Gift Giving Guide for Crime Film and TV Fans

Whether you are looking for a gift for Christmas, Valentine's Day, a birthday, or any other holiday, it is important to find thoughtful gifts for your family and friends that will be appreciated and not returned. There are plenty of great websites from which to find excellent gift ideas, like www.redenvelope.com, but if you are looking for something specific for a crime film or television buff, consult this guide before hitting the stores.

Television Box Sets

"24-Season 1"

When this show premiered last October, it was the first show to take place in real time. The 24 episodes represented 24 hours in the life of Jack Bauer an agent with a Counter Terrorist Unit who is trying to stop an assassination attempt on a presidential candidate and protect his family. It promised to be intriguing, but it became more-one of the wildest rides on television and one of the most addictive programs on the air last season. This boxed set, which features the entire first season on six DVDs and an alternate ending to the first season, will make the perfect gift for any addict of the program, particularly for those persons who have just discovered the series during its second season.

"The Sopranos"

HBO's series providing an insider's view into the life of a New Jersey mobster has scored points with the critics, won numerous awards, and developed a solid fan base. The show's fascinating characters, gripping storylines, and its excellent actors make it worth owning to watch more than once. Season One, Two, and Three are currently available in boxed sets and one, or all, would make any holiday special for your friends or family who went into mourning when "The Sopranos" was on hiatus for a year.

Movies

Minority Report -Released on December 17th

Steven Speilberg's adaptation of Philip K. Dick's short story provides a view of a world where a new "Pre-Crime" division stops murder before it occurs, and a look at how such a system can fail. With dazzling special effects and first-rate performances from Tom Cruise, Samantha Morton, and Max Von Sydow, Minority Report offers something for fans of both crime films and science fiction. For the full review, see my June 28th article.

The Usual Suspects-Special Edition

Brian Grazer's 1995 film which posed the question, "Who is Keyser Soze?" has become a cult classic and was the film that really put Kevin Spacey on the map. Aided by Christopher McQuarrie's labyrinthine screenplay and the performances of a great ensemble cast including Spacey, Gabriel Byrne, Stephen Baldwin, Benecio del Toro, Kevin Pollock, and Chazz Palminteri, this a must-have for any crime film buff.

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