Articles related to "American Crime"

The murder of Sylvia Likens is known as the most infamous crime in Indiana history. Ellen Page plays Sylvia, and Catherine Keener plays her killer.

Punishment for minor petty crimes were severe in the early days of American colonialism in order to protect fragile communities and establish necessary law and order.

In the early 1900's Belle Gunness murdered dozens of men and children for insurance money, and may have faked her own death in a fire.

The Mystery Writers of America is the leading association for crime writers in the United States, but there are worldwide organizations too. Here's a look at some.

The Northeast is home to cities with the highest and lowest crime rate ranking, according to CQ Press's new book.

Violent crime meets lust and desire in this gripping book by new author, Tyrenna Tolbert. Set in New York, it reveals a vicious world lurking beneath respectability.

Best-selling American crime writer James Ellroy, author of LA Confidential and The Black Dahlia, leads a unique bus tour down the mean streets of his own Los Angeles.

More of the same for Fox: Prison Break, House, Bones, and the OC return. Don't worry - American Idol will be back in January.

True Crime is a collection of nonfiction tales showcasing the best American crime writing. It can serve as a primer for creative writers who wish learn about the genre.

Director Will Lu reveals the story behind his award winning short film, the ups and downs of film production, and what it means to be an Asian American Filmmaker.

A detective and a professor solve mysterious cases through the detective's uncanny intuition, and the professor's ability with science. (6/10)

Rumors are flying about what will be picked up at this weeks Upfronts.

Elizabeth George's What Came Before He Shot Her is the first London-based crime novel by the American writer to feature characters outside her usual ensemble.

Phil Caveney took a few minutes away from working on his new projects to answer some questions about writing, publishing and the world of film!

Films noirs ('black films') were B-movies of the forties and fifties that shared a pervasive feeling or atmosphere of bleakness and corruption.

Spike Jonze, director of the film based on Maurice Sendak's popular children's story, delivers a melancholy tale of an insecure, young boy with a powerful imagination.

Stories about America's cities that feature minorities involved in crime, drugs and gangs are usually the norm for the nightly news broadcast or in online news headlines.

Wire In The Blood, a British crime drama from 2002-2008, is a solid show that utilizes Monk's eccentricity and The Mentalist's psychological tricks to solve tough crimes.

Award-winning actors Idris Elba and Chiwetel Ejiofor discuss their experiences as British children born to African immigrants