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‘Only One’ a Swift and Sharp Thriller
It can be daunting to let characters be messy, especially those whose eyes we borrow to experience the story, but Matlin does so with confidence.
The Past Feels Too Familiar in ‘Fear’
The ideas that led to the shooting and Goetz’s subsequent exoneration are still alive and well, and while it may not be easy, it’s crucial to understand and confront them.
Sherlock More Than a Role in ‘Final Problem’
In glamorous 1960 Europe, a chance encounter between those on both sides of the second world war, and Hollywood’s golden-age camera, makes for a deadly combination. That’s the setup in The Final Problem, the latest from Spanish writer Arturo Perez-Reverte, now translated into English by Frances Riddle. Ormond Basil, a one-time movie star now flirting with…
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