Trusting in tech, the next Bill Gates Aug 24, 2009
Year one of the most notorious criminals in U.S. history John Dillinger was killed in a shootout with FBI agents outside the Biograph movie theater in Chicago: 1934. Estimated number of robberies annually across the U.S., according to the Census Bureau: 450,000 (including an average of 28 bank robberies a day). (Honolulu Advertiser)
Public Enemies Film Review Aug 15, 2009
It is a shame therefore that Mann s biography with Johnny Depp as John Dillinger and Christian Bale as his determined pursuant Melvin Purvis is a major disappointment. Opening with an intense shootout as Dillinger breaks his criminal comrades out of prison, Mann charts the last 3 years of Dillinger s life, with his whirlwind romance with Billie Frechette (played brilliantly by Marion Cotillard), his cat and mouse fight with FBI man Purvis and his demise outside a cinema. (Suite101.com)
Wis. cold-case suspect led life of crime Aug 13, 2009
In his book, Edwards portrays himself as a cross between Don Juan and John Dillinger. He traveled the country in the 1950s, hitchhiking, stealing cars, forging checks and picking up women, whom he used for sex and money. (Anchorage Daily News)
Meet 'Public Enemy' Johnny Depp Aug 8, 2009
The movie is about the story of the fast and dangerous life of John Dillinger ... Q. In your eyes, who was John Dillinger ... Funny enough, when I was a little kid, there was a long period where I was fascinated with John Dillinger. (India Times, India)
East Park to celebrate 100th birthday Aug 6, 2009
It will feature music, food, and activities ranging from a celebrity dunk tank to a silent auction and a display focusing on John Dillinger s 1934 robbery of the First National Bank in Mason City. Everything s free except for food, drinks, art/glow sticks, and the dunk tank. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Top Entertainment Stories Records related to Public Enemies film at National Archives in KC Aug 6, 2009
-- One of the summer's biggest blockbuster films has been the 1930s crime wave film, Public Enemies starring Johnny Depp as John Dillinger. The film centers on the experiences of Dillinger and in particular his relationship with Billie Frechette. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Dillinger letter sells for $60,400 at auction Aug 1, 2009
A letter hand written by John Dillinger sold for $60,400 in Chicago, more than ten times its pre-sale estimated value. The auction Tuesday by Leslie Hindman Auctioneers also netted $36,400 for a Colt Army Special. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
It's not discrimination Jul 31, 2009
A gun once carried by bank robber John Dillinger has brought $95,600 at a Texas auction. Heritage Auction Galleries in Dallas reports the winning bid for the Remington. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Movie capsules Jul 31, 2009
Public Enemies A disappointment from director Michael Mann, who tells the story of Depression-era bank robber John Dillinger without bothering to explain why. The fault s not Johnny Depp s - at this point, the actor is the definition of star power - but misguided camerawork and the lack of a story line. (Boston Globe)
In Theaters, July 30-Aug. 6 Jul 31, 2009
Public Enemies - FBI agent Melvin Purvis (Christian Bale) attempts to take down notorious gangster John Dillinger (Johnny Depp) and his bank-robbing cronies. (AP). (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Across a hundred years, a history of living Jul 30, 2009
Theres a little bit of Robin Hood or John Dillinger pride that comes from our infamy, Krueger said. That goes back to survival. (Forest Republican, WI)
Bank robber Dillinger's pistol sold for $95,000 at auction Jul 28, 2009
BEIJING, July 28 (Xinhuanet) -- A small pistol once belonging to John Dillinger, one of the most infamous bank robbers in the United States in the early 1930s, has brought 95,600 U.S. dollars at a Texas auction, media reports said Monday. Heritage Auction Galleries in Dallas reports the winning bid for the Remington. (Xinhuanet, China)
Dillinger pistol sold at auction for $95,600 Jul 28, 2009
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Timberlake breaks in his golf course Jul 28, 2009
DALLAS A gun once carried by bank robber John Dillinger has brought $95,600 at a Texas auction. Heritage Auction Galleries in Dallas reports the winning bid for the Remington. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Slape: Fame or fury -- what's in a name? Jul 27, 2009
So what drove Jeffery Dahmer, Ted Bundy, John Wayne Thomson, Joseph Kondro, John Dillinger and Charles Manson to the dark side. I m gonna toss this idea out there: It wasn t their names. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Actor remembers Hagerstown experience with fondness Jul 27, 2009
