Elmore Leonard (1925–2013) wrote lean crime fiction and screenplays, shaping modern suspense with crisp, dialog-driven style.
George Clooney has been chosen to receive the Golden Lion at the 83rd Venice Film Festival, which runs from September 2–12. He has described the honor as tremendous and noted it may mean he is old. Venice holds personal significance for Clooney, including his 2014 marriage in the city.