Quiz: Can You Identify These Femme Fatales from Classic Crime Novels?

Quiz: Can You Identify These Femme Fatales from Classic Crime Novels?

Women are tough. So is this quiz.

By Olivia Rutigliano | June 21, 2024

The Early Vampire Novel <em>The Vampyre</em> was Falsely Attributed to Lord Byron

The Early Vampire Novel The Vampyre was Falsely Attributed to Lord Byron

Olivia Rutigliano on the publishing history of J.W. Polidori's 1819 novel

By Olivia Rutigliano | June 14, 2024

Quiz: Can You Identify These Opening Lines of Classic Mystery and Crime Novels?

Quiz: Can You Identify These Opening Lines of Classic Mystery and Crime Novels?

How well do you remember these famous first sentences?

By Olivia Rutigliano | June 12, 2024

The Best Recent Horror Novels about Horror Movies

The Best Recent Horror Novels about Horror Movies

Hollywood tropes and studio settings abound in these bone-chilling novels, perfect for a hot summer read

By Olivia Rutigliano | June 7, 2024

Quiz: Can You Identify These Classic Detectives from their Descriptions?

Quiz: Can You Identify These Classic Detectives from their Descriptions?

Sleuth the sleuths!

By Olivia Rutigliano | June 5, 2024

Felonious American Presidents in TV and Film

Felonious American Presidents in TV and Film

The truth is stranger than fiction.. but fiction still tries its best!

By Olivia Rutigliano | May 31, 2024

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Bizarre and Shocking Real-Life Heists!

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Nutella, tarantulas, Parmesan cheese, and more!

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Several Observations Regarding <em>The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare</em>

Several Observations Regarding The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare

Olivia Rutigliano has a few questions for Guy Ritchie

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The Escapist Joys of <em>The Lavender Hill Mob</em>

The Escapist Joys of The Lavender Hill Mob

Olivia Rutigliano looks back on a delightful cornerstone of British cinema

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Falling Hard for <em>The Fall Guy</em>

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Olivia Rutigliano on David Leitch's romantic comedy stunt spectacular

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Walking Through

Walking Through "Elevator to the Gallows"

Olivia Rutigliano on Louis Malle's famed Paris-set noir

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On the Invention of M. Dupin

On the Invention of M. Dupin

A transcript from Olivia Rutigliano's talk on Poe and detective fiction at New York University Law School's Poe Room Event

By Olivia Rutigliano | April 26, 2024

“God Bless All of You, God Bless America, and God Bless ‘Big Fat Liar’”

“God Bless All of You, God Bless America, and God Bless ‘Big Fat Liar’”

Olivia Rutigliano looks back on a classic of millennial cinema

By Olivia Rutigliano | April 25, 2024

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