. Frost/Nixon was an ok film that was made great by a couple of performances. I really don’t see...
by Crimespree Magazine | Jan 21, 2009 | Films
Last July, I mentioned that Nicholas Cage, Pierce Brosnan and Tilda Swinton were starring in Roman Polanski’s film version of Robert Harris’ The Ghost.The cast has changed a bit since then.Nicholas Cage and Miss Swinton is no longer involved, with Ewan...
by Crimespree Magazine | Jan 18, 2009 | DVD/Blu Ray Review, Home Entertainment
Paramount Home Entertainment has announced they will be releasing a Centennial edition of Alfred Hitchcock’s To Catch A Thief on March 24th.Cary Grant plays John Robie, reformed jewel thief who was once known as “The Cat,” in this suspenseful Alfred...
by Crimespree Magazine | Jan 18, 2009 | TV
Showtime/Paramount Home EntertainmentRelease date: January 6, 2009MSRP: $54.98Stars: Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz, Jennifer Carpenter, Erik King, Lauren VélezDexter Morgan appears to be the sort of person you meet everyday. He has a job (as a blood splatter analyst for...
by Crimespree Magazine | Jan 16, 2009 | TV
For a while now, rumors had been floating around about who would be cast as the father of Chuck Bartowski for NBC’s series Chuck.The plan for Pops to appear came about earlier this season when Chuck made a promise to his sister that he would make sure their...
by Crimespree Magazine | Jan 15, 2009 | TV
Amy Ryan (Holly on The Office, Beadie on The Wire) has already moved from The Wire to The Office, now another will make that move.Variety is reporting that Idris Elba (AKA Stringer Bell) has signed on for six episodes of the successful NBC series.His character is...
by Crimespree Magazine | Jan 15, 2009 | TV
It sucks when shows get canceled, but a couple different shows are looking at continuing, with each eying a slightly different approach.IF Magazine recently spoke with dirctor Jon Turteltaub on the cancelled show Jericho. Turtletaub brought up the prospects of a film...
by Crimespree Magazine | Jan 15, 2009 | Features
I am sure most of you have now found out that Ricardo Montalban has passed away. At this time, no cause of death has been announced.He was 88 years old.For me, RM will always be Kahn. His performance in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Kahn was amazing and helped revive the...
by Crimespree Magazine | Jan 14, 2009 | Features
Mid summer I complain about the heat, the humidity, the constant sunshine, the air conditioned air and the hum of the machines that bring it.So now it’s mid winter and I’m damn sick and tired of the current cycle.Snow, bitter cold, snow, bitter cold, snow,...
by Crimespree Magazine | Jan 13, 2009 | TV
Now that the craziness of the Holidays are past, we can all settle in veg out with the winter television season.Here is a rundown of the dates for the premieres and returns for both network and cable.I debated on posting them alphabetically, but decided to go by date....
