Public Enemies (Original title)
Date: 2009 (Copyright)Countries: USA, JapanDirected by: Michael Mann
Production company billing: ©2009. Universal Studios Universal Pictures presents in association with Relativity Media a Forward Pass/Misher Films production in association with Tribeca Productions and Appian Way a Michael Mann film [end] In association with Dentsu Inc. Country of first publication: United States of America Dolby Digital/DTS/SDDS In Colour [2.35:1] Film Extracts: 'Manhattan Melodrama' (1934)
Synopsis: Crime drama. In the 1930s, bank robber John Dillinger is pursued by the agents of J. Edgar Hoover's newly established Federal Bureau of Investigation, which is able to catch criminals across State lines. Dillinger falls in love with a cloakroom attendant and they try to live the high life even as the law enforcers close in on them.
Genre: Crime
Releases
Date: 01 July 2009Country: USARelease type: unknownFormat: High-Definition Video - Colour - Sound - Dolby Digital / DTS (sound) / SDDSRuntime: 140 mins Dialogue (original): English
Title: Reviews: Public Enemies: Two-Disc Special EditionAuthor: STABLES, Kate Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Positif n587 January 2010 Pages: 60-63
Title: Présences du cinéma: Figure d'obsidienneAuthor: O'NEILL, Eithne Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Examines the use of violence in five films made between 2007 and 2009 in the USA: STREET KINGS, WE OWN THE NIGHT, THERE WILL BE BLOOD, NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN.
In: British Cinematographer n34 July 2009 Pages: 16-17
Title: Dante shoots digital.Author: BONHAM, Dixie Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article about the shooting of the film PUBLIC ENEMIES and the choice of HD, with comments from director of photography Dante Spinotti about filming, equipment and techniques used.
In: Positif n581/582 Jul/Aug 2009 Pages: 112-113
Title: Actualité: Public Enemies: Le sens des proportionsAuthor: VIVIANI, Christian Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Positif n581/582 Jul/Aug 2009 Pages: 114-118
Title: Actualité: Michael MannAuthor: HENRY, Michael Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: Michael Mann talks about the making of PUBLIC ENEMIES.
In: Empire n236 February 2009 Pages: 66-85
Title: 20 to watch in 2009Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: Previews for twenty films due to be released in 2009. Some contain brief production information and interviews.
In: Creative Screenwriting v16 n4 Jul/Aug 2009 Pages: [40]-44
Title: In the public eyeAuthor: CLINES, Peter Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Screenwriters Ronan Bennett and Ann Biderman talk about their work on PUBLIC ENEMIES, Michael Mann's film about the bank robber John Dillinger.
In: Empire n242 August 2009 Pages: 42-44
Title: In cinemas: Public EnemiesAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1712 4 Dec 2009 Page: 25
Title: Awards countdown: Crafts: Recognising the top talent...Author: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...below the line". Feature highlighting the 2010 awards contenders in the craft categories. Profile of the work of Colleen Atwood on PUBLIC ENEMIES and lists the other contenders in the costume design categories.
In: Sight and Sound v19 n8 August 2009 Pages: 24-27
Title: Gangsters special: part 1: Johnny too badAuthor: JAMES, Nick Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Critique of Michael Mann's PUBLIC ENEMIES. Praises the film's cinematography, though with mixed-feelings about the use of digital throughout but feels an exploration of the psychology of the characters is missed.
In: Sight and Sound v19 n8 August 2009 Page: 74
Title: Reviews: Public EnemiesAuthor: WESTWELL, Guy Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n235 January 2009 Pages: 20-24
Title: News etc.: Public EnemiesArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: Filmmaker Michael Mann discusses his reason for wanting to make a film about Depression-era gangster and folk hero, John Dillenger for his film PUBLIC ENEMIES and the casting of Johnny Depp in the lead role.
In: Empire n241 July 2009 Pages: 72-79
Title: Lyrical gangsterAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Filmmaker Michael Mann discusses the history and making of his true-life gangster film PUBLIC ENEMIES. Plus sidebars profile and interview with actress Marion Cotillard.
In: American Cinematographer v90 n7 July 2009 Pages: 24-30,32-33
Title: Big gunsAuthor: HOLBEN, Jay Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Cinematographer Dante Spinotti discusses the technical and creative challenges of shooting Michael Mann's PUBLIC ENEMIES digitally, whilst trying to recreate a 'period' feel
In: Cinema Scope n40 Autumn 2009 Pages: 25-30
Title: Vulgar Auteurism: The Case of Michael MannAuthor: TRACY, Andrew Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v19 n4 April 2009 Page: 27
Title: Cinematography: Dante's paradiseAuthor: CLARKE, Roger Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Part of a special feature on cinematography. Cinematographer Dante Spinotti, discusses his work and in particular his use of digital cameras when filming Michael Mann's PUBLIC ENEMIES.
