Crime 101: "The movie is about the haves and the have‑nots, and about the pressure to be “somebody,” this endless pursuit of status and where that can land you."

A vHopeful Conversation with writer, director, producer Bart Layton about his brilliant LA set noir in theaters right now in week 5 so run to catch it while you can!

Set against the sun-bleached grit of Los Angeles, Crime 101 weaves the tale of an elusive jewel thief (Chris Hemsworth) whose string of heists along the 101 freeway have mystified police. When he eyes the score of a lifetime, his path crosses that of a disillusioned insurance broker (Halle Berry) who is facing her own crossroads. Convinced he has found …