Most British crime films of the '40s and '50s have been slow crossing the pond, but Olive Films has a winner here, a gloss on Yank gangster pix from an earlier era. Just clear of prison, a tough criminal vows to punish the gang that abandoned him, and carries it out a ruthless revenge. But I think it was a mistake for him to involve that dance hall girl... Appointment with Crime Blu-ray Olive Films 1946 / B&W / 1:37 flat Academy / 91 min. / Street Date June 21, 2016 / available through the Olive Films website / 29.98 Starring William Hartnell, Herbert Lom, Joyce Howard, Robert Beatty, Raymond Lovell, Alan Wheatley. Cinematography Gerald Moss, James Wilson Film Editor Monica Kimick Original Music George Melachrino Produced by Louis H. Jackson Written and Directed by John Harlow
Reviewed by Glenn Erickson
Ask today's American film fan about old British crime films, and he'll probably not be able to...
Reviewed by Glenn Erickson
Ask today's American film fan about old British crime films, and he'll probably not be able to...
- 6/21/2016
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
Almost fifty years since it first wowed cinemagoers at the tail-end of the '60s, Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey is back in the public consciousness thanks to a cinema re-release as part of the BFI's Days of Fear and Wonder sci-fi season and its place in the just-released Kubrick Blu-ray Masterpiece Collection. That's not to mention Christopher Nolan's outer space drama Interstellar, a film that very much hangs in the shadow of its illustrious predecessor.
After destroying mankind at the close of Dr Strangelove in 1964, Kubrick sought to tell a more progressive story about humanity with his follow-up. Teaming with heralded sci-fi author Arthur C Clarke, Kubrick fashioned a screenplay that tracked the evolution of man through encounters with giant black monoliths.
Eventually released in 1968, a year before Apollo 11 touched down on the moon, 2001 was hugely ambitious both in narrative and technical terms. Kubrick reached...
After destroying mankind at the close of Dr Strangelove in 1964, Kubrick sought to tell a more progressive story about humanity with his follow-up. Teaming with heralded sci-fi author Arthur C Clarke, Kubrick fashioned a screenplay that tracked the evolution of man through encounters with giant black monoliths.
Eventually released in 1968, a year before Apollo 11 touched down on the moon, 2001 was hugely ambitious both in narrative and technical terms. Kubrick reached...
- 11/29/2014
- Digital Spy
The man accused in the deadly Colorado theater shootings wants to change his plea to not guilty by reason of insanity, his lawyers said Tuesday, despite their fears that the plea could severely hamper his ability to mount a defense against the death penalty.
James Holmes is charged with more than 160 counts of murder and attempted murder in the July 20 assault on a packed Aurora movie theater that killed 12 and injured 70. Prosecutors announced last month they would seek the death penalty.
Holmes was widely expected to plead insanity given the compelling evidence against him, but his attorneys put it off for weeks,...
James Holmes is charged with more than 160 counts of murder and attempted murder in the July 20 assault on a packed Aurora movie theater that killed 12 and injured 70. Prosecutors announced last month they would seek the death penalty.
Holmes was widely expected to plead insanity given the compelling evidence against him, but his attorneys put it off for weeks,...
- 5/8/2013
- by Associated Press
- EW - Inside Movies
When it comes to film interpretation and finding madness in the method, it’s only a matter of time before an overly philosophical troll decides to take an almighty stab at the man whose portfolio is stuffed with the mystery, symbolism and deeper meaning usually reserved for Michele de Nostradame and biblical verse. But while Stanley Kubrick’s horror masterpiece The Shining provided the inspiration for a film which provided the inspiration for an idea that provided the inspiration for a decidedly strange column, it is his most influential – and maddeningly metaphorical – motion picture that this week take’s it place under the warped microscope.
Since its release in 1968, 2001: A Space Odyssey has provided the creative spark for countless filmmakers and induced ever more debates trying to discern what exactly it all means. For this viewer and scribe, its point can be found in its incomprehensibility, a purpose within anarchic nonsense.
Since its release in 1968, 2001: A Space Odyssey has provided the creative spark for countless filmmakers and induced ever more debates trying to discern what exactly it all means. For this viewer and scribe, its point can be found in its incomprehensibility, a purpose within anarchic nonsense.
