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    The Underappreciated Genius of 'Claws'

    The Underappreciated Genius of 'Claws'

    As the Florida noir wraps its fourth and final season, Zack Budryk looks back at its unique blend of camp and character.

    By Zack Budryk | February 18, 2022

    Can <em>The Thin Man</em> Serve as a Gateway to Cozy Mysteries?

    Can The Thin Man Serve as a Gateway to Cozy Mysteries?

    Hammett's classic screwball noir and the 1934 film adaptation might just convince noir fans to give cozies a chance.

    By Michelle Hillen Klump | February 15, 2022

    Quiz: Can you identify which crime movies these quotes about love are from?

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    By Olivia Rutigliano | February 14, 2022

    Why Are Women So Often the Butt of the Joke?

    Why Are Women So Often the Butt of the Joke?

    The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window is funny, but it relies on tired tropes for its humor.

    By Erin Flanagan | February 14, 2022

    The Best Romantic Chemistry in Crime Movies

    The Best Romantic Chemistry in Crime Movies

    Olivia Rutigliano rounds up thirty-five crime movies whose leading actors keep the sparks flying.

    By Olivia Rutigliano | February 11, 2022

    <em>Death on the Nile</em> is one of Agatha Christie's Most Insightful Mysteries

    Death on the Nile is one of Agatha Christie's Most Insightful Mysteries

    Stopping for a moment to appreciate the text of a frequently adapted novel.

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    On the Coen Brothers’ Bitter, Brokenhearted Noir, <br><em>Miller’s Crossing</em>

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    Crime and Redemption in the Films of the Dardenne Brothers

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    Celebrating the Heirs and Imitators of Michael Mann's

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