Sherlock Holmes <br>Vs. the French

Sherlock Holmes
Vs. the French

On Holmes's smack-talk about French detectives

By Olivia Rutigliano | March 19, 2025

Chekhov's Nail Gun: <em>Lethal Weapon 2</em> and the Calibration of Expectations

Chekhov's Nail Gun: Lethal Weapon 2 and the Calibration of Expectations

Olivia Rutigliano on one of the cleverest sequels in action movie history

By Olivia Rutigliano | March 14, 2025

A Whodunnit, according to <em>The Far Side</em>

A Whodunnit, according to The Far Side

Gary Larson's legendary cartoon contains a perfect conceit for a mystery

By Olivia Rutigliano | March 13, 2025

On Season One of <em>Search Party</em>

On Season One of Search Party

Olivia Rutigliano does a deep dive into one of the great, under-sung mystery pastiches

By Olivia Rutigliano | March 12, 2025

Turns Out, There's a Sequel to <em>The Westing Game</em>

Turns Out, There's a Sequel to The Westing Game

Ellen Raskin's estate contains not one but two previously unpublished mystery treasures

By Olivia Rutigliano | March 7, 2025

Is Dr. Watson finally getting his due?

Is Dr. Watson finally getting his due?

A new show is recognizing the consummate sidekick's undeniable Main Character Energy

By Olivia Rutigliano | February 28, 2025

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By Olivia Rutigliano | February 26, 2025

Shondaland's new Series is a Screwball Whodunnit Set in the White House

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What to Read Before and After Seeing Art Spiegelman: Disaster is My Muse

By Olivia Rutigliano | February 19, 2025

There's no Valentine's Day Movie Like <em>Some Like It Hot</em>

There's no Valentine's Day Movie Like Some Like It Hot

Love... murder... what more can you ask for (in a bubbly, buddy screwball comedy)?

By Olivia Rutigliano | February 14, 2025

Let's Talk About Spontaneous Combustion

Let's Talk About Spontaneous Combustion

...in the work of Charles Dickens

By Olivia Rutigliano | February 12, 2025

Wait, What?: Why is Michael Myers Such a Good Driver?

Wait, What?: Why is Michael Myers Such a Good Driver?

Olivia Rutigliano wonders about a vehicular quandrary in John Carpenter's horror classic

By Olivia Rutigliano | February 7, 2025

<em>Knives Out 3</em> has a production photo!

Knives Out 3 has a production photo!

We still don't know what it's about, but we have another clue...

By Olivia Rutigliano | February 5, 2025

No Country for Old Men">Scene of the Crime: <br>No Country for Old Men">

No Country for Old Men">Scene of the Crime:
"The Coin Toss" from
No Country for Old Men

Olivia Rutigliano breaks down the most famous scene from the Coen Brothers' masterpiece.

By Olivia Rutigliano | January 31, 2025

Sherlockiana and Mutual Aid: This Week on the Lit Hub Podcast

Sherlockiana and Mutual Aid: This Week on the Lit Hub Podcast

Featuring Jonny Diamond and Olivia Rutigliano

By Olivia Rutigliano | January 24, 2025

Wait, What?: Are We Sure Bane Can't Take Off His Mask?

Wait, What?: Are We Sure Bane Can't Take Off His Mask?

Olivia Rutigliano wonders about a logistical problem in Christopher Nolan's third Batman film

By Olivia Rutigliano | January 22, 2025

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