Hulu’s ‘Hardy Boys’ Reboot Is Classic, Wholesome Mystery-Solving
Frank and Joe Hardy are back. But unlike recent ‘Nancy Drew’ and ‘Riverdale’ remakes, the new Hulu series stays (mostly) true to the novels.
HBO’s ‘The Undoing’ Explores Elites’ Fascination With Wealthy White People
As viewers race with the police to figure out the truth, ‘The Undoing’ crafts a compelling mystery, one engrossing enough to not be passive viewing.
Minneapolis Rioters Burned One Of America’s Most Beloved Independent Bookstores To The Ground
Uncle Hugo’s and Uncle Edgar’s were legendary among the community of science fiction, fantasy, and mystery readers—and now they’re gone.
In ‘Blue Moon,’ Jack Reacher Is Back
In Lee Child’s ‘Blue Moon,’ the popular and indomitable action hero Jack Reacher is back, and the results are typically satisfying.
‘Knives Out’ Is The Worthwhile Whodunnit We’ve All Been Waiting For
The new in-theaters release ‘Knives Out’ is inventive, entertaining, surprisingly political, and not without an emotional tug.
How The Great Detective Hercule Poirot Becomes A Christ Figure In ‘Orient Express’
‘Murder on the Orient Express’ is the classic story in which audiences at last understand that the hero doesn’t merely defeat evil, but willingly sacrifices himself for the sake of others.
Why We Still Love Agatha Christie’s ‘Murder On The Orient Express’ 40 Years After Her Death
Agatha Christie’s books have been sold more than a billion times in English. A new version of her ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ opens November 10.
Let’s Talk About The 3 Best Characters In ‘Fargo’ Right Now
It takes only a few moments to see that ‘Fargo’ is far more than a typical procedural drama. It’s about families, and the quirky, often dysfunctional relationships that keep people together.
‘Stranger Things’ Examines Power Politics Through Family Stories
‘Stranger Things’ pits those who seek the truth against those who seek power, and local communities against faraway officials using them for shadowy ends.