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Truffaut Interviews Hitchcock

mjdarlington — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 02:22:17 +0000

Two masters of noir film chat for approximately twelve hours about their childhoods, each of Hitchcock’s films and American film audiences. The series was broadcast on French radio in 1962.

Listen to the 25-part series on the HitchcockWiki.

Diary of a Young Psychopath

mjdarlington — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 23:27:52 +0000

This girl’s story is extremely disturbing to me, but if one is going to write stories about crime, one must explore the workings (or not) of the criminal mind.

A 14-year-old Missouri girl, Alyssa Bustamante, confessed to killing another girl and led authorities to the body. She described killing as enjoyable, according to the Guardian U.K. Bustamante’s friend said she talked to her about the crime before it happened, so apparently it was premeditated.

Top 5 Cities for Gang Violence

mjdarlington — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:20:49 +0000

This list will surprise you. The Atlantic Cities has compiled a list of the top five cities for gang violence in the U.S., and one of the cities is in Oklahoma. That’s right, Oklahoma.

The cities that ranked highest were Long Beach, Los Angeles, Newark, Oakland and Oklahoma City, according to the CDC. Apparently New York, Chicago, Detroit, Baltimore and New Orleans have some catching up to do.

CSI Glasses Allow Remote Investigation

mjdarlington — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:58:41 +0000

Crime scene investigation is about to take a whole new turn. The New Scientist reported that augmented reality glasses could turn crime scene investigation into a desk job.

Initially the glasses would allow investigators to build a 3D model of the original crime scene before evidence is removed for processing. More complete than crime scene photos, for sure. The glasses would also allow the wearer to contact someone back at the lab to review the crime scene footage.

In a related story, DARPA is working with Innovega on augmented reality contact lenses. Looks like science fact is becoming stranger than science fiction.

Film Noir: M

mjdarlington — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:50:58 +0000

Singles Targeted in Valentine’s Day Scams

mjdarlington — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:41:18 +0000

The LA Times warns consumers to be on the lookout for scams from would-be lovers on the internet.

Apparently the con artists flirt with a prospect, and then ask for money to travel to meet the object of their affections.

The Black Tulip

mjdarlington — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:50:28 +0000

For the love of Alain Delon!

John Travolta’s Car Dismembered

mjdarlington — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:21:15 +0000

Authorities arrested two men they say stole John Travolta’s classic Mercedes-Benz, but the car was already dismembered when it was recovered, with parts from the actor’s 1970 Mercedes 280 SL convertible on the chopping room floor.

Entire Building Stolen

mjdarlington — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 20:01:46 +0000

Scrap metal thieves in southwest suburban Shorewood stole an entire building.

High School is Dangerous

mjdarlington — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:02:34 +0000

At least it is in LA. Last week a high school student was murdered outside his home, and the police believe the motivation was “personal.”