In: Empire n246 December 2009 Pages: 136-140
Title: On the record, off the QT and not very hush hushAuthor: BRAUND, Simon Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with novelist James Ellroy about the influences upon his "neo-noir" crime fiction, his relationship with Hollywood, the adaptations of his novels and recent crime films he has liked and disliked.
In: Empire n246 December 2009 Page: 174
Title: At home/DVD new: Public EnemiesAuthor: HEWITT, Chris Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v19 n9 September 2009 Page: 78
Title: Reviews: Public EnemiesArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v19 n9 September 2009 Page: 96
Title: Additions & correctionsArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Additional filmographic data.
In: Empire n243 September 2009 Page: 149
Title: At home/TV: Public EnemiesAuthor: GRAYDON, Danny Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Variety 29 Jun 2009 Page: 35,42
Title: Film ReviewsAuthor: MCCARTHY, Todd Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film Comment v45 n5 Sep/Oct 2009 Page: 12
Title: The Mann effectAuthor: SARRIS, Andrew Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article commenting on Michael Mann's PUBLIC ENEMIES and the director's earlier work, as well as on several directors who share the surname Mann.
In: Screen International n1694 26 Jun 2009 Page: 28
Title: Reviews: Public EnemiesAuthor: GRIERSON, Tim Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v404 n3 21 Mar 2008 Page: 20,21
Title: Films in ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
Author: Larke-Walsh, George S. Pages: xv, 531 pages
Title: Johnny Depp: anatomy of an actor
Author: Vuillaume, Corinne Pages: 191 pages
Title: Gangsters and G-men on screen: crime cinema then and now
Author: PHILLIPS, Gene D. Pages: xii, 191 pages
Date: 2009 (Copyright)Countries: USA, JapanDirected by: Michael Mann
Production company billing: ©2009. Universal Studios Universal Pictures presents in association with Relativity Media a Forward Pass/Misher Films production in association with Tribeca Productions and Appian Way a Michael Mann film [end] In association with Dentsu Inc. Country of first publication: United States of America Dolby Digital/DTS/SDDS In Colour [2.35:1] Film Extracts: 'Manhattan Melodrama' (1934)
Synopsis: Crime drama. In the 1930s, bank robber John Dillinger is pursued by the agents of J. Edgar Hoover's newly established Federal Bureau of Investigation, which is able to catch criminals across State lines. Dillinger falls in love with a cloakroom attendant and they try to live the high life even as the law enforcers close in on them.
Genre: Crime
Releases
Date: 01 July 2009Country: USARelease type: unknownFormat: High-Definition Video - Colour - Sound - Dolby Digital / DTS (sound) / SDDSRuntime: 140 mins Dialogue (original): English
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(25)
In: Sight and Sound v20 n1 January 2010 Page: 89Title: Reviews: Public Enemies: Two-Disc Special EditionAuthor: STABLES, Kate Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Positif n587 January 2010 Pages: 60-63
Title: Présences du cinéma: Figure d'obsidienneAuthor: O'NEILL, Eithne Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Examines the use of violence in five films made between 2007 and 2009 in the USA: STREET KINGS, WE OWN THE NIGHT, THERE WILL BE BLOOD, NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN.
In: British Cinematographer n34 July 2009 Pages: 16-17
Title: Dante shoots digital.Author: BONHAM, Dixie Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article about the shooting of the film PUBLIC ENEMIES and the choice of HD, with comments from director of photography Dante Spinotti about filming, equipment and techniques used.
In: Positif n581/582 Jul/Aug 2009 Pages: 112-113
Title: Actualité: Public Enemies: Le sens des proportionsAuthor: VIVIANI, Christian Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
In: Positif n581/582 Jul/Aug 2009 Pages: 114-118
Title: Actualité: Michael MannAuthor: HENRY, Michael Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: Michael Mann talks about the making of PUBLIC ENEMIES.
In: Empire n236 February 2009 Pages: 66-85
Title: 20 to watch in 2009Article type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: Previews for twenty films due to be released in 2009. Some contain brief production information and interviews.
