Moonlight Mile by Dennis Lehane

My review of Dennis Lehane's Moonlight Mile is up at spinetingler.

Check it out right HERE.

And no, it's not a Mick Jagger biography nor the long-awaited movie tie-in to the Jake Gyllenhaal movie from several years ago. It's the new Kenzie and Gennaro mystery!

Best of Whatever

I did a "Best of Whatever" post over at Day Labor, the official blog of Crimefactory Magazine, on some of my favorite foreign crime films of 2010.

Check that shit out HERE.

While you're over there you should definitely take a look at some of the other "Best of Whatevers," seeing how they're from some pretty bee-fucking-knees-ish motherfuckers.

Pike by Benjamin Whitmer

My review of Pike by Benjamin Whitmer is up at spinetingler.

Check that shit out right HERE.

While you're over there, take a look around at the newly redesigned spinetingler site.

Pretty sexy shit, huh?

Late Rain by Lynn Kostoff

My review of Lynn Kostoff's Late Rain is up at spinetingler.

Read that shit HERE.

This year has apparently been the year of Kostoff and Winslow for the Nerd, looking back at how many reviews of their shit I did up in '10.

Don't worry, one of these years I'll have that Tolstoy marathon I keep talking about...

Luther by Neil Cross

My review of Luther, the six-part TV series created by Neil Cross, is up spinetingler.

You can see my feelings on the matter right this-a-way.

"See my feelings?"

How fucking high am I right now?

Florida Gothic Stories by Vicki Hendricks

My review of the new short story collection from Vicki Hendricks, Florida Gothic Stories, is up at spinetingler.

Give it a look right HERE.

I think Hendricks should put together an anthology like Damn Near Dead or one of those, call it Pet Noir or Noirotica or some shit like that.

Or Pet Noirotica...

Chaser by Hong-jin Na

My review of Hong-jin Na's Chaser is up at spinetingler.

Check that shit out right HERE.

The South Koreans may dominate as filmmakers, but the North Koreans sure can do a mean...whatever the fuck this is...

Disciple of the Dog by R. Scott Bakker

My review of R. Scott Bakker's Disciple of the Dog is up at spinetingler.

Check that shit out HERE.

The Nerd's interested to hear what others thought about Disciple.

Definitely think this is one of those books people are gonna argue about for a good goddamn while. You should probably read it - it's worth debating.

Terriers Day: Hank and Britt's Bullshitting Hour

It's Terriers Day over spinetingler, where me and some other writers are talking Terriers.

My piece can be found HERE.

If you're not watching this shit you're missing out. If you are watching this shit, tell a fucking friend already - don't let this be a one season wonder!

Check out the other pieces while you're there too. Plenty of great shit at the site today.

Rut by Scott Phillips

My review of Rut by Scott Phillips is up at spinetingler.

Give it a gander HERE.

If you're looking for a copy of your own, head over to Concord Free Press toot-fucking-sweet.

Act now while supplies last! Did I mention it's FREE! *Insert other cliche HERE*

The Power of the Dog by Don Winslow

My review of The Power of the Dog by Don Winslow is up at spinetingler.

Check that shit out HERE.

I intend to go back and read more of his shit soon, seeing how this mini-marathon paid off fucking huge, but now it's back to new books for a while.

The TBR pile must be taken down a peg or two.

The Winter of Frankie Machine by Don Winslow

My review of Don Winslow's The Winter of Frankie Machine is up at spinetingler.

Give it a look-see over this-a-way.

One more Winslow to go and then it's back to current releases for the Nerd.

The TBR pile is taunting my ass more and more every day, gotta crack open some arcs and pretend I'm better than the proles because I can read shit before its official release date.

Indeed, the life of the online book critic is an exotic and sexy life to lead.

The Dawn Patrol by Don Winslow

My review of The Dawn Patrol by Don Winslow is up at spinetingler.

Check that shit out HERE.

Expect more reviews of Don Winslow's shit real fucking soon.

Or don't expect it and let it be a pleasant surprise. Maybe having no expectations is the secret to happiness.