- 4/29/2013
- by Scott Patterson
- SoundOnSight
James Holmes, who is accused of murdering 12 people and injuring 59 others at an Aurora, Co movie theater screening of "The Dark Knight Rises" last summer, has plead not guilty. District Court Judge William Sylvester entered a standard Not Guilty plea on Tuesday, denying Holmes' lawyer's request for more time to build a case for a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity.
"As far as we're concerned, they are entering a plea of not guilty, and what they have done to this point is not sufficient to enter a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity," Arapahoe County Ada Karen Pearson said, according to E! Online.
On April 1, prosecutors will announce whether they plan to seek the death penalty. Holmes is likely to be given truth serum or a mandatory lie-detector test. He is charged with 24 counts of first-degree murder, 116 counts of attempted murder, possession of explosive devices and inciting violence.
"As far as we're concerned, they are entering a plea of not guilty, and what they have done to this point is not sufficient to enter a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity," Arapahoe County Ada Karen Pearson said, according to E! Online.
On April 1, prosecutors will announce whether they plan to seek the death penalty. Holmes is likely to be given truth serum or a mandatory lie-detector test. He is charged with 24 counts of first-degree murder, 116 counts of attempted murder, possession of explosive devices and inciting violence.
- 3/12/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
The judge in the deadly Colorado movie theater shooting case entered a not guilty plea on behalf of James Holmes on Tuesday after the former graduate student's defense team said he was not ready to enter one. If Holmes is convicted, he could be executed or spend the rest of his life in prison. Judge William Sylvester said Holmes, 25, can change his plea to not guilty by reason of insanity later, if he chooses. Such a change could be the only way Holmes could avoid life in prison or execution. Prosecutors, for their part, have not said yet whether they will pursue the death penalty,...
- 3/12/2013
- by Associated Press
- PEOPLE.com
A Fox News reporter was ordered on Friday to appear at a hearing in the case against alleged Colorado movie theater shooter James Holmes, the Denver Post reported. Judge William Sylvester signed off on a subpoena of New York-based Fox News reporter Jana Winter, compelling her to appear at a Feb. 4 hearing, at which Holmes' attorneys are expected to question her about her sources and aske her to turn over her notes from a story she wrote for FoxNews.com, the Post said. In July, Winter was reporting from Aurora, Colo. on...
- 1/19/2013
- by Alexander C. Kaufman
- The Wrap
Following a weeklong hearing, James Holmes' arraignment has been delayed to March 12 in order to allow his defense more time to look over all the evidence in the case. Holmes, accused of opening fire on a theater full of Dark Knight Rises moviegoers on July 20, will not have to enter a plea until that date. Judge William Sylvester granted the defense motion on Friday to delay the arraignment. His decision came just one day after ruling that Holmes should stand trial on the charges of killing 12 people and injuring nearly 60 others in Aurora, Colo. It has
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- 1/12/2013
- by Sophie A. Schillaci
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
After ruling that there was sufficient evidence to proceed with trail against James Holmes, a judge on Friday delayed the scheduled arraignment of the suspect in the Colorado theater shooting until March. Judge William Sylvester of the Arapahoe County District Court ruled late Thursday that prosecutors had presented sufficient evidence during a pre-trial hearing this week to hold Holmes for trial. Holmes is accused of killing 12 people and wounding more than 70 others during a shooting spree at an Aurora, Colo., theater showing "The Dark Knight Rises" on July 20. But...
- 1/11/2013
- by Jon Thurber
- The Wrap
A preliminary hearing to determine whether accused theater shooter James Holmes would be bound over for trial ended Wednesday after the defendant's defense team decided not to present witnesses to address their client's mental state. Judge William Sylvester is expected to rule by Friday whether Holmes -- accused of killing 12 and wounding 70 in a shooting spree at a theater in Aurora, Colo., last July 20 -- should be bound over for trial. If the case goes to trial, his lawyers are expected to present an insanity defense. Since his arrest...
- 1/9/2013
- by Jon Thurber
- The Wrap
Denver — The suspect in Colorado's deadly movie theater attack was barred from university property for threatening a professor, prosecutors said in court documents released Friday, raising more questions about why campus police didn't report his actions to other authorities.
The revelation conflicts with the university's statements that James Holmes was denied access to non-public parts of the campus because he had withdrawn from school.
The name of the person Holmes allegedly threatened has been blacked out. In court testimony Aug. 30, University of Colorado psychiatrist Lynne Fenton, also a professor at the school, said she contacted campus police after meeting with Holmes on June 11.
