tv review
Big crimes, small screen; true crime television series and TV documentaries that recreate and reexamine some of the mystifying and grisliest cases in history.
The Storm's Deception
The storm raged outside, a tempest of howling winds and torrential rain that lashed against the windows of the isolated Victorian manor. Clara stood in the dimly lit parlor, her fingers tracing the edge of a silver letter opener on the mahogany desk. The clock struck midnight, its chimes swallowed by the thunder. He would be home soon.
By Nada solimanabout a year ago in Criminal
Villainess Review: Angela Martin (Body of Proof)
I remember ABC's Body of Proof series, and I enjoyed binge-watching the entire show a few years back. The series starred Dana Delany as neurosurgeon-turned-medical examiner Megan Hunt, whose efforts have resulted in several different killers (and other criminals) exposed and convicted. As the series established, Megan experienced tragedy at an early age: the sudden death of her father, David Hunt, from what was believed to be a suicide.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Criminal
Villainess Review: Susan Jacobs (Criminal Minds)
Without question, Criminal Minds was one of CBS' greatest crime drama in the last two decades, airing for 15 seasons between 2005 and 2020 on the network. I can say this even though I wasn't a weekly viewer of the program, but I did catch a few reruns here or there. I know this much: Criminal Minds was an immensely thrilling series that had its share of twisted villains (regardless of gender), which brings me to the afternoon of April 14, 2018. There are two things I remember about that day. One, it was a day filled with great Stanley Cup Playoff action, and one of the games I watched was Game Two of the opening round between the Nashville Predators and the Colorado Avalanche. Secondly, I watched an episode of Criminal Minds during that same day, the one titled, "Seven Seconds."
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Criminal
Villainess Review: Holly Gero (L.A.'s Finest)
Another show that lasted much shorter than it should have was L.A.'s Finest, which was the televised spinoff/continuation of the Bad Boys series. The show took Gabrielle Union's Bad Boys 2 character, Sydney Burnett (the sister of Martin Lawrence's Marcus Burnett) and paired her with fellow detective Nancy McKenna (Jessica Alba; who wasn't in any of the films) for this spinoff series, which aired as Spectrum On Demand's very first original series. I really enjoyed this show, and watched both seasons, but was very dismayed when I read that the show was canceled and wouldn't get a third season.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Criminal
Villainess Review: Amanda and Shelly Davis (Magnum P.I.)
Since Day One, I have really enjoyed CBS' Magnum P.I. reboot immensely. When I first heard about this back in 2018, I was in, even though I had never seen an episode of the original until about a year later. The show premiered in the fall of 2018 and was a Monday series at first, but the second season saw a move to CBS' Friday night lineup, where it currently serves on the 9PM slot before Blue Bloods, which (ironically) features the original Magnum, Tom Selleck, as one of its lead stars. The show is also part of the famed "Lenkov-verse," along with CBS' reboots of Hawaii Five-0 (which ended in 2020 after 10 years) and MacGyver (which was cancelled in the spring of 2021 after five seasons). In addition, the Magnum reboot has had its share of sinister but amazing villainesses, with a glaring example being featured in the episode, "Those We Leave Behind."
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Criminal
Villainess Review: Yvette Ellison (Elementary)
Elementary was, and is, an amazing series. I was drawn in quickly due to the fact that it was a modern retelling of Sherlock Holmes, and I ended up enjoying seven amazing seasons of this spectacular show. Among the many things I enjoyed about the show was its collection of villainesses, coming in all forms and all kinds. Every collection has a beginning, and in the case of Elementary, it was the second-ever episode, "While You Were Sleeping," that kicked things off.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Criminal
Villainess Review: Pamela Shankle (Aurora Teagarden Mysteries)
One of the cornerstones of Hallmark Movies & Mysteries is the Aurora Teagarden film series, which I absolutely adore! For one, the films are based on the series of novels written by Charlaine Harris, who also gave us the Sookie Stackhouse novels that led to HBO's True Blood TV series. Secondly, the film series features Candace Cameron Bure as the titular Aurora Teagarden, and boasts a regular cast that consists of Niall Matter, Lexa Doig, and Marilu Henner. And a third reason why I love the series: it's an outright villainess magnet--with 13 villainesses appearing in the number of films that have aired since 2015.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Criminal
Marco Raquan Washington Man Admits Role in Multi-Faceted Fraud Schemes
Massive Fraud Exposed: Over $600,000 in Losses In a significant development in the fight against cybercrime, Marco Raquan Honesty, a 28-year-old from Washington, has admitted to his involvement in multiple fraud schemes. These schemes, which span identity theft, smishing, and bank account takeovers, caused financial losses exceeding $600,000. Authorities also believe the intended losses could have surpassed $850,000.
By WIRE TOR - Ethical Hacking Servicesabout a year ago in Criminal
Shades for Vengeance
Part One: A City of Rain and Lies Rainfield City, a metropolitan expanse where the sun was more of a faraway fantasy than a reality, dwelt in permanent gloom. The skyline, jagged and filthy, threw black shadows over tiny streets and dilapidated buildings. The affluent lived in the sky, in glass skyscrapers, while the poor battled on the rainy, dirty streets below, where hope was as uncommon as bright skies.
By QuirkTalesabout a year ago in Criminal
Echoes From A Digital Heart
In the beginning The year is 2024. Technology has permeated every part of life, from artificial intelligence companions to smart cities that anticipate human wants. But amidst the overwhelming digital hum, Layla feels isolated, lost in a routine that numbs more than it comforts.
By QuirkTalesabout a year ago in Criminal
Ten Lucrative Markets for Crime and Mystery Novels
Readers consistently choose to read mysteries and thrillers as their preferred genres. As far as Simba Information is concerned, the only genre that can compete with mystery is romance novels. On average, crime books bring in more than $730 million annually, even when they are ranked second. The subgenres include cozy, hardboiled, police procedural, and cross-genre mixes with science fiction, fantasy, and romance. Cozy is the most popular subgenre on this list.
By QuirkTalesabout a year ago in Criminal