Lang is in Public Enemies, in which Johnny Depp portrays gangster John Dillinger. Lang has two other movies coming out this year. (The Herald-Mail Online)
Explore the gangster era online Jul 27, 2009
The film chronicled, with somewhat reasonable accuracy, the life and death of 1930s era gangster John Dillinger ... July 22, 1934: John Dillinger Sept. 22, 1934: Charles Makley (Dillinger associate) ... A good site for information on the life and times of John Dillinger. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Today in History Jul 27, 2009
On July 22, 1934, bank robber John Dillinger was shot to death by federal agents outside Chicago's Biograph Theater, where he had just watched the Clark Gable movie "Manhattan Melodrama.". Today in History. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
* FILM REVIEW: Johnny be bad Jul 24, 2009
Johnny Depp is public enemy No. 1 in Michael Manns stylish account of John Dillingers escapades ... STARRING: JOHNNY DEPP (JOHN DILLINGER), CHRISTIAN BALE (MELVIN PURVIS), BILLY CRUDUP (J. EDGAR HOOVER), MARION COTILLARD (BILLIE FRECHETTE), STEPHEN LANG (CHARLES WINSTEAD), JAMES RUSSO (WALTER DIETRICH), JASON CLARKE (JOHN RED HAMILTON) ... The problem all begins with Johnny Depps John Dillinger, who looks down the road of bank heists toward either death or some kind of transcendence. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
A Month of Gloomy Thursdays for Health Care Plan Jul 24, 2009
Can you imagine John Dillinger barging into your bank, spray bullets all over the wall with his machine gun, and say; "This is a rich guy stickup; everybody with over $100 in their wallet better hand it over now!". No, of course not. (Townhall.com)
Watch the Pubic Enemies trailer Jul 24, 2009
In the action-thriller Public Enemies, acclaimed filmmaker Michael Mann directs Johnny Depp, Christian Bale and Academy Award; winner Marion Cotillard in the story of legendary Depression-era outlaw John Dillinger (Depp);the charismatic bank robber whose lightning raids made him the number one target of J. Edgar Hoover;s fledgling FBI and its top agent, Melvin Purvis (Bale), and a folk hero to much of the downtrodden public. No one could stop Dillinger and his gang. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Documentary in Texas on death of robber Dillinger Jul 23, 2009
BELTON, Texas (AP) - Digital shooting is expected to wrap Thursday in Belton on a documentary film on the death of notorious bank robbery John Dillinger. Local lore says Dillinger passed through the Central Texas town before being gunned down in Illinois. (KSLA.com, LA)
The Starting Point: A lettuce recall, a pot tax and a botched surgery Jul 23, 2009
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Fried chicken was one of John Dillinger's favorite country-style meals prepared by his mother on the Dillinger farm in Indiana ... Published: Wednesday, July 22, 2009 1:35 PM EDT Even when on the run as Public Enemy No. 1, John Dillinger still found time to get back to his parents' farm in Mooresville, Ind ... Sissom was talking to Mike Thompson, whose uncle was John Dillinger. (The Herald-Palladium)
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Public Enemies : Johnny's so bad that he's good Jul 22, 2009
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Public Enemies: The Sparrow VS The Bat Jul 22, 2009
" Aww... Group hug! Both are in the new Michael Mann action flick Public Enemies, a biopic of infamous bank robber John Dillinger during the Great Depression. While Johnny takes on the lead role, Christian plays his nemesis, FBI Agent Melvin Purvis. But even as much as we admire these two Hollywood powerhouses who have amassed a sizeable number of unforgettable movie characters (think Edward Scissorhands, Jack Sparrow, Patrick Bateman, Batman...), your hardworking journalists here at TODAY do... (Channelnewsasia.com)
U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for July 22 Jul 22, 2009
One of the most notorious criminals in U.S. history -- John Dillinger -- was killed on this day 75 years ago, in a shootout with FBI agents outside the Biograph movie theater in Chicago. His trail of bank robberies, murders and jail escapes throughout the Midwest had made Dillinger the first official "public enemy number one." The events of that hot July night have been described as the beginning of the end of the era of famous gangsters. (PR Newswire)
Artist tackles multiple tasks on 'Public Enemies' film set Jul 22, 2009
Star worked as an intern for the film company's costume designer, served as a photo double for lead actress Marion Cotillard and appeared in the John Dillinger biopic as an extra. "I did get to meet a few of the stars when they came in for costume fittings, but I never got a chance to meet Johnny Depp," said Star, who in May earned a degree in art (specializing in digital media) from the University of Georgia. (Athens Banner-Herald)
'Public Enemy' Tommy Carroll was gunned down in Waterloo (4605) Jul 22, 2009
