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The Beat Goes On: Michael Connelly on Words, Writers & 'The Waiting'

The Beat Goes On: Michael Connelly on Words, Writers & 'The Waiting'

A new Ballard and Bosch novel examines L.A.'s most notorious unsolved murder: the Black Dahlia case.

By John B. Valeri | November 26, 2024

Is 'The Penguin' the Bloody, Nihilistic Crime Saga We Need Right Now?

Is 'The Penguin' the Bloody, Nihilistic Crime Saga We Need Right Now?

"Like all other virtues, sincerity is a sham in Gotham City–another costume."

By Hector DeJean | November 26, 2024

How 'Outer Banks' Became the New Generation's Hardy Boys

How 'Outer Banks' Became the New Generation's Hardy Boys

The teen adventure series leans into a rich literary tradition.

By Keith Roysdon | November 22, 2024

The Ghosts of <br><em>Tough Guys Don't Dance</em>

The Ghosts of
Tough Guys Don't Dance

Norman Mailer's novel, and the film adaptation he directed himself, steep in noir so deeply that they flirt with horror.

By Olivia Rutigliano | November 20, 2024

The Outsized Impact of George Cukor's

The Outsized Impact of George Cukor's "Gaslight"

The movie masterpiece spawned a psychological analysis and a host of crime novels

By Bonnie Kistler | November 19, 2024

Six Cat-And-Mouse Movie Capers for When You Feel Like Going on the Run

Six Cat-And-Mouse Movie Capers for When You Feel Like Going on the Run

Wild rides, madcap adventures, and plucky protagonists in way over their heads

By Lee Kelly and Jennifer Thorne | November 19, 2024

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The Magic of a Quincy Jones Film Score

By Michael Gonzales | November 7, 2024

Victorian Detectives on the Stage!

By Olivia Rutigliano | November 1, 2024

Looking Back at Heist Film "Quick Change", In Which Bill Murray Plays a Sad, Sad, Clown

By Patrick J. Sauer | November 1, 2024

“Elsbeth” Takes it Cues from Cozy Mysteries

“Elsbeth” Takes it Cues from Cozy Mysteries

The oddball sleuth uses her quirks — and others' low expectations of her — to solve murders

By Elizabeth Held | November 1, 2024

Which Horror Movie Villains Would Make the Best Detectives?

Which Horror Movie Villains Would Make the Best Detectives?

It's not exactly an age-old question, but it intrigues us nonetheless.

By Olivia Rutigliano | October 30, 2024

A New Season of 'The Diplomat' – Political Intrigue in a Time of Political Intrigue

A New Season of 'The Diplomat' – Political Intrigue in a Time of Political Intrigue

Is it possible to enjoy a highly enjoyable series at just this moment?

By Keith Roysdon | October 30, 2024

<em>Conclave</em> is Excellent, Praise the Lord

Conclave is Excellent, Praise the Lord

Edward Berger's taut, subtle papal thriller is a quiet masterpiece

By Olivia Rutigliano | October 25, 2024

How Kevin Costner's Maligned Epic – 'The Postman' – Offered a Glimpse into America's Future

How Kevin Costner's Maligned Epic – 'The Postman' – Offered a Glimpse into America's Future

David Masciotra revisits the 1997 film and finds a message about a divided nation and the rise of fascism.

By David Masciotra | October 18, 2024

On Charles Dickens's Unfinished Murder Mystery

On Charles Dickens's Unfinished Murder Mystery

"The Mystery of Edwin Drood" is a neverending web of unanswered questions

By Olivia Rutigliano | October 11, 2024

Skipping School in <em>The 400 Blows</em>

Skipping School in The 400 Blows

Olivia Rutigliano reads a pivotal scene from François Truffaut’s 1959 classic film.

By Olivia Rutigliano | October 4, 2024

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