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    Hitchcock Presents: A Brief History of the Weird, Wild Hitchcock Shows That Once Dominated TV

    Hitchcock Presents: A Brief History of the Weird, Wild Hitchcock Shows That Once Dominated TV

    In the 1960s, Alfred Hitchcock was everywhere, and his anthology series became a hotbed for young talent and strange stories.

    By Keith Roysdon | March 24, 2021

    That Time Scientists Discovered a Creature in Loch Ness and Then Realized It Was a Sunken Prop from <em>The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes</em>

    That Time Scientists Discovered a Creature in Loch Ness and Then Realized It Was a Sunken Prop from The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes

    An amazing example of life imitating art, concerning a movie about how the Loch Ness Monster isn't really the Loch Ness Monster.

    By Olivia Rutigliano | March 22, 2021

    Betrayal Is Timeless: The Evolution of George Smiley 

    Betrayal Is Timeless: The Evolution of George Smiley 

    In 1961, John le Carré's readers were introduced to a new kind of spy, a “breathtakingly ordinary” man.

    By Bruce Riordan | March 19, 2021

    Cutter and Bone: Two Masterpieces Deserve Their Proper Due

    Cutter and Bone: Two Masterpieces Deserve Their Proper Due

    Four decades on, Newton Thornburg's novel and the Ivan Passer adaptation still resonate as a defining vision of modern America.

    By Zach Vasquez | March 19, 2021

    Fifty Years Later, <em>Get Carter</em> Is Still the Iconic British Gangster Film

    Fifty Years Later, Get Carter Is Still the Iconic British Gangster Film

    How the Michael Caine revenge flick attained cult status and changed the face of British crime cinema.

    By Andrew Nette | March 18, 2021

    This Saint Patrick's Day, you should watch <em>The Fugitive</em>

    This Saint Patrick's Day, you should watch The Fugitive

    Most people don't realize that the beloved thriller is a "Saint Patrick's Day movie," or even what that means, but it is. Oh, it is.

    By Olivia Rutigliano | March 17, 2021

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    Discover the Weird, Mythical, Mystical World of Fire Bones

    By William Boyle | March 15, 2021

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    Four Classic Summer Camp Horror Movies Ready For A Re-Watch

    By Natasha Preston | March 10, 2021

    Six Movies (and One TV Show) Featuring Genetically Engineered Soldiers

    Six Movies (and One TV Show) Featuring Genetically Engineered Soldiers

    They've got plenty of skills. But can they find their humanity?

    By Christine Feehan | March 8, 2021

    A (Big) Dig Into the Roots of Boston Noir

    A (Big) Dig Into the Roots of Boston Noir

    Private eyes, priests, and public corruption. Boston has a noir all its own and a decades-long tradition.

    By Luke Poling | March 5, 2021

    Please Let Me Live In One of These Cool Houses Owned by Fictional Lady Spies

    Please Let Me Live In One of These Cool Houses Owned by Fictional Lady Spies

    All I want in this lifetime is M's master bathroom from Quantum of Solace

    By Olivia Rutigliano | March 5, 2021

    My First Thriller: Tom Straw

    My First Thriller: Tom Straw

    How the man behind the Richard Castle novels went from radio dj to writing TV sitcoms to a bestselling series.

    By Rick Pullen | March 4, 2021

    A Requiem for the Horses in the Coen Brothers' <em>True Grit</em>

    A Requiem for the Horses in the Coen Brothers' True Grit

    In this dark, weighty film, humans and animals alike
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    By Olivia Rutigliano | March 3, 2021

    Also, SNL's True Crime Murder Song is Very Funny

    Also, SNL's True Crime Murder Song is Very Funny

    Just in case you missed it...

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    How Shane Black's Love Letter to 1970s Crime Fiction Put a Spotlight on Robert Terrall

    How Shane Black's Love Letter to 1970s Crime Fiction Put a Spotlight on Robert Terrall

    Robert Terrall was a stalwart of the pulp fiction scene in the 60s and 70s. His son recalls his life and career, and a recent revival.

    By Ben Terrall | March 1, 2021

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