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The Ghosts of Old Hollywood

The Ghosts of Old Hollywood

In the 1930s and 40s, Hollywood faced a string of notorious scandals that brought abuse and exploitation to light.

By Kendall Kulper | May 23, 2023

What are all the Genesis Allusions doing in Preston Sturges's <em>The Lady Eve</em>?

What are all the Genesis Allusions doing in Preston Sturges's The Lady Eve?

On temptation, apples, falls, and snakes in the classic con artist caper/screwball romantic comedy from 1941.

By Stuart Klawans | May 19, 2023

All the Monsters in <em>Jane Eyre</em>

All the Monsters in Jane Eyre

A primer on the Gothic, 19th century women writers, and Sandra Gilbert and Susan Gubar's classic The Madwoman in the Attic

By Olivia Rutigliano | May 18, 2023

Best Female Buddy Stories (aka, Can I Get a Side of Womance With That?)

Best Female Buddy Stories (aka, Can I Get a Side of Womance With That?)

"The way that Jen and Judy support each other through everything—including more manslaughter—is truly inspiring."

By Michelle Gagnon | May 18, 2023

The Backlist: Revisiting Ethel Lina White's 'The Lady Vanishes' with Andrea Bartz

The Backlist: Revisiting Ethel Lina White's 'The Lady Vanishes' with Andrea Bartz

Polly Stewart is in discussion with today's top crime writers, returning to some of their favorite books.

By Polly Stewart | May 17, 2023

Memphis Man: Cadillac Riding With Isaac Hayes

Memphis Man: Cadillac Riding With Isaac Hayes

Michael Gonzales remembers his trip around Memphis with the soul legend.

By Michael Gonzales | May 17, 2023

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7 Great Espionage Films Set During WWII

By Ashley Weaver | May 17, 2023

7 Criminally Under-Rated Heist Films That Deserve Another Watch

By Tyler Schwanke | May 12, 2023

‘Assault on Precinct 13’ Was the Siege Thriller Done to Perfection

By Keith Roysdon | May 10, 2023

“An Unnatural Body”: Queerness, Monstrosity, and Frankenstein

“An Unnatural Body”: Queerness, Monstrosity, and Frankenstein

C.E. McGill on a personal journey through literature.

By C.E. McGill | May 9, 2023

Dorothy B. Hughes at the Movies

Dorothy B. Hughes at the Movies

It's time for filmmakers to rediscover the work of this noir master.

By Zach Vasquez | May 5, 2023

‘The Diplomat’ is a New Breed of Political – and Marital - Thriller

‘The Diplomat’ is a New Breed of Political – and Marital - Thriller

Saving the world is the fun part. Relationships take work.

By Keith Roysdon | May 5, 2023

Something to Sing About: Why <em>Cop Rock</em> Fails

Something to Sing About: Why Cop Rock Fails

"Plenty of genres can blend into musicals surprisingly well, but police procedurals are uniquely poorly suited for this task."

By Katharine Coldiron | May 4, 2023

The Best New Crime Shows to Watch This Month

The Best New Crime Shows to Watch This Month

DC corruption, desert private eyes, and a city on fire.

By Dwyer Murphy | May 1, 2023

Elly Griffiths on Knowing When to Say Goodbye

Elly Griffiths on Knowing When to Say Goodbye

In bringing her own long-running series to an end, Griffiths reflects on how other authors have done it.

By Elly Griffiths | April 25, 2023

13 Unforgettable Nancy Drew Stories (And the New Action Figures Inspired By Them)

13 Unforgettable Nancy Drew Stories (And the New Action Figures Inspired By Them)

A look at 13 of Nancy Drew’s best and most memorable cases, from books, to games, to screen adaptations.

By Jenn Fisher with Doc Wyatt | April 21, 2023

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