The Nerd doesn't have answers - just profane opinions.

The Devil by Ken Bruen

My review of the latest Jack Taylore mystery, The Devil by Ken Bruen, is up at spinetingler.

Check it out right HERE.

Believe it or not, this also fits in with my recent horror-ish October book choices of late. You're thinking, dear reader, "Jack Taylor? Supernatural horror-type shit? Have you lost your shit, Nerd?"

Well, seeing how I've been pounding back coffee all day, yes, I have lost my shit (sorry) but I'm not fucking with you in the slightest, dear reader.

Crime Factory Vol. 2 No. 5

The new Crime Factory is up and rocking and I've got another "Crime Sleeper Double Feature" tucked in its smutty back pages.

The piece is on director John Flynn's back-to-back revenge thrillers: 1973's The Outfit and 1977's Rolling Thunder and you'll find that shit on pages 54-59 HERE.

You'll also find shit in there from folks like Charlie Williams, Sandra Ruttan, Stephen Blackmoore, Patti Abbott, Jim Winter, Paul D. Brazill, Erik Lundy, and Eric Beetner.

Yeah, it's fucking solid stuff.

The Grove by John Rector

My review of The Grove by John Rector is up at spinetingler.

Treat your eyes HERE.

I think my use of the word "treat" was a way of hipping you to the fact that this again a sort of horror-ish book in honor of Halloween.

It's either that or I'm slowly turning into a fucking powdered wigged dandy named Lord Reginald Bottomfellow III.

The Caretaker or Lorne Field by Dave Zeltserman

My review of the new Dave Zeltserman, The Caretaker of Lorne Field, is up at spinetingler.

Give it a look-see right HERE.

Horror week continues here at Nerd of Noir headquarters and...jesus, I can't even pretend to be interested in coming up with a lame goblin joke or some tacky bullshit tag like that.

I'm reviewing some horror novels because we're in the month Halloween falls on. How's that bland-but-serviceable-shit grab you?

Hater and Dog Blood by David Moody

My review of Hater and Dog Blood by David Moody is up at spinetingler.

Check that shit out right here.

Since it's the month of ghosts and ghouls (jesus christ is that fucking lame sounding) I figured I'd review a few horror-ish books the next few days starting with these two nasty motherfuckers.

If you don't like it, I don't know what to tell you other than...sorry. I'm spineless and will stop if you, the reader, tell me to.

Red Riding Trilogy by Julian Jarrold, James Marsh & Anand Tucker

My review of the Red Riding Trilogy from directors Julian Jarrold, James Marsh and Anand Tucker is up at spinetingler.

Give it a look HERE.

If you haven't read the Red Riding Quartet by David Peace and are a fan of James Ellroy you'll probably wanna do that shit up first.

But don't let anybody tell you what to do. The world? It's YOUR fucking oyster, my man.

The Town by Ben Affleck

My review of The Town directed by Ben Affleck is up at spinetingler.

Check it out HERE.

Not to blow your mind or anything, dear reader, but this particular Ben Affleck film concerns itself with a certain urban area within the borders of the great state of Massachusetts...

Harry Brown by Daniel Barber

My review of director Daniel Barber's Harry Brown starring Michael Caine is up at spinetingler.

Go forth and readeth, young douche!

I just called you a douche. That was totally unfounded and uncalled for and the Nerd apologizes.

On the plus side: I did just call you young. That probably doesn't happen much anymore now does it?

Animal Kingdom by David Michod

My review of Animal Kingdom from writer-director David Michod is up at spinetingler.

Give it a look HERE.

I try not to post twice a day but I really want to get the word out on this motherfucker.

It's opening in a number of cities today and you would be well-fucking-served to catch this shit in the theater.

The Long Fall by Lynn Kostoff

My review of Lynn Kostoff's The Long Fall is up at spinetingler.

Check that shit out HERE.

This one should probably be a Catching Up review, but I kind of think I'm done with that shit.

Spinetingler has become too much of a home for me to not put all the shit I can up there.

