The Outfit (1963)
A review of “The Outfit” (1963), the third book in the “Parker” series, where Parker attempts to stop the syndicate from harassing him once and for all.
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Ride in the Whirlwind (1966)
A review of “Ride in the Whirlwind” (1966), a lean Western co-produced, written, and co-starring Jack Nicholson.
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The Man with the Getaway Face (1963)
A review of “The Man with the Getaway Face” (1963), discussing how Westlake transformed the hardboiled crime genre.
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The Man in the High Castle (1962)
A review of “The Man in the High Castle” (1962), written by Philip K. Dick. Beginning my exploration of the 13-story boxed set from Library of America.
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Blackwater (1983)
A review of “Blackwater” (1983), written by Michael McDowell. A Southern Gothic, horror/drama set in Alabama that spans several decades.
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The Hunter (1962)
A review of “The Hunter” (1962), written by Donald E. Westlake. I compare the book and the film adaptation by John Boorman, “Point Blank” (1967).
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High Noon (1952)
A review of “High Noon” (1952), with an assessment of its place in the Western film genre.
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Cobra Woman (1944)
A review of “Cobra Woman” (1944), with an appreciation for its camp, charm, and South Seas adventure aesthetics.
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Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)
A review of “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” (1977), contrasting its hopeful view of aliens with Cold War era flying saucer movies.
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The Unknown (1927)
A review of “The Unknown” (1927), discussing themes of consent and bodily autonomy in the silent film era.
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Marty Supreme (2025)
A review of “Marty Supreme” (2025), and how Josh Safdie can make me care about what happens to terrible people.
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Night of the Juggler (1980)
A review of “Night of the Juggler” (1980) discussing its social commentary regarding class and race.