In: Creative Screenwriting v16 n4 Jul/Aug 2009 Pages: [40]-44
Title: In the public eyeAuthor: CLINES, Peter Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Screenwriters Ronan Bennett and Ann Biderman talk about their work on PUBLIC ENEMIES, Michael Mann's film about the bank robber John Dillinger.
In: Empire n242 August 2009 Pages: 42-44
Title: In cinemas: Public EnemiesAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Screen International n1712 4 Dec 2009 Page: 25
Title: Awards countdown: Crafts: Recognising the top talent...Author: GOODRIDGE, Mike Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...below the line". Feature highlighting the 2010 awards contenders in the craft categories. Profile of the work of Colleen Atwood on PUBLIC ENEMIES and lists the other contenders in the costume design categories.
In: Sight and Sound v19 n8 August 2009 Pages: 24-27
Title: Gangsters special: part 1: Johnny too badAuthor: JAMES, Nick Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Critique of Michael Mann's PUBLIC ENEMIES. Praises the film's cinematography, though with mixed-feelings about the use of digital throughout but feels an exploration of the psychology of the characters is missed.
In: Sight and Sound v19 n8 August 2009 Page: 74
Title: Reviews: Public EnemiesAuthor: WESTWELL, Guy Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Empire n235 January 2009 Pages: 20-24
Title: News etc.: Public EnemiesArticle type: PreviewLanguage: English
Description: Filmmaker Michael Mann discusses his reason for wanting to make a film about Depression-era gangster and folk hero, John Dillenger for his film PUBLIC ENEMIES and the casting of Johnny Depp in the lead role.
In: Empire n241 July 2009 Pages: 72-79
Title: Lyrical gangsterAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Filmmaker Michael Mann discusses the history and making of his true-life gangster film PUBLIC ENEMIES. Plus sidebars profile and interview with actress Marion Cotillard.
In: American Cinematographer v90 n7 July 2009 Pages: 24-30,32-33
Title: Big gunsAuthor: HOLBEN, Jay Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Cinematographer Dante Spinotti discusses the technical and creative challenges of shooting Michael Mann's PUBLIC ENEMIES digitally, whilst trying to recreate a 'period' feel
In: Cinema Scope n40 Autumn 2009 Pages: 25-30
Title: Vulgar Auteurism: The Case of Michael MannAuthor: TRACY, Andrew Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v19 n4 April 2009 Page: 27
Title: Cinematography: Dante's paradiseAuthor: CLARKE, Roger Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Part of a special feature on cinematography. Cinematographer Dante Spinotti, discusses his work and in particular his use of digital cameras when filming Michael Mann's PUBLIC ENEMIES.
In: Empire n246 December 2009 Pages: 136-140
Title: On the record, off the QT and not very hush hushAuthor: BRAUND, Simon Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with novelist James Ellroy about the influences upon his "neo-noir" crime fiction, his relationship with Hollywood, the adaptations of his novels and recent crime films he has liked and disliked.
In: Empire n246 December 2009 Page: 174
Title: At home/DVD new: Public EnemiesAuthor: HEWITT, Chris Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v19 n9 September 2009 Page: 78
Title: Reviews: Public EnemiesArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v19 n9 September 2009 Page: 96
Title: Additions & correctionsArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Additional filmographic data.
In: Empire n243 September 2009 Page: 149
Title: At home/TV: Public EnemiesAuthor: GRAYDON, Danny Article type: Soundtrack ReviewLanguage: English
In: Variety 29 Jun 2009 Page: 35,42
Title: Film ReviewsAuthor: MCCARTHY, Todd Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Film Comment v45 n5 Sep/Oct 2009 Page: 12
Title: The Mann effectAuthor: SARRIS, Andrew Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article commenting on Michael Mann's PUBLIC ENEMIES and the director's earlier work, as well as on several directors who share the surname Mann.
In: Screen International n1694 26 Jun 2009 Page: 28
Title: Reviews: Public EnemiesAuthor: GRIERSON, Tim Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: The Hollywood Reporter v404 n3 21 Mar 2008 Page: 20,21
Title: Films in ProductionArticle type: CreditsLanguage: English
Books held in BFI Reuben Library
(3)
Title: companion to the gangster filmAuthor: Larke-Walsh, George S. Pages: xv, 531 pages
Title: Johnny Depp: anatomy of an actor
Author: Vuillaume, Corinne Pages: 191 pages
Title: Gangsters and G-men on screen: crime cinema then and now
Author: PHILLIPS, Gene D. Pages: xii, 191 pages