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Keith Roysdon
Keith Roysdon was a newspaper reporter covering government, politics, corruption and sometimes crime for nearly 40 years. He failed at retirement and is again writing for newspapers. He also writes fiction and is co-author of three true crime books. For CrimeReads, he has written about “Bosch,” “Justified,” author Dennis Lehane, noir films and odd and offbeat TV movies of the 1970s. On Twitter, he is @keithroysdon.
1980s Noir Films Are Better Than 1940s Noir Films: Discuss.
1980s crime films are more sophisticated than their 1940s predecessors. But are they better?
In 1970s America, Bizarre TV Movie Thrillers Were All the Rage
Terror, horror and noir: they came from the small screen...
Bosch Season 7 Preview: In a Changed World, How Should We Feel About Police Shows?
What to expect from the new, final season of the hit series from Michael Connelly and company.
A Brief History of the Rise—and Evolution—of True Crime Books
Who writes true crime? It was once the domain of lawyers, reporters, and cops. But not anymore.
Coming To Terms With ‘Lost,’ All These Years Later
It was a wild, sprawling show full of mysteries that were never solved and a finale that angered viewers. Maybe that's okay.
Peter Lorre and Sydney Greenstreet: Film Noir's Greatest Odd Couple
For two actors, a chance pairing in "The Maltese Falcon" conjured up a strange charisma—and an enduring partnership.
The Relationships Were What Made 'Justified' Truly Special—They're Why We're Still Watching Today
Over six seasons, 'Justified' explored the complex, twisted roots of Elmore Leonard's distinct vision of Harlan County.
Hitchcock Presents: A Brief History of the Weird, Wild Hitchcock Shows That Once Dominated TV
In the 1960s, Alfred Hitchcock was everywhere, and his anthology series became a hotbed for young talent and strange stories.
After 35 Years, the Murder of Two Teenagers Still Haunts a City—and True Crime Writers
In 1985, Kimberly Dowell and Ethan Dixon were murdered in Muncie, Indiana. In the aftermath, a community banded together.
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