Aug 26, 2009 | Weekender
Novel Approach: More Elmore brilliance
If the name Elmore Leonard does not manage to create a synapse in your brain, signaling you to a memory of some quality American fiction, then you have missed the boat.
George Clooney Sounds Off on Pap Attack
The Peacemaker is going to war. George Clooney is fuming after shutterbugs allegedly snuck into his Italian compound and snapped a photo of a topless 13-year-old girl who was a guest at the villa.
Whidbey Island: Lock your vehicle! Car prowlers having a busy summer
Sue Frause photo. Island County Sheriff Mark Brown has sent out the following communique to islanders.
Zahn steps away from sidekick role
Artist: Zahn, Steve NEW YORK -- As far as Steve Zahn is concerned, there are worse things than being typecast.
Elmore Leonard talks about his new book, and his lust for Hollywood
Crime novelist Elmore Leonard has just published his 43rd book, Road Dogs. Frank Zappa once said of blues guitarist Elmore James that he "kept playing the same lick over and over, but I get the feeling he meant it." You could also say that about author Elmore Leonard .
'A Perfect Getaway' is far from being an ideal summer thriller
The first 60 minutes of the thriller "A Perfect Getaway" are entirely devoid of thrills, never a good sign in a thriller.
Actor Steve Zahn's roots were on the dramatic stage, which might have seemed surprising considering his big screen comedy career playing inept sidekicks in films like "Out of Sight" , "Happy, Texas" , and.... Actor Steve Zahn's roots were on the dramatic stage, which might have seemed surprising considering his big screen comedy career playing ...
Steve Zahn: the sidekick takes a bow
Steve Zahn, the guy with the messy rust-coloured hair, worried eyes and quivering lip, is everybody's favourite funny sidekick -- and it bothers him not a bit that he's in danger of becoming typecast.
Could Jon Hamm Hurt Don Draper?
The man in the gray flannel suit: Jon Hamm as Don Draper. AMC It's not exactly groundbreaking to say that the the future of Hollywood leading men goes by the name of Jon Hamm, but it's certainly a point that comes more into focus with each passing day.
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