In "Public Enemies," released July 1 by Universal Studios, Johnny Depp stars as John Dillinger, the charismatic gangster pursued by federal lawman Melvin Purvis Jr., played by Christian Bale. Also making an appearance in the film is Dillinger henchman Tommy Carroll (played by Spencer Garrett) who in real life was gunned down by Waterloo police officers at the tail end of Dillinger's reign of crime. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
FBI: 'Limping bandit' is suspect in 23 bank heists Jul 22, 2009
Before becoming Public Enemy No. 1, gangster John Dillinger pulled off his first bank robbery in a sleepy Ohio town ... Before becoming Public Enemy No. 1, gangster John Dillinger pulled off his first bank robbery in a sleepy Ohio town. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Bad boys (17) Jul 21, 2009
"Casper Tribune-Herald, 1934Outlaw No. 1 -- A heat wave across the country that week claimed nearly 800 people, and may have contributed to the July 22 death of John Dillinger. "Coatless, Dillinger carried his gun ... "It was the end of John Dillinger." ... Another page 1 story announced the circling vultures: "Showmen scrambled for mementoes, the more gruesome the better, of John Dillinger demise today."'I'll give a thousand dollars for the shirt he was wearing, if the heirs will sell it,'"... (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
An accent on radiance Jul 19, 2009
Public Enemies is base 00004000 d on the story of dapper fugitive John Dillinger and his love for former cloakroom attendant Billie Frechette. Against a 1930s backdrop, the two share passionate scenes in the film and Cotillard, who plays Frechette, confirms: "Yes, Johnny is a good kisser." But for the love scenes, Cotillard preferred to keep her clothes on and Depp agreed with her decision. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Rural Brainerd man's former car fit right into 'Public Enemies' script Jul 19, 2009
That movie ended up being Johnny Depp's latest endeavor, the story of John Dillinger, dubbed "Public Enemies.". The 1934 LaSalle fits in chronologically with the movie, as 1934 was the year that John Dillinger was shot and killed outside a Chicago movie theater. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Anthony Lane: The new “Harry Potter.” Jul 17, 2009
The last time we saw anything of this description was a couple of weeks ago, as John Dillinger, in Public Enemies, flew to Indiana, on a drenching night, and into a similar fusillade. It was the most gorgeous of scenes, from the silvery flanks of the airplane to the magnesium flares of the welcoming throng, and it told us something that press and public alike had already bought into the mythology in which this hoodlum (in reality, not the most glamorous of souls) had sought to wrap himself. (New Yorker)
Exhibit depicting Dillingers exploits at RAM through Sept. 6 Jul 16, 2009
RACINE As Johnny Depp brings John Dillinger to life in local theaters in the film Public Enemies, the Racine Art Museum is hosting its own telling of the legendary gangster s story. The Scene of the Crime: Warrington Colescott Depicts Dillinger, an exhibit on display at the RAM, features prints based on Dillinger s exploits, created by Colescott. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Dillinger Exhibit to Open July 15 Jul 15, 2009
Indianapolis - An Exhibit featuring artifacts, photographs and documents about Depression-era gangster John Dillinger will open July 15 at the Indiana State Library in Indianapolis. The exhibit follows the scheduled July 1 release of the new Dillinger movie "Public Enemies," starring Johnny Depp. (FOX61, CT)
Fulton area man arrested for three bank robberies Jul 14, 2009
Wolfe and his accomplice, Michael A. Leak, 18, of Columbia allegedly took to robbing banks a lot like the style of the late John Dillinger, who is portrayed in the current hit movie, Public Enemies, playing around the nation starring Johnny Depp. The FBI accuses Wolfe and Leak of a recent Dillinger-style crime spree similar to that portrayed in the movie. (Fulton Sun, MO)
'Bruno' struts to top spot at box office Jul 13, 2009
"Public Enemies," starring Johnny Depp as notorious US gangster John Dillinger, pulled in 14. 1 million dollars in its second week in theaters. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Critic's Rave: 'Public Enemy' makes friends in the theater Jul 13, 2009
I cannot think of a single film that has received the amount of Wisconsin press that Michael Mann s new John Dillinger biopic, Public Enemies, has garnered over the last year. Perhaps it was the local entertainment story of the year simply because of the novelty of seeing the many Wisconsin shooting locations up on the big screen, from Madison and Milwaukee to Manitowish Waters, the setting of an epic shootout between Dillinger and the FBI at the Little Bohemia Lodge. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
