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The Strange Poetry of a Notorious Gangster's Last Words

The Strange Poetry of a Notorious Gangster's Last Words

In 1935, Dutch Schultz was shot in a Newark steakhouse. His deathbed monologue would inspire an unusual literary legacy.

By Michael Cannell | October 8, 2020

Gillian Flynn on Paranoia, Conspiracy Theories, and Adding

Gillian Flynn on Paranoia, Conspiracy Theories, and Adding "Showrunner" to Her Resume

The novelist takes on a new challenge as the creator of the sci-fi thriller series, Utopia.

By Caitlin Flynn | October 5, 2020

What's New to Streaming in October: Crime Edition

What's New to Streaming in October: Crime Edition

Rebecca is headed to Netflix, Bly Manor is haunted, and HBO is having rich people problems.

By Dwyer Murphy | October 2, 2020

On the Rearranged Sherlockian World of <em>Enola Holmes</em>

On the Rearranged Sherlockian World of Enola Holmes

What the new Netflix film accomplishes in stressing diversity and political equality, it also flubs in erasing the real people who fought for these things.

By Olivia Rutigliano | September 30, 2020

Why Writers Are Always in Pursuit of the Maltese Falcon

Why Writers Are Always in Pursuit of the Maltese Falcon

Ninety years later, the draw of Hammett's mysterious bird statuette remains strong, especially for writers.

By Gordon McAlpine | September 25, 2020

<em>White Collar</em>: The Fun, Nonsense Con Artist Show You Need in Your Life Right Now

White Collar: The Fun, Nonsense Con Artist Show You Need in Your Life Right Now

It might be time to escape into a world of cons, heists, scams, and a very attractive dream of New York.

By Olivia Rutigliano | September 23, 2020

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Miller's Crossing, 30 Years Later: Revisiting the Coen Bros' Gay Irish Gangster Epic

By Zack Budryk | September 22, 2020

The Evolution of Joe Lansdale's Hap and Leonard

By Scott Montgomery | September 18, 2020

Alexander McCall Smith: A Crime Reader’s Guide to the Classics

By Neil Nyren | September 11, 2020

Eleanor Roosevelt's Son Authored Twenty Mysteries in which His Mother Solves Murders

Eleanor Roosevelt's Son Authored Twenty Mysteries in which His Mother Solves Murders

The presidential mystery series you never knew you needed.

By Olivia Rutigliano | September 11, 2020

The Black Dahlia: The Long, Strange History of Los Angeles' Coldest Cold Case

The Black Dahlia: The Long, Strange History of Los Angeles' Coldest Cold Case

Larry Harnisch has spent 24 years researching the Dahlia case and dispelling myths. Has he finally found an answer of his own?

By Miles Corwin | September 10, 2020

Sympathy for the Devil: 5 Classic Noir Villains with a Touch of Humanity

Sympathy for the Devil: 5 Classic Noir Villains with a Touch of Humanity

The notorious, nuanced "villains" of film noir.

By Nick Kolakowski | September 9, 2020

The 35 Most Iconic Caper Movies, Ranked

The 35 Most Iconic Caper Movies, Ranked

They're like heist movies but more charming, and also sometimes goofy, and occasionally confusing, but in a sexy way.

By Olivia Rutigliano | September 8, 2020

Exorcisms: A Brief History of Banishing Demons

Exorcisms: A Brief History of Banishing Demons

Exorcism, a once controversial rite, is as popular as ever. But the practice spans centuries, beliefs, and cultures.

By Joseph P. Laycock | September 8, 2020

In the New Era of Social Distancing, It's Time to Revisit the Genius of <em>Monk</em>

In the New Era of Social Distancing, It's Time to Revisit the Genius of Monk

Who’s overreacting now?

By Eleni Theodoropoulos | September 4, 2020

Your Guide to What's Streaming in September: Crime Edition

Your Guide to What's Streaming in September: Crime Edition

Fargo is back, Wallander is young, and Sherlock has a kid sister.

By Dwyer Murphy | September 4, 2020

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