Stylish story of an ace reporter (Eric Stoltz) covering the murder of a writer (Dennis Hopper). Emma: Jennifer Connelly. Elliott: Dermot Mulroney. Shaw: Vincent Price. Mrs. Burgess: Joanna Miles. Burgess: Bradford Dillman. Booth: William H. Macy. Written by Keith Reddin (who plays Simon). Directed by Bruno Barreto.