The Citizen's Cinema Jul 13, 2009
" More Christian Bale: "Terminator: Salvation," "Public Enemies" (though the latter could prove a rare bright spot given the involvement of Johnny Depp, as bank robber John Dillinger, and director Michael Mann). And more Pixar, but the CG animation studio has yet to disappoint.The schedule reeks of safety. Mainstream audiences will bring some degree of familiarity to almost all of these movies, and that feeling casts them as safer bets than novel stories told by new faces.Please bear in mind,... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
'Bruno' looks to follow footsteps of 'Borat' at the box office Jul 13, 2009
Johnny Depp's John Dillinger biopic, Public Enemies, was fourth with $14. 1 million. (USA Today)
Depp for Best Actor? Jul 12, 2009
Lean and fast, "Public Enemies" is an epic thriller starring Johnny Depp as gangster John Dillinger, who captivated Americans with his dangerous life for a generation. The shootout robberies, choreographed by the Chicago-born Michael Mann and captured by Dante Spinotti's fluid chiaroscuro cinematography, are dazzling, as are the 1930s Depression-era details, with the criminals' favored fedoras and long coats, and the soundtrack featuring Billie Holiday and Gene Autry. (Fox News)
IN MY LIBRARY: KEITH HERNANDEZ Jul 12, 2009
"I'm kind of reading three books right now, including one on John Dillinger," Keith Hernandez says. "Why? Don't ask me.". (New York Post -- Opinions)
Critic's Rave: 'Public Enemy' makes friends in the theater Jul 12, 2009
I cannot think of a single film that has received the amount of Wisconsin press that Michael Mann s new John Dillinger biopic, Public Enemies, has garnered over the last year. Perhaps it was the local entertainment story of the year simply because of the novelty of seeing the many Wisconsin shooting locations up on the big screen, from Madison and Milwaukee to Manitowish Waters, the setting of an epic shootout between Dillinger and the FBI at the Little Bohemia Lodge. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
• Dillinger's Ohio crime spree left out of new movie Jul 11, 2009
Before becoming Public Enemy No. 1, gangster John Dillinger pulled off his first bank robbery in a sleepy Ohio town. . (Herald Sun)
The Citizen's Cinema Jul 11, 2009
" More Christian Bale: "Terminator: Salvation," "Public Enemies" (though the latter could prove a rare bright spot given the involvement of Johnny Depp, as bank robber John Dillinger, and director Michael Mann). And more Pixar, but the CG animation studio has yet to disappoint.The schedule reeks of safety. Mainstream audiences will bring some degree of familiarity to almost all of these movies, and that feeling casts them as safer bets than novel stories told by new faces.Please bear in mind,... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Movie reviews Jul 11, 2009
Too bad John Dillinger never stole any quality scripts. By Matt Pais - June 29, 2009. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Depp's charm obscures Dillinger's true nature in 'Public Enemies' Jul 10, 2009
With Michael Mann's new film about John Dillinger (based on the book, "Public Enemies: America's Greatest Crime Wave and the Birth of the FBI, 1933-34"), there are countless criminals and lawmen with their own links and back-stories ... With Michael Mann's new film about John Dillinger (based on the book, "Public Enemies: America's Greatest Crime Wave and the Birth of the FBI, 1933-34"), there are countless criminals and lawmen with their own links and back-stories ... With Michael Mann's new... (Juneau Empire)
In 'Dillinger is Dead,' alienation lives Jul 10, 2009
John Dillinger s the most alive presence in both. Ty Burr can be reached at. (Boston Globe)
Critic's Rave: 'Public Enemy' makes friends in the theater Jul 10, 2009
I cannot think of a single film that has received the amount of Wisconsin press that Michael Mann s new John Dillinger biopic, Public Enemies, has garnered over the last year. Perhaps it was the local entertainment story of the year simply because of the novelty of seeing the many Wisconsin shooting locations up on the big screen, from Madison and Milwaukee to Manitowish Waters, the setting of an epic shootout between Dillinger and the FBI at the Little Bohemia Lodge. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Public Enemies: The Death of Dillin... Jul 9, 2009
Most of the film is a nerve-wrenching cat-and-mouse chase that leaves the audience at the edge of its seat, but it takes the occasional break to introduce its main character John Dillinger, played by Johnny Depp ... Depp gives a more reserved, emotionally brooding perspective of the infamous John Dillinger ... Johnny Depp as John Dillinger. (Suite101.com)
Bank Robber Inspired By Movie Trailer Jul 9, 2009