University officials did not immediately return a message seeking comment.
After weeks of secrecy surrounding the case, most of the documents filed in court were released to the public on Friday. But the release failed to answer several key questions about the July 20 tragedy – including what allegedly...
The revelation conflicts with the university's statements that James Holmes was denied access to non-public parts of the campus because he had withdrawn from school.
The name of the person Holmes allegedly threatened has been blacked out. In court testimony Aug. 30, University of Colorado psychiatrist Lynne Fenton, also a professor at the school, said she contacted campus police after meeting with Holmes on June 11.
University officials did not immediately return a message seeking comment.
After weeks of secrecy surrounding the case, most of the documents filed in court were released to the public on Friday. But the release failed to answer several key questions about the July 20 tragedy – including what allegedly...
- 9/28/2012
- by AP
- Huffington Post
Aurora, Colo. -- Family members of some of the 12 people shot to death during a midnight movie showing in Colorado plan to go public Tuesday about some behind-the-scenes events they say need to be discussed.
The families have not said what those events were. They said in a statement that they would "speak with one voice" for the benefit of all the victims.
Anita Busch, a spokeswoman for the group, declined to elaborate on the topics.
Busch said she expects the families of most of the 12 people killed in the shootings to be represented.
The suspect in the July 20 shootings, 24-year-old James Eagan Holmes, faces charges of murder and attempted murder.
Police say Holmes was heavily armed and wearing body armor and a gas mask when he opened fire on the audience in a packed theater in the Denver suburb of Aurora during a showing of the latest Batman movie.
The families have not said what those events were. They said in a statement that they would "speak with one voice" for the benefit of all the victims.
Anita Busch, a spokeswoman for the group, declined to elaborate on the topics.
Busch said she expects the families of most of the 12 people killed in the shootings to be represented.
The suspect in the July 20 shootings, 24-year-old James Eagan Holmes, faces charges of murder and attempted murder.
Police say Holmes was heavily armed and wearing body armor and a gas mask when he opened fire on the audience in a packed theater in the Denver suburb of Aurora during a showing of the latest Batman movie.
- 8/28/2012
- by AP
- Huffington Post
Denver — The judge in the deadly Colorado theater shooting case refused Monday to lift a gag order that prevents the University of Colorado from releasing information about former graduate student and suspect James Holmes.
Arapahoe County District Judge William Sylvester also ruled that he would release some court documents in the case.
James Holmes, a former Ph.D. student at the university, is accused of going on a shooting rampage on July 20 at the midnight showing of the new Batman movie in suburban Denver, killing 12 people and injuring 58 others.
Members of the public will have access to a list of documents filed, as well as some submitted by attorneys. Some key documents, including the arrest affidavit that outlines law enforcement's case against Holmes, will remain sealed.
Sylvester said the case remains under investigation and releasing that information would harm Holmes' right to a fair trial and be contrary to public interest.
Arapahoe County District Judge William Sylvester also ruled that he would release some court documents in the case.
James Holmes, a former Ph.D. student at the university, is accused of going on a shooting rampage on July 20 at the midnight showing of the new Batman movie in suburban Denver, killing 12 people and injuring 58 others.
Members of the public will have access to a list of documents filed, as well as some submitted by attorneys. Some key documents, including the arrest affidavit that outlines law enforcement's case against Holmes, will remain sealed.
Sylvester said the case remains under investigation and releasing that information would harm Holmes' right to a fair trial and be contrary to public interest.
- 8/13/2012
- by AP
- Huffington Post
James Holmes’ lawyers claimed on Thursday that their client, the Aurora, Colo. shooting suspect, is mentally ill. The lawyers made the statement at a hearing in which several news outlets asked the judge to unseal documents relating to the July 20 movie theater massacre that left 12 dead and 58 injured. Nearly all documents are currently sealed and unavailable to the public, with only a few exceptions made by Judge William Sylvester. He has not yet ruled on the motion to unseal the documents. Holmes has been charged with 24 counts of first-degree murder and 116 counts of attempted
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- 8/10/2012
- by Sophie A. Schillaci
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Sitting in a Colorado courtroom with the same messy orange hair and dazed look as seen in his July 23 court appearance, James Holmes was charged with 24 counts of murder on Monday (July 30) for his shooting rampage at an Aurora, Colo., movie theater that left 12 people dead and 58 injured.
