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    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

    How to Start Your Own Cult in Five Easy Steps

    How to Start Your Own Cult in Five Easy Steps

    The world is in shambles these days, which has got author August Norman thinking about starting a cult of his own.

    By August Norman | September 8, 2020

    When Speculative Fiction Becomes Reality

    When Speculative Fiction Becomes Reality

    My 2018 novel The Warehouse came eerily close to predicting 2020—but hope is not yet lost.

    By Rob Hart | September 8, 2020

    5 Ways To Think About Social Injustice Through Crime Fiction

    5 Ways To Think About Social Injustice Through Crime Fiction

    These works use genre to explore the fault lines in our societies.

    By Alyssa Cole | September 3, 2020

    Crime Fiction and the Power of Verisimilitude

    Crime Fiction and the Power of Verisimilitude

    Deon Meyer searches for an answer to the eternal question: what's the best way to get rid of a body on a train?

    By Deon Meyer | September 3, 2020

    When a White Man Breaks the Law

    When a White Man Breaks the Law

    He was growing weed as a white man in Appalachia. His casual outlaw existence was a form of privilege in a grossly inequitable system.

    By Alison Stine | September 2, 2020

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    Howling in the Darkness: The Stories and Memories of Addis Ababa Noir

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    By Paul French | August 31, 2020

    Why <em>The Sting</em> Is Still the Ultimate Grifter Movie

    Why The Sting Is Still the Ultimate Grifter Movie

    In George Roy Hill's legendary confidence game, seeing is both believing and make-believing.

    By Olivia Rutigliano | August 27, 2020

    The Epitome of Villainy: 8 Dark Thrillers With Even Darker Antagonists

    The Epitome of Villainy: 8 Dark Thrillers With Even Darker Antagonists

    Modern thrillers with unforgettable villains.

    By Michael Laurence | August 26, 2020

    Carl Hiaasen on Palm Beach, Slithery Characters, and Florida Crime Fiction

    Carl Hiaasen on Palm Beach, Slithery Characters, and Florida Crime Fiction

    The author's latest novel takes on absurdity and corruption in the Mar-a-Lago set.

    By Dwyer Murphy | August 25, 2020

    The Greatest Crime Film of All-Time: The Third Man

    The Greatest Crime Film of All-Time: The Third Man

    Graham Greene's postwar Vienna crime opus takes center stage.

    By Otto Penzler | August 24, 2020

    Jack Reacher and The Grand Unified Theory of Thrillers

    Jack Reacher and The Grand Unified Theory of Thrillers

    Malcolm Gladwell dives into the world of Lee Child and his legendary wandering warrior.

    By Malcolm Gladwell | August 20, 2020

    Music History, Noir, and the Plot Against Hip Hop

    Music History, Noir, and the Plot Against Hip Hop

    Author, filmmaker, and music journalist Nelson George on the book-within-a-book that appears in all his novels.

    By Nelson George | August 20, 2020

    What I Learned About Myself While Tallying The Body Count of Ozark's First Season

    What I Learned About Myself While Tallying The Body Count of Ozark's First Season

    Why do we have such a good time watching the spectacle of on-screen violence?

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