Okay, I guess I'm not the only Jim Thompson fan out there...
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Okay, I guess I'm not the only Jim Thompson fan out there...
Just finished the last Parker book late last year. Going to tackle them all again soon.
Gotta start reading the Grofield novels...
Marya, thank you so much for getting the word out about this film. I haven't seen it, but will seek it out. I literally got a colonoscopy TODAY! Thank God everything looks good, but you're right: everyone needs to get checked. Thank you!
Just arrived from @libraryofamerica.bsky.social:
That title story needs to be filmed.
What did you read in February? These are the books I encountered. Only one on movies, but it's a good one:
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Two movies nearly a century apart. What could they possibly have in common?
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I've wondered that myself...
Me too. I hope several people will check it out!
Saddened to have lost #RobertDuvall, but glad to see many discovering or rediscovering his body of work. Here's one you may have missed: andywolverton.substack.com/p/the-finest...
I'm honored to have an essay in the new Noir City Annual 17 focusing on the women of Act of Violence (1948). The annual also features fantastic graphic design work by @mwkronenberg.bsky.social and is available at all Noir City festivals (and soon on Amazon). These sell out quickly, so don't delay.
If you're into #filmnoir, crime fiction, Jim Thompson, or just good TV, check out the first season of THE LOWDOWN. My thoughts here: andywolverton.substack.com/p/the-lowdow...
Glad I could help!
Still a few days left in January, but I'll never finish the two fat books I'm reading before the end of the month, so here's my January reads. Please share yours.
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I greatly regret that I won't be at #NoirCity 23 this year, but I do want to celebrate an excellent book that will be there, DARK CITY DAMES by Eddie Muller:
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A bit late, but here are my favorite first-time movies watches I saw last year as well as some interesting books about movies:
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Happy New Year’s Eve!
Ever wanted to read a classic but felt intimidated? This final post in my series of Discoveries in 2025 might be for you:
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Sorry to hear that! Hope you’re okay.
Discoveries in TV shows old and new: andywolverton.substack.com/p/best-disco...
My favorite #crimefiction reads in 2025: andywolverton.substack.com/p/best-disco...
My favorite nonfiction reads of 2025:
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My favorite fiction discoveries of the year (not necessarily published in 2025):
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When we talk about physical media, we are often only taking about personal collections but a big part of shunning the current digital ecosystem is supporting your local library. Not just for print books and periodicals but for movies, games and other medias too. Get. A. Library. Card.
I begin my Discoveries 2025 list with some rediscoveries: Revisiting movies I haven't seen in 10+ years. Did they hold up or disappoint?
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Many thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.
Man, I love this movie... I've already bought two editions of it on Blu-ray over the years, but this new edition of CUTTER'S WAY (1981) is a must-own:
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From a few years ago, a fun discussion with @pulpcurry.bsky.social on WAKE IN FRIGHT (1971):
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Still eating turkey? Looking for something to read after a nap? Here's what I read in November including crime fiction, Clint Eastwood, and idolatry: andywolverton.substack.com/p/what-did-y...