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On the Ultimate Paleness of <br><em>The Gray Man</em>

On the Ultimate Paleness of
The Gray Man

The new film from the Russo Brothers stuffs itself with allusions to great spy franchises, but the result is bloated and exhausting

By Olivia Rutigliano | July 22, 2022

<em>Nope</em> is a Masterclass on our Relationship to Entertainment

Nope is a Masterclass on our Relationship to Entertainment

Olivia Rutigliano on Jordan Peele's rich new sci-fi film.

By Olivia Rutigliano | July 22, 2022

How Quinn Martin and His Crime Shows Came to Dominate 1970s TV

How Quinn Martin and His Crime Shows Came to Dominate 1970s TV

The prolific producer put his mark on crime TV—then Hollywood wouldn't let him do anything different..

By Keith Roysdon | July 22, 2022

Cheesy Murder: The Deadly Role of Cheese in Crime Fiction

Cheesy Murder: The Deadly Role of Cheese in Crime Fiction

Discover the dark side of fromage...

By Paula Munier | July 22, 2022

Fiona Barton's Favorite Thrillers Featuring Female Detectives

Fiona Barton's Favorite Thrillers Featuring Female Detectives

From Miss Marple to Manon Bradshaw, these women are constantly underestimated—and therein lies their greatest strength.

By Fiona Barton | July 22, 2022

Milton Propper: Scion and Imitator of the Golden Age Mystery, Pioneer of the Procedural

Milton Propper: Scion and Imitator of the Golden Age Mystery, Pioneer of the Procedural

Was Milton Propper's writing politically conservative, New Deal liberal, or simply in imitation of his peers?

By Curtis Evans | July 22, 2022

Best Reviewed
Books of the Week

On The New Delhi Murders and the Indian True Crime Boom

By akankshasingh | July 22, 2022

My First Thriller: Laura Lippman

By Rick Pullen | July 21, 2022

Bad Seeds and Mad Scientists: On the Build-A-Humans of 19th-Century Literature

By Silvia Moreno-Garcia | July 21, 2022

In Plain Sight: Barbara Bourland on Writing Under the Surface

In Plain Sight: Barbara Bourland on Writing Under the Surface

On keeping the mystery simmering, right beneath your nose.

By Barbara Bourland | July 19, 2022

Sarah Gailey On Loving Monsters

Sarah Gailey On Loving Monsters

"[M]onsters can teach us how to love, even when that love is itself monstrous."

By Sarah Gailey | July 19, 2022

Desperate Measures: On Ordinary People Who've Had Quite Enough

Desperate Measures: On Ordinary People Who've Had Quite Enough

"What do they do when they’re backed into a corner? What do they do when they decide enough is enough?"

By Elaine Murphy | July 18, 2022

Musician and Author Don Bruns On Putting Together A Music-Themed Anthology

Musician and Author Don Bruns On Putting Together A Music-Themed Anthology

Hotel California? At the Hotel Bar."">"Where did I get friendly enough to ask these elites to contribute to Hotel California? At the Hotel Bar."

By Don Bruns | July 18, 2022

Caves, Cellars, Crawl Spaces: The Power of Dark Passages in Suspense Fiction

Caves, Cellars, Crawl Spaces: The Power of Dark Passages in Suspense Fiction

"[C]aves, basements, and crawl spaces are our ways of visualizing the dark places within our own minds."

By Margot Harrison | July 18, 2022

James Caan's Legacy of Solitary Brutes

James Caan's Legacy of Solitary Brutes

Looking back on the legendary actor's most memorable roles.

By Tanner Tafelski | July 15, 2022

Exploring the Complexity of Love Through Crafting A Criminal Family

Exploring the Complexity of Love Through Crafting A Criminal Family

"I knew what it was like for my family to love me, but also do and say things that hurt me too."

By Alex Temblador | July 15, 2022

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