‘The Parallax View’ (1974) a timelessly chilling conspiracy noir
The ‘paranoia trilogy’ (Movie review): Though very Seventies in its style, Alan J. Pakula’s gem resonates as a peek into shadowy string-pulling.
‘The Parallax View’ (1974) a timelessly chilling conspiracy noir
‘Klute’ (1971) a grimy classic of Seventies noir
The ‘paranoia trilogy’ (Movie review): Rightly known for launching a new decade of noir style, Alan J. Pakula’s masterpiece is even more impressive as a romance.
Hayes steps into Marple role for lively ‘Caribbean Mystery’ (1983)
Sleuthing Sunday (Movie review): True, she doesn’t seem remotely British. But if you can accept the Americanization, this is a fun adaptation of Christie’s novel.
Ricci is devastatingly raw and true in ‘Prozac Nation’ (2001)
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): I thought Ricci and Biggs were great in “Anything Else,” but this unheralded gem is something else.
Cuban Missile Crisis gives ‘Topaz’ (1969) real-world heft
On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): Its historical import gives Hitchcock’s last spy-suspenser rock-solid weight to pair with his filmmaking tricks.
Green beautifully tackles mental illness in ‘Turtles All the Way Down’ (2017, 2024)
Book and movie reviews: The author manages to make modern troubled teens not annoying. Just don’t come here for the mystery.
‘Evil Under the Sun’ (1982) is a sunny Poirot delight
Sleuthing Sunday (Movie review): A standout cast and gorgeous location shooting make this one of the best Poirot film adaptations.
‘Presumed Innocent’ a slick spin on the classic book/film
TV review: David E. Kelley’s melodrama and big personalities blend well with the compelling legal issues at the core of the Scott Turow potboiler.
‘Earthlings’ (2018) gives shocking insider insight into outsiders
Book club book report: Japanese author Sayaka Murata daringly highlights taboos, forcing us to rethink what’s automatically “wrong.”
Return to Britain serves up ‘Frenzy’ (1972) of great plotting
On a Hitchcock kick (Movie review): Writer Anthony Shaffer collaborates on Hitchcock’s greatest British film – more than three decades after he moved to Hollywood.