First story in When the Women Come out to Dance doesn’t disappoint.  Slick LA doll’s house burns down in a Malibu hills fire.  Ex-Detroit cop turned insurance fraud investigator shows up and the sparks fly.  House full of Asian (you don’t say Oriental) decor provides motive for arson if the ‘runs like hell’ rabbit on fire doesn’t explain it.  Complete with a nod to coyotes, fine Malibu Gold and martninis, this one kicks off what’s sure to be a great collection of short stories from the Master.

Scrum - 24 July 2008 01:36 PM

First story in When the Women Come out to Dance doesn’t disappoint.

Wait till you get to “When the Women Come out to Dance” and “Tenkiller.” Fantastic stories. Also, maybe because I’m a big fan of Raymond Carver (What We Talk About When We Talk About Love) I really like “Hanging Out At the Buena Vista.”

What’s going on with the movie version of “Sparks?” Every story in this collection would make a great short film. “Tenkiller” would even work with Bruce Willis (he owns the rights, doesn’t he?) if he was serious about it.

What’s going on with the movie version of “Sparks?”

The short film may be ready for Sundance.

Tenkiller” would even work with Bruce Willis (he owns the rights, doesn’t he?)

Not any more.

Word is, Fire in the Hole might be sold to TV.

I love charley
the fireballer
has a story
in this collection
and a big role
tishamingo blues

Yeah, it was like reading from Tishomingo Blues all over again.  How Charlie gets his his start at the Tishomingo Hotel and Casino.  Even mentions the high diver and his routine.  The big redhead in her ‘house’ sassy as ever.  Mr. Leonard should bring these characters back to life in a new novel.

I just found this online.  The kid done good!  KILLSHOT and now “Sparks” for Joseph Gordon-Levitt—Screenplay, Director, and Producer for “Sparks”.

SPARKS

Synopsis:
Robin Harris, a sexy young widow is accused of burning her house down and is questioned by insurance investigator Joseph Canavan. The interrogation leads to an attraction and Canavan has to decide if he should turn Robin in or if he wants to see more of her.
Full Cast & Crew

Director Credit
Joseph Gordon-Levitt   Director

Cast Credit
Carla Gugino   Robin Harris
Eric Stoltz   Joseph Canavan
Sid Harris   Xander Berkeley

Production Credits   Credit
Beau Genot   Co-Producer
Elmore Leonard   Executive Producer
Melanie Donkers   Producer
Carla Gugino   Executive Producer
Sandra Chang   Co-Producer
Megan Freels   Producer
Crystal McAlerney   Co-Producer
Joseph Gordon-Levitt   Producer

Production Companies   Credit
Look At Me Films   Production Company
Hit Record   Production Company

Writer   Credit
Joseph Gordon-Levitt   Screenplay
Elmore Leonard   Source Material
Elmore Leonard   Story By

Film Camera   Credit
Byron Shaw   Director of Photography

SPARKS Website and Trailer (Short Version)

SPARKS

SPARKS Trailer (Long Version)

SPARKS Poster Collaboration

I’ve been bugging the producers for weeks to tell me when the trailer would be released.  Leave it to our Robb to scoop them…and me!

Scrum - 24 July 2008 01:36 PM

First story in When the Women Come out to Dance doesn’t disappoint.

You’re quite right. That’s a very interesting and sensitive story. I have a deep impression about this story. Can you give me the links of the other stories?

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Sparks the short film looks…strange, how else to say it based on that clip? “Sparks” the story, on the other hand, is and always will be a delight.

“Tenkiller,” enough there for a complete film. Women is a great Leonard compilation indeed.