(AP) - Shelton police say a suspected bank robber got his inspiration from ad for a movie about infamous 1930s bank robber John Dillinger. Twenty-six-year-old Shawn Gullberg is accused of robbing two banks and telling police that a commercial advertising the movie "Public Enemies," gave him the idea for how to make money for drugs quickly. (FOX61, CT)
Cinema File: 'Public Enemies' seriously misfires Jul 9, 2009
I actually found myself feeling sorry not only for Johnny Depp (who plays John Dillinger) and all the other talented cast members (including brief but memorable turns by Lili Taylor and Giovanni Ribisi, great actors I never see much of these days), but everyone who had a hand in creating the sets, costumes, firearms, automobiles and other important items from the period in which "Public Enemies" takes place ... The real-life John Dillinger was a movie buff - so much so he met his demise right... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Mammoth showing for Ice Age movie Jul 8, 2009
Public Enemies, which also stars Christian Bale and Marion Cotillard, tells the true story of 1930s bank robber John Dillinger. Comedy The Hangover, which tells the tale of a wild Las Vegas bachelor party, dropped from two to four, taking 1. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
New film has Tucson revisiting Dillinger's arrest Jul 7, 2009
"We're celebrating the police department of Tucson and the capture of John Dillinger. Nobody could get their hands on Dillinger," said Todd Hanley, operations manager at Hotel Congress. Jonathan Mincks, a professional entertainer, has played Dillinger at Hotel Congress events for more than 15 years and was to be in character again Wednesday. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Depp's 'Public Enemies': Dillinger Captured at Last Jul 7, 2009
Director Michael Mann (The Insider) mounts a technically proficient, visually enthralling crime drama anchored by the low-key but captivating performance of Johnny Depp as legendary bank robber John Dillinger. Christian Bale is one-note as Melvin Purvis, the lead FBI agent on the case. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Depp Exit Poll Results Jul 7, 2009
July 6, 2009 - He's played Willy Wonka, , Ichabod Crane, Jack Sparrow, Edward Scissorhands, and most recently John Dillinger in Michael Mann's Public Enemies. But there's seemingly no end in sight for the varied and sometimes out-there characters that is willing to take on. (IGN FilmForce)
'Transformers' beat 'Dinosaurs' at box office Jul 7, 2009
In third place was new release "Public Enemies," starring Johnny Depp as notorious US gangster John Dillinger, which pulled in 25. 3 million dollars in its first week. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Ice Age vs. Transformers: It's a Draw! Jul 6, 2009
" But the Independence weekend smackdown between last week's champ Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen and the cartoon contender Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs ended in a tie, with each film earning $42.5 million at the North American box office if you believe the official numbers. Related Stories A distant third, with $26 million for the weekend, was Public Enemies, with Johnny Depp impersonating John Dillinger under Michael Mann's direction. Somehow, the story of a bank robber who died 75... (Time.com)
`Transformers,' `Ice Age' Tie for Box Office Lead on U.S. July 4 Weekend Jul 6, 2009
Public Enemies stars Depp as Great Depression-era gangster John Dillinger. In the film, Dillinger and his gang become folk heroes as they rob banks across the U.S. Midwest. (Bloomberg -- US)
Upcoming movies now appearing in a book near you Jul 5, 2009
The book: Vanity Fair correspondent Bryan Burrough ("Barbarians at the Gate") wrote this true-crime tale of John Dillinger, Bonnie and Clyde, Pretty Boy Floyd and an ambitious bureaucrat named J. Edgar Hoover. Worth reading. (Erie Times-News, PA)
IGN Meets Michael Mann Jul 5, 2009
The film tells the story of 1930s gangster John Dillinger (played by ) and the FBI's attempts to capture him, lead by Christians Bale's Agent Purvis ... MM: The appeal of this picture was to bring the audience, Johnny Depp and myself into a really intimate relationship with John Dillinger ... What was he thinking when he's in that movie theatre, seeing Clark Gable - who to an extent is playing John Dillinger - saying there's a choice in life; rot in prison for the rest of your life, or die the... (IGN FilmForce)
Thompson on Hollywood Jul 5, 2009
Mann's movie is based on the well-known , which covers bank robber John Dillinger and his various cohorts at length ... Do audiences want Depp as a of Depression-era bank robber John Dillinger. (Variety)
Entertainment Jul 5, 2009
One is John Dillinger, a gallant bank robber, and his gang. The other is a new national police force being assembled by an ambitious administrator named J. Edgar. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
