The Most Anticipated Crime Shows of 2020

The Most Anticipated Crime Shows of 2020

Previewing the Best New TV Series of the Year

By Camille LeBlanc | January 8, 2020

Mysteries Between the Wars

Mysteries Between the Wars

Capturing the Zeitgeist of the Early 20th Century in Fiction and Film

By Eliza Casey | January 8, 2020

Fiction's Most Manipulative Masterminds

Fiction's Most Manipulative Masterminds

12 Machiavellian Schemers You'll Find Endlessly Fascinating

By Adam Hamdy | January 7, 2020

Justice for <em>Serenity</em>

Justice for Serenity

One year later, revisiting the strangest noir in recent memory.

By Zach Vasquez | January 7, 2020

A Brief History of Strong Women in Mystery

A Brief History of Strong Women in Mystery

From Rebecca to Kinsey Millhone, a look at women characters who buck tradition and leave their mark.

By Charles Todd | January 6, 2020

“One Last Job, Then I’m Out…”: Broken Resolutions in Classic Crime Films

“One Last Job, Then I’m Out…”: Broken Resolutions in Classic Crime Films

A brief history of broken promises in noir.

By Zach Vasquez | January 3, 2020

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How 'The Godfather' Became an Unlikely Holiday Classic

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Forget 'Die Hard'—<br>This Christmas, Watch<br> 'The Silent Partner'

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The 1970s neo-noir Christmas heist film you need this year.

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10 More Crime Movies You Forgot Take Place During Christmas

10 More Crime Movies You Forgot Take Place During Christmas

Nothing marks the holiday season like a viewing of 'The Thin Man' or a brooding Patricia Highsmith tale of forbidden love.

By Olivia Rutigliano | December 18, 2019

How Dr. Seuss Gave Us One of the Most Complex, Socially Important Heist Stories Ever

How Dr. Seuss Gave Us One of the Most Complex, Socially Important Heist Stories Ever

And other hidden readings of a holiday classic.

By Olivia Rutigliano | December 17, 2019

A Crime Writer’s Guide to the Netflix Holiday Romances

A Crime Writer’s Guide to the Netflix Holiday Romances

So you love noir, but you also love cheesy holiday movies with princes and meet-cutes. You're not alone.

By Erica Wright | December 16, 2019

I've Written Superheroes, Legends, and My Own Characters. Here's What I've Learned—Every Story Is a Journey

I've Written Superheroes, Legends, and My Own Characters. Here's What I've Learned—Every Story Is a Journey

With great stories come great responsibilities.

By Charles Soule | December 16, 2019

The Most Underrated Crime Films of the Decade

The Most Underrated Crime Films of the Decade

Think you've seen every great thriller and neo-noir the decade had to offer? Think again.

By Zach Vasquez | December 13, 2019

Why We Love Looking for Hidden Symbols—In Thrillers and In Real Life

Why We Love Looking for Hidden Symbols—In Thrillers and In Real Life

Thriller authors discuss the power of literary treasure hunting.

By Ellen Crosby | December 13, 2019

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