The Associated Press reports that Holmes, 24, was charged with two counts of first-degree murder -- one for allegedly intending to cause harm and one for allegedly acting with "extreme indifference to human life" -- for each person killed. Prosecutors also charged Holmes with 116 counts of attempted murder -- 58 for attempted premeditated murder and 58 for attempted murder with "extreme indifference."
"I don't think it's too hard to predict the path of this proceeding," said Craig Silverman, a former chief deputy district attorney in Denver. "This is not a whodunit. ... The only possible defense is insanity."
Monday's hearing was not televised at the request of the defense,...
The Associated Press reports that Holmes, 24, was charged with two counts of first-degree murder -- one for allegedly intending to cause harm and one for allegedly acting with "extreme indifference to human life" -- for each person killed. Prosecutors also charged Holmes with 116 counts of attempted murder -- 58 for attempted premeditated murder and 58 for attempted murder with "extreme indifference."
"I don't think it's too hard to predict the path of this proceeding," said Craig Silverman, a former chief deputy district attorney in Denver. "This is not a whodunit. ... The only possible defense is insanity."
Monday's hearing was not televised at the request of the defense,...
- 7/30/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Centennial, Colo. — Survivors of the Dark Knight Rises shooting rampage joined family members and friends of the victims in the courthouse here on Monday morning to watch James Eagan Holmes be charged with 142 counts, including 24 counts of first-degree murder in connection with the July 20 massacre. Victims, friends and family were led into the courtroom before the hearing while members of the media were placed in a holding area. No cameras were allowed in the courtroom for Holmes' second appearance in front of District Chief Judge William Sylvester but witnesses said Holmes appeared more subdued, uttering
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- 7/30/2012
- by Sheba Wheeler
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
James Eagan Holmes, who allegedly killed 12 and wounded 58 others at a midnight screening of "The Dark Knight Rises" in Aurora, Colorado Friday morning, made his first appearance in court Monday, according to MTV News.
In a Centennial, Colorado courtroom, the 24-year-old suspected shooter wore a maroon prison jumpsuit with his hair dyed bright red and looked "dazed" with his eyes cast down and "blinking erratically at times."
Holmes did not speak during the hearing, unlike many in similar situations, according to a court expert on CNN. Eighteenth Judicial District Chief William Sylvester ruled that there is probable cause to hold Holmes without bond on a first degree murder charge until more charges are filed next week.
Though formal charges are generally filed within 72 hours, extra time is being allowed for further investigation, and the charging is pushed back until next Monday, July 30. Holmes is likely to face more than 70 charges...
In a Centennial, Colorado courtroom, the 24-year-old suspected shooter wore a maroon prison jumpsuit with his hair dyed bright red and looked "dazed" with his eyes cast down and "blinking erratically at times."
Holmes did not speak during the hearing, unlike many in similar situations, according to a court expert on CNN. Eighteenth Judicial District Chief William Sylvester ruled that there is probable cause to hold Holmes without bond on a first degree murder charge until more charges are filed next week.
Though formal charges are generally filed within 72 hours, extra time is being allowed for further investigation, and the charging is pushed back until next Monday, July 30. Holmes is likely to face more than 70 charges...
- 7/23/2012
- by Laura Rosenfeld
- NextMovie
James Holmes, the man suspected of shooting 71 people in a Colorado movie theater on Friday, appeared in court Monday morning. With his hair dyed orange and outfitted in a jumpsuit, Holmes listened as Judge William Sylvester advised him of his rights. He was relatively inexpressive throughout, closing his eyes occasionally or glancing at the ground. Holmes has been in solitary confinement at a Arapahoe County detention facility, according to a report in the Associated Press. Holmes allegedly killed 12 people and injured 59 others during a midnight screening of "The Dark...
- 7/23/2012
- by Brent Lang
- The Wrap
The man accused of the shooting at a Colorado premiere of The Dark Knight Rises has made his first appearance in court. James Holmes, 24, is being represented by public defenders Tamara Brady and Daniel King. He was advised by his lawyers not to speak at today's arraignment hearing. District Chief Judge William Sylvester said that given the nature of the charges, Holmes would be held at a jail in Centennial, Colorado without bail. The judge explained that there was probable cause to try (more)...
- 7/23/2012
- by By Mayer Nissim
- Digital Spy
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