3 Key Reasons ‘The Fugitive’ Remains A Runaway Hit
How the 1993 Harrison Ford film overcame production troubles to become a well-made and deeply satisfying thriller that remains beloved over 30 years later.
Interview: Composer James Newton Howard on Shyamalan, Melody, and Perfect Cinematic Moments
12+1 questions with the nine-time Oscar nominated composer about his collaborations with M. Night Shyamalan, his writing process, the most underappreciated instrument, and much more!
‘The Long Goodbye’ is the Ultimate Anti-Whodunit
Equal parts crime caper, detective story, stoner freakout, and hippy-dippy mystery, 1973’s The Long Goodbye is Robert Altman’s crowning achievement and a crackerjack of a whodunit.
‘Scream’ is Terrific Horror but An Even Better Whodunit
Scream is as much about the journey as it is about the destination. There’s a grim excitement in trying to guess who Ghostface is, only to find that your chief suspect gets skewered in the following scene.
Top 10 Whodunits
Whether with a doctor on the run, a Bay Area serial killer, or a shady rear-window neighbor, the best whodunits draw us in through compelling characters and the irresistible mysteries that entangle them.
Justice for ‘12 Angry Men’
In many ways, 12 Angry Men is a perfect case study that proves exceptional cinema only requires two things: flawless dialogue and performers with the range and dexterity to deliver it.