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

The Magic of a Quincy Jones Film Score

The Magic of a Quincy Jones Film Score

Michael Gonzales on the cinematic legacy of Quincy Jones, a composer like no other.

By Michael Gonzales | November 7, 2024

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

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“Elsbeth” Takes it Cues from Cozy Mysteries 

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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

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

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