The Legacy of 'The Lodger' – Marie Belloc Lowndes’ Influential Jack the Ripper Story

The Legacy of 'The Lodger' – Marie Belloc Lowndes’ Influential Jack the Ripper Story

Victoria Gilbert on the long history of a seminal suspense novel.

By Victoria Gilbert | September 30, 2024

A Requiem for Maggie Smith

A Requiem for Maggie Smith

Maggie Smith was not in many crime movies. She stole the show in them, anyway. And in everything else.

By Olivia Rutigliano | September 27, 2024

Andrew Nette's 10 Favorite Films of Political Violence and Revolution

Andrew Nette's 10 Favorite Films of Political Violence and Revolution

In a new book, writers reflect on the cinema of political engagement and resistance.

By Andrew Nette | September 26, 2024

What is going on with the new <em>Wuthering Heights</em> Adaptation?

What is going on with the new Wuthering Heights Adaptation?

Emerald Fennell's new adaptation promises a fundamental misreading of the novel.

By Olivia Rutigliano | September 25, 2024

I Don't Know Why, but It's Time to Watch <em>A Fish Called Wanda</em>

I Don't Know Why, but It's Time to Watch A Fish Called Wanda

It is. It just is!

By Olivia Rutigliano | September 20, 2024

Spooky Sleuthing: 5 Noir and Detective Films That Feature the Supernatural

Spooky Sleuthing: 5 Noir and Detective Films That Feature the Supernatural

The solution may...defy reason.

By Nick Kolakowski | September 20, 2024

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Married to the Mob: When the Mafia Infiltrated and Shook Down Hollywood Unions

Married to the Mob: When the Mafia Infiltrated and Shook Down Hollywood Unions

"When the studios had actual problems with the unions, they used mob muscle to squash it."

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Unsung Detectives From a Millennial Youth

Unsung Detectives From a Millennial Youth

From Carmen Sandiego to Cowboy Bebop, Libby Cudmore looks at the 90s icons that taught her to love noir

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Horror, Hauntings, and HGTV

Horror, Hauntings, and HGTV

"I admit I find the home improvement shows far scarier than the paranormal ones."

By Sarah Pinsker | September 5, 2024

The Time I Met Adam West

The Time I Met Adam West

Olivia Rutigliano on a surreal encounter with a legend.

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Quiz: Can You Identify These Crime Movies From Their Taglines?

Quiz: Can You Identify These Crime Movies From Their Taglines?

Just when you thought it was safe to take another quiz.

By Olivia Rutigliano | August 30, 2024

There's a New Show Where Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel Solves Crimes – It's as Crazy as It Sounds

There's a New Show Where Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel Solves Crimes – It's as Crazy as It Sounds

Miss Merkel investigates...

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On <em>Dexter</em>

On Dexter

Reflections on Showtime's famous "good-guy serial killer" show.

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