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James Ellroy Knows Crime. Period.

James Ellroy Knows Crime. Period.

The Demon Dog takes you to the underbelly in “James Ellroy’s L.A.: City of Demons”. You want to go. Trust us.


6 Movies in a Season: ‘Community’ Delivers a Weekly Valentine to Pop Culture

6 Movies in a Season: ‘Community’ Delivers a Weekly Valentine to Pop Culture

The depth and breadth of pop culture references in ‘Community’ is equally rewarding to those who know just the hits along with those who collect the deep cuts.


TNT Picks up Frank Darabont’s ‘L.A. Noir,’ Orders 6 Episodes

TNT Picks up Frank Darabont’s ‘L.A. Noir,’ Orders 6 Episodes

In spite of inevitable comparisons to ‘Boardwalk Empire’ and ‘L.A. Confidential,’ ‘L.A. Noir’ is perfectly poised to stand on its own as a unique addition to the canon of crime noir entertainment.


A Holiday from Holiday Movies: A Q&A with Garry Marshall

A Holiday from Holiday Movies: A Q&A with Garry Marshall

Hollywood veteran Marshall talks to W&F about big breaks, Julie Andrews’ cussing, his happy days in Hollywood, and more.


The Magic of Jeannie: Barbara Eden Looks Back

The Magic of Jeannie: Barbara Eden Looks Back

The star of the ‘60s runaway hit ‘I Dream of Jeannie’ on escapism, CGI, and … belly buttons.


Between Books and TV: A Q&A with April Smith

Between Books and TV: A Q&A with April Smith

Word & Film caught up with the author of Good Morning, Killer, adapted for television, to talk about the book-to-film process, the sacrifices a writer must make, her advice for novice writers, and more.


Chris Bohjalian on Why the Small Screen Can Make a Big Difference

Chris Bohjalian on Why the Small Screen Can Make a Big Difference

The prolific author of such adaptations as ‘Midwives’ and ‘Past the Bleachers’ makes a case for the importance of made-for-tv.


HBO Options Michael Gross’ Unreal Estate: Money, Ambition, and the Lust for Land in Los Angeles

HBO Options Michael Gross’ Unreal Estate: Money, Ambition, and the Lust for Land in Los Angeles

Unreal Estate hasn’t even hit shelves yet — and already it’s on its way to film!


Double Lives: 'Dexter' and 6 Seasoned Closet Killers

Double Lives: 'Dexter' and 6 Seasoned Closet Killers

In honor of the season premiere of Dexter, we look back at a murderer’s row (if you will) of his secretly dark brethren.


Dick Van Dyke on His Eponymous Show: Exclusive Audio Excerpt

Dick Van Dyke on His Eponymous Show: Exclusive Audio Excerpt

From Carl Reiner’s writing to the sequence of events that brought Van Dyke to the show, listen in as the iconic comedian shares the story in his own words, in his own voice.


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