Eight of the Best Meta Mysteries

Eight of the Best Meta Mysteries

Knowing, winking, playful mysteries to beguile and delight you!

By Olivia Rutigliano | October 2, 2026

Agatha Christie's Rarely-Adapted Tommy and Tuppence Series is Now a Show

Agatha Christie's Rarely-Adapted Tommy and Tuppence Series is Now a Show

And it's set in the present day.

By Olivia Rutigliano | September 17, 2026

This Year's Emmy Awards was All About Crime

This Year's Emmy Awards was All About Crime

Mysteries, cozies, thrillers, espionage... all the crime generes were present at this year's Emmys

By Olivia Rutigliano | September 16, 2026

Arturo Perez Reverte's Sherlock Holmes Pastiche <em>The Final Problem</em> Is Coming to Netflix!

Arturo Perez Reverte's Sherlock Holmes Pastiche The Final Problem Is Coming to Netflix!

Making a miniseries out of this book needed to happen. It's elementary!

By Olivia Rutigliano | September 14, 2026

We now have a trailer for Mike Flanagan's TV adaptation of <em>Carrie</em>

We now have a trailer for Mike Flanagan's TV adaptation of Carrie

And it's endorsed by Stephen King, himself!

By Olivia Rutigliano | September 10, 2026

The 96-Year-Old Murder Mystery Film With an All-Dog Cast That Just Broke the Internet

The 96-Year-Old Murder Mystery Film With an All-Dog Cast That Just Broke the Internet

MGM's "Who Killed Rover" is back in the conversation... but reminds us about an era before animal protections in Hollywood.

By Olivia Rutigliano | September 3, 2026

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By Olivia Rutigliano | September 1, 2026

After being shelved three years ago, Coyote vs. Acme is finally getting a theatrical release!

By Olivia Rutigliano | August 28, 2026

Season Six of Only Murders in the Building Is a Cozy British Village Mystery!!!!

By Olivia Rutigliano | August 26, 2026

Guy Ritchie's <em>The Gentlemen</em> Is Being Renewed. Again!

Guy Ritchie's The Gentlemen Is Being Renewed. Again!

Even before we season two, we know there's going to be a season three!

By Olivia Rutigliano | August 24, 2026

The Best Crimey Short Story Collections in Recent Years

The Best Crimey Short Story Collections in Recent Years

Got a few minutes? Polish off one of these atmospheric new (or newly collected) stories.

By Olivia Rutigliano | August 21, 2026

What do Norman Mailer and Charles Dickens Have in Common?

What do Norman Mailer and Charles Dickens Have in Common?

On the power of directly addressing audiences.

By Olivia Rutigliano | August 20, 2026

Why is everybody watching <em>The Town</em> all of a sudden?

Why is everybody watching The Town all of a sudden?

Affleck's back!? Kind of.

By Olivia Rutigliano | August 19, 2026

That Time Charlie Chaplin's Body Was Stolen From His Grave

That Time Charlie Chaplin's Body Was Stolen From His Grave

Now that's grave robbery!

By Olivia Rutigliano | August 14, 2026

Rachel Antonoff's Fall Fashion Collection is Noir-Themed!!

Rachel Antonoff's Fall Fashion Collection is Noir-Themed!!

There's even a trench coat!!

By Olivia Rutigliano | August 13, 2026

Guess what? The producer of <em>Psych</em> is Helming a new Show for the USA Network... Called <em>Sherlock’s Secretary</em>

Guess what? The producer of Psych is Helming a new Show for the USA Network... Called Sherlock’s Secretary

And it's based on a true story?

By Olivia Rutigliano | August 10, 2026

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