Tag Archives: crime

Movie Review: Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead

Posted on December 7, 2010 by Lawrence Person

Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead Director: Sidney Lumet Writer: Kelly Masterson Starring: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Ethan Hawke, Albert Finney, Marisa Tomei, Michael Shannon This is a “heist gone wrong” film that had gotten lots of great reviews, including from … Continue reading →

Posted in crime, Movies | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Public Service Announcement

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Lawrence Person

Just for the record, I would like to note that I am not a 53-year old homeless Florida would-be bank robber. I am also distinctly paler of hue. Also, while I have never robbed a bank in the past, and … Continue reading →

Posted in crime | Tagged , | 1 Comment

“I find your lack of cash disturbing. Put the money in the bag or get Force-choked!”

Posted on July 24, 2010 by Lawrence Person

Darth Vader robs a bank on Long island. Now we know the real reason George Lucas banned David Prowse from Star Wars conventions…

Posted in Movies, Science Fiction | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous Drug Lords

Posted on June 12, 2010 by Lawrence Person

Here are some pretty interesting pictures from a bust at a Mexican drug lord’s house. The giant piles of cash and the tacky gold-plated guns are pretty much par for the course, but the rest of the house is, believe … Continue reading →

Posted in crime | Tagged , , | 5 Comments

Great Moments in American Forgery

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Lawrence Person

From the “Old News is So Exciting” front, from half a century ago, here’s the story of Joseph Cosey, one of the greatest forgers in American History. Cosey received an even greater tribute from the New York Public Library when, … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, crime | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Frank Frazetta attempts to steal paintings by Frank Frazetta

Posted on December 10, 2009 by Lawrence Person

It’s not every day you read about an attempted $20 million art heist, much less from the museum dedicated to the works of famous fantasy artist Frank Frazetta. However, the real kicker is that the perp (or, technically speaking, “alleged” … Continue reading →

Posted in Clueless Dorks, crime, Science Fiction | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Protip: Drive-bys

Posted on November 11, 2009 by Lawrence Person

If you’re going to conduct a drive-by shooting, roll down the window first. It didn’t take Sherlock Holmes to crack this case… (Hat tip: Bill Crider. )

Posted in Clueless Dorks, crime | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment