Twelve crime movies where justice actually prevails

Twelve crime movies where justice actually prevails

Political and legal and journalism movies to cheer along to, this post Blue Wave weekend

By Olivia Rutigliano | November 6, 2026

7 essential 1970s NYC noir books and films

7 essential 1970s NYC noir books and films

Rosanne Limoncelli recommends evocative work from James Mills, Judith Rossner, and more

By Rosanne Limoncelli | November 6, 2026

Apropos of nothing, you should watch <em>The Night Agent</em>

Apropos of nothing, you should watch The Night Agent

Want to relive "competent, honest forces defeat reckless and nefarious American government officials?"

By Olivia Rutigliano | November 5, 2026

A Guide to the Blofelds

A Guide to the Blofelds

Bond's archnemesis is a man of many faces (and was involved in many real-life copyright disputes)!

By Olivia Rutigliano | November 4, 2026

How Alain Delon Got Caught Up in a Murder Investigation at the Height of His Fame

How Alain Delon Got Caught Up in a Murder Investigation at the Height of His Fame

Excerpted from the new book, 'Murder in Paris '68'

By Edward Chisholm | November 3, 2026

Three Italian Heist Films You Need to See

Three Italian Heist Films You Need to See

Welcome to an incredibly enjoyable trilogy of crime comedies starring Marcello Mastroianni and Vittorio Gassman

By Olivia Rutigliano | November 2, 2026

Best Reviewed
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  • Stations
  • West of Loveland
  • Castles: A Fortified History of the World
  • Sweet Pea
  • The Pen: A Human History
  • Is It Too Late to Make a Run for It?
  • Gloria Don't Speak
  • The Heights
  • The King Under the Mountain: In Search of J. R. R. Tolkien
  • Just a Shot Away: Martin Scorsese's Life in Film

Suspenseful not-exactly-horror movies to watch, this Halloween

By Olivia Rutigliano | October 30, 2026

What should you watch this weekend? (Oct 30 - Nov 1, 2026)

By Dwyer Murphy | October 30, 2026

Why The Mechanic, not The Jackal, Is the Ultimate 1970s Movie Hitman

By J.M. Berger | October 29, 2026

<em>Succession</em>, but make it supernatural

Succession, but make it supernatural

In these dark fantasy novels, siblings compete to inherit business empires built upon terrible deeds and unnatural powers

By Molly Odintz | October 28, 2026

Rosemary's Grandbabies: How a New Wave of Horror Changed America

Rosemary's Grandbabies: How a New Wave of Horror Changed America

Adapted from the new book, 'Body and Blood: Catholic Horror in America'

By Matthew J. Cressler, Jack Lee Downey Kathleen Holscher, and Michael Pasquier | October 28, 2026

Sparkle: Teen Dreams and Ghetto Superstars

Sparkle: Teen Dreams and Ghetto Superstars

Michael Gonzales on a classic of 1970s NYC cinema.

By Michael Gonzales | October 28, 2026

The agony and the ecstasy of <br> <em>If Beale Street Could Talk</em>

The agony and the ecstasy of
If Beale Street Could Talk

Barry Jenkins's adaptation of the 1974 James Baldin novel is beautiful and heartbreaking

By Olivia Rutigliano | October 26, 2026

Westminster Abbey's Roman sarcophagus mystery remains have been identified!

Westminster Abbey's Roman sarcophagus mystery remains have been identified!

Finally!

By Olivia Rutigliano | October 23, 2026

Noah Segan discusses his new film, 'The Only Living Pickpocket in New York'

Noah Segan discusses his new film, 'The Only Living Pickpocket in New York'

The writer-director on working with John Turturro and making a five-borough quest film.

By Radha Vatsal | October 23, 2026

What should you watch this weekend?

What should you watch this weekend?

Probably 'The Diplomat' - and if there's time leftover, we have some other suggestions.

By Dwyer Murphy | October 23, 2026

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