Netflix’s ‘Manifest’ Bucks Hollywood Playbook With A Devoted, Loving Family At Its Center
It’s the Stones’ recognition that their family is both something to be protected and a source of strength that makes ‘Manifest’ worth watching.
Cold War Thriller ‘The Courier’ Explores The Personal Side Of Espionage
Featuring Benedict Cumberbatch as a salesman-turned-unlikely-spy, this potent biopic portrays how secret agents sacrifice for the good of others.
Crime Drama ‘Stillwater’ Explores The West’s Identity Crisis – And The Ties That Promise Hope
‘Stillwater’ begins as an engaging crime thriller, but its emotional investment in Bill Baker’s fight to save Allison is what connects us with the story.
Jean Hanff Korelitz Releases A Thriller That Never Loses ‘The Plot’
Jean Hanff Korelitz’s ‘The Plot’ is a well-executed, tension-filled mystery about what it means to be a writer.
Jack Reacher Is Evolving, But Fans May Be Wary
The latest entry in Lee Child’s popular thriller series is the first with a co-author, and the changes in tone and style are evident.
James Patterson’s New Book Shows Collaboration Might Be The Future Of Book Publishing
An interview with acclaimed mystery and short-story writer Brendan DuBois on his new book ‘The Summer House’ and what it’s like co-authoring a book with one of the bestselling writers on the planet.
In ‘The End Of October,’ A Coronavirus Thriller Hits Too Close To Home
Lawrence Wright’s second novel, ‘The End of October,’ just happens to be about a global coronavirus outbreak—it’s fine thriller, if the uncomfortable resemblance to real-life events doesn’t make you squirm.
6 Movies To Watch Based On How You’re Handling Quarantine
Classic Hollywood is full of people who can relate to you, especially when we all feel a little stir-crazy.
Former Navy SEAL Sniper And Author Jack Carr On Military Life, Guns, And Thriller Novels
Author Jack Carr explains how he jumped directly from 20 years in the military to writing action, thriller spy novels full-time.
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.
‘The Intruder’ Can’t Even Be Saved By Dennis Quaid’s Good Acting
The boilerplate horror film is one-dimensional, aided by oblivious characters and poor screenwriting, only partially saved by Quaid’s excellent acting.
Lee Child’s Latest Takes A Trip Through Jack Reacher’s Unrecognizable America
After 23 Jack Reacher books, Lee Child continues to sell paperbacks by the truckload, and making his books so compulsively readable is no mean feat when you consider how ridiculous they are.
‘Sharp Objects’ Pointedly Critiques The Deplorables And Those Who Scorn Them
‘Sharp Objects’ begins as a straightforward thriller, but ends up tackling our age’s tendentious relationship with its past—and the futility of our attempts at self-determining autonomy.
‘Jack Ryan’ Is Straightforward, Simple, Action-Packed Fun
While never particularly deep, and somewhat predictable, ‘Jack Ryan’ has everything a television spy series should.
The Latest Political Thriller From Brad Thor Doesn’t Disappoint
‘Spymaster,’ the latest entry in Brad Thor’s wildly popular thriller series, has a ripped-from-the-headlines plot about Russia undermining NATO.
‘The Americans’ Finale Lived Up To Fan Expectations Big Time
Whenever a beloved, highly acclaimed series ends, pressure on the creators for a strong finale is high. This episode, aptly titled ‘START,’ was almost as good as it gets.
‘The Hellfire Club’ Burns Up Readers’ Patience
CNN host Jake Tapper’s new novel, ‘The Hellfire Club,’ is a regrettable Washington thriller full of cardboard characters, absurd plotting, and relentless historical exposition.
‘Beirut’ Is A Completely Forgettable, Yet Perfectly Delightful Spy Thriller
There’s nothing wrong with making a movie that won’t receive Oscar buzz, or break records, or cause its viewers to have an existential crisis.
Nelson DeMille Presents A ‘Cuban Affair’ To Remember
In his latest book, the action-packed ‘The Cuban Affair,’ bestselling thriller writer Nelson DeMille injects just the right dose of black humor to explore the tragic aspects of life in contemporary Cuba.
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