Read Dan Skora’s review of Bonnie & Clyde, in It’s All Theatre
Thieves, scoundrels, and villains of every stripe can often achieve a notoriety that would otherwise be unavailable had they kept instead to the straight and narrow. All it takes for miscreants to achieve fame is to have their crimes plastered all over the front pages of newspapers. Having a catchy or melodic name helps, too. From Jesse James to Al Capone, there’s always been a wrongdoer whose evil deeds captured the eye of the public and turned them into celebrities.
