Sherlock Holmes, Scientist

Sherlock Holmes, Scientist

Olivia Rutigliano reminds us all of the great detective's introduction as a chemist

By Olivia Rutigliano | November 26, 2025

Which International Thriller Should You Binge This Weekend?

Which International Thriller Should You Binge This Weekend?

An emergency international convention has been convened to sort out your viewing needs.

By Dwyer Murphy | November 26, 2025

A Guide to the <em>Rocky</em> Films, with some Minor Embellishments

A Guide to the Rocky Films, with some Minor Embellishments

Olivia Rutigliano considers one of the largest film franchises ever

By Olivia Rutigliano | November 24, 2025

Why ‘Blackhat,’ Michael Mann’s Hacker Movie, Deserves a Re-Watch

Why ‘Blackhat,’ Michael Mann’s Hacker Movie, Deserves a Re-Watch

Mann's film was derided at the time, but now looks more like a careful study of the evolution of modern crime.

By Nick Kolakowski | November 24, 2025

“Whoever Wrote this Episode Should Die

“Whoever Wrote this Episode Should Die": "Galaxy Quest" Is Personal, and it's Personal to Me

Galaxy Quest does">No movie understands "loving a fictional world" the way Galaxy Quest does

By Olivia Rutigliano | November 21, 2025

Ira Levin's <em>The Boys from Brazil</em> Gets a Netflix Series Adaptation

Ira Levin's The Boys from Brazil Gets a Netflix Series Adaptation

Levin's wild novel about an attempt to grow Hitler clones is headed to television.

By Olivia Rutigliano | November 20, 2025

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By Olivia Rutigliano | November 19, 2025

Stephen King's Top 10 Movies Are Mostly Crime Movies

By Olivia Rutigliano | November 18, 2025

Poker Face is Cancelled... But It Might Have an Alternate Afterlife?

By Olivia Rutigliano | November 14, 2025

Top 5 Pregnant Women in Crime Movies and TV

Top 5 Pregnant Women in Crime Movies and TV

Dogged cops, angry housewives, and passionate revolutionaries... who are also growing children in their wombs.

By Olivia Rutigliano | November 14, 2025

What to Watch: 6 British Mystery Series for Fans of <em>Vera</em>

What to Watch: 6 British Mystery Series for Fans of Vera

An extrmely thorough rundown of atmospheric UK mystery shows... with a few very deep cuts

By Kate Mailer | November 12, 2025

Ryan Reynolds is remaking <em>Thunderbolt and Lightfoot</em>

Ryan Reynolds is remaking Thunderbolt and Lightfoot

Michael Cimino's 1974 crime comedy classic is inspiring an adaptation.

By Olivia Rutigliano | November 12, 2025

We're Finally Able to Watch the Coveted <em>Kill Bill</em> Single Cut

We're Finally Able to Watch the Coveted Kill Bill Single Cut

Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair Hits Theaters this December

By Olivia Rutigliano | November 10, 2025

I’m 13 Years Late to <em>The Amazing Spider-Man</em> and I Have Thoughts

I’m 13 Years Late to The Amazing Spider-Man and I Have Thoughts

Olivia Rutigliano reflects on an interesting entry in the superhero canon

By Olivia Rutigliano | November 7, 2025

The 9 Best French Jewel Theft Films

The 9 Best French Jewel Theft Films

Julia Sirmons ranks classic French heist movies... you know, apropos of nothing...

By Julia Sirmons | November 6, 2025

Catching Up with Karen Pirie, on Screen and Page

Catching Up with Karen Pirie, on Screen and Page

A look at the new season of the adaptation and the new book by Val McDermid.

By Christine Bardos | November 6, 2025

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