Think of the blog proper as more of a place to find all my shit than as a place to read my shit.

Savages by Don Winslow

My review of Savages by Don Winslow is up at spinetingler.

Read that shit HERE.

I've gotta go back and catch up with this Winslow guy. This shit truly blew me away.

Any of the faithful out there have suggestions for what of his I should pick up next?

The Wolves of Fairmount Park by Dennis Tafoya

My review of The Wolves of Fairmount Park by Dennis Tafoya is up at spinetingler.

Read that shit HERE.

Fuck, to say dude's got ambition is to say, like, Dolly Parton has a decent sized rack.

Did I just make a Dolly Parton tit joke? Jesus, who am I supposed to be? Johnny Carson Jr.?

Cell 211 by Daniel Monzon

My review of the film Cell 211 from director Daniel Monzon is up at spinetingler.

Educate your ass HERE.

Fucked up that no one's talking about this film. I mean, all the hoidy-toidy film critics (justly) creamed over A Prophet but then this motherfucker comes to fucking radio silence?

I guess I'll just have to be the prophet for this film then, right? You get it?

Excuse me while I go kill myself.

Crime Factory Vol. 2 No. 4

The latest edition of Crime Factory is up and yours truly has another "Crime Sleeper Double Feature" up in that beautiful bitch.

The movies in question are John M. Stahl's Leave Her To Heaven and Jean Negulesco's Road House and it can be found on pages 68-72 HERE.

You'll also find in there new fiction by badasses like Allan Guthrie, Kieran Shea and Graham Powell as well as kick ass features from Liam Jose, Keith Rawson, Cameron Ashley, and many more.

Oh, and to answer your question: No, I am not talking about the Swayze Road House.

Rabid Child by Pete Risley

My review of Rabid Child by Pete Risley is up at spinetingler.

Check that shit out HERE.

This book is dropping today, July 20th, from New Pulp Press and you should get yourself a piece.

If you've got the sack for it, that is.

A Choice of Nightmares by Lynn Kostoff

My review of A Choice of Nightmares by Lynn Kostoff is up at spinetingler.

Give it a gander HERE.

Why the fuck does Kostoff only have three books out?

I mean, that's one more than the similarly brilliant Kent Anderson, but still.

Bad Juju & Other Tales of Madness and Mayhem by Jonathan Woods

My review of Bad Juju & Other Tales of Madness and Mayhem by Jonathan Woods is up at spinetingler.

Check that shit out HERE.

If you like your crime like your orange juice - with extra pulp - then this shit is for you.

Yes, I just wrote that hacky fucking phrase. Apologies all around.

The Killer Inside Me by Michael Winterbottom

My review of The Killer Inside Me, Michael Winterbottom's adaptation of Jim Thompson's novel, is up at spinetingler.

Check that shit out here.

It's not as good as the book, but then again, when is that the case?

Oh wait - I used that line yesterday...

Winter's Bone by Debra Granik

My review of Winter's Bone, director Debra Granik's adaptation of Daniel Woodrell's novel, is up at spinetingler.

Check that shit out HERE.

Enjoyed the hell out of it, but naturally: the book's better.

But name for me a case - other than The Godfather, thank you very much - where the old saying isn't true as all hell.

Infamous by Ace Atkins

My review of Infamous by Ace Atkins is up at spinetingler.

Check that shit out HERE.

This is the first of his novels that yours truly has read.

Anybody got any suggestions on where to go next?

Tony by Gerard Johnson

My review of Gerard Johnson's directorial debut Tony is up at spinetingler.

Get a load of that shit HERE.

Somewhere along the way I decided to keep this review decidedly hoidy-toidy sounding - there's not even a single fucking cuss in it!

Hope you don't mind the one-time switch in voice. I'll try not to make that shit a habit.

Breaking Bad - "Full Measure"

My review of "Full Measure," the latest episode of Breaking Bad, is up at spinetingler.

Read that shit HERE.

Very kick-ass season finale, though it's hard to compete with last year's finale.

Shit, it's hard for the history of television to compete with last year's season finale.

Crime Factory Vol. 2 No. 3

I've got another "Crime Sleeper Double Feature" up in the latest edition of Crime Factory.

The movies in question are Snow Angels by David Gordon Green and The King by James Marsh. You'll find the piece on pgs 48-51 of the mag right HERE.

Also featured in the issue are badass motherfuckers like Dennis Tafoya, Jedidiah Ayres, Roger Smith, and Nash Edgerton, the dude who directed the fantastic Aussie noir The Square.

Plus, you know, fucking tons more ridiculously talented folks. Just go get some already!

Friday's Forgotten Books: The Mortal Nuts by Pete Hautman

I did a Friday's Forgotten Books on Pete Hautman's The Mortal Nuts.

You can find that shit on Patricia Abbott's blog HERE.

Check out the links and other posted reviews up at the link as well - lots of good shit up today.

Justified - "Bulletville"

My review of "Bulletville," the season finale of Justified, is up at spinetingler.

Check it out here.

A particularly satisfying season finale, one that kind of makes me wonder if maybe the writers thought there wouldn't be a second season...

In case you hadn't heard, yes, there will thankfully be a second season.

Breaking Bad - Half Measures"

My review of "Half Measures," the latest episode of Breaking Bad, is up at spinetingler.

Check it out HERE.

The review has been up since last night at spinetingler but something was fucked at blogger for the last twenty-four hours so I couldn't link the review here.

Oh technology, why must you play God with my life?

Justified - "Fathers and Sons"

My review of "Fathers and Sons," the latest episode of Justified, is up at spinetingler.

Check it out right here.

Shit is coming down to the wire, dear reader, as this is the penultimate episode of the season.

To clarify for the more philistinic readers, "penultimate" is a fancy-ass way of saying, like, second-to-last.

Breaking Bad - "Abiquiu"

My review of "Abiquiu," the latest episode of Breaking Bad, is up at spinetingler.

Check it out right HERE.

I think the best line of the night was Saul's ice-breaking compliment to Skyler, "Clearly Walt has the same taste in women as he does in lawyers: only the best, with just a little bit of dirty."

Justified - "Veterans"

My review of "Veterans," the latest episode of Justified, is up at spinetingler.

Check it out here.

Found out the other day that Graham Yost, the creator of the show, wrote the screenplay to the movie Speed.

You might assume that's a slam, but fuck no - Speed is a top ten great American action film, far as the Nerd's concerned.

Breaking Bad - "Fly"

My review of "Fly," the latest episode of Breaking Bad, is up at spinetingler.

Buzz on over there HERE.

Yes, I just made a horrible fly-related pun.

Dave Barry ain't got nothin' on me.

Justified - "The Hammer"

My review "The Hammer," the latest episode of Justified, is up at spinetingler.

Give it a look HERE.

John Dahl, noir director extraordinaire, directified the shit out of this episode.

For an article on the underappreciated maestro, click on his name in the labels section below.

Killer by Dave Zeltserman

My review of Killer by Dave Zeltserman is up at spinetingler.

Give it a glance right HERE.

It's the third in Zeltserman's man out of prison trilogy, and you better believe the Nerd has reviewed the other two novels as well.

Just click on dude's name in the labels at the bottom of this post if you don't believe me.

Or even, you know, if you do believe me, I guess...

Breaking Bad - "Kafkaesque"

My review of "Kafkaesque," the latest episode of Breaking Bad, is up at spinetingler.

You can find that shit HERE.

Some more excellent Badger shit in this episode, dear reader, especially in the NA meeting.

With Jesse slinging again, here's hoping there's plenty more Badger shit on the way.

Let It Ride by John McFetridge

My review of John McFetridge's Let It Ride is up at spinetingler.

Give it a look right HERE.

Hit up my labels down at the bottom of this post for my reviews of the other two McFetridge novels.

His shit rocks my, well, my shit, I suppose.

Expiration Date by Duane Swierczynski

My review of Expiration Date by Duane Swