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The modern mystery genre probably began with Edgar Allen Poe in the 1840s. It continued to grow in popularity with Sherlock Holmes, a character created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in the 1870s....
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When it comes to popular culture, there’s often a huge gap between the opinions of the critics and the general public. “Beach read” romance or crime novels seldom win plaudits from The New York...
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When a Hollywood film achieves blockbuster success, its sequel often seems more or less inevitable. Yet with the attempt to repeat a formula successfully comes the risk of redundancy, along with a...
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Westerns ride high on Prime in October, with eight films from the genre among the best offerings this month on the streaming service. Prime also offers movies that raise issues about morality as well...
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With fall in full swing, it’s the perfect time to curl up on the couch and stream some great movies. From heart-wrenching dramas to pulse-pounding thrillers, with some lighter fare along the way,...
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From costume parties to a night of trick or treating, Halloween offers no shortage of potential set pieces for cinematic drama. It’s then no surprise that the holiday plays different roles in...
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You want the truth? You can’t handle the truth! Okay, maybe you can handle the truth, which is that no movie is complete without memorable dialogue and a handful of signature quotes. Not only do...
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Anyone who thinks that repetition is a new concept in Hollywood will think again when they revisit the classic Western era. Recycling sets and storylines alike, studios churned out literally...
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Producing movie remakes is a reliable – if unoriginal – strategy for filmmakers. Most of the time, the reboots pale in comparison to the original film – but sometimes the remake...
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Love is rarely tidy. It can provoke extreme behavior from the most unassuming of characters. Throughout history, people have performed both extraordinary and downright despicable acts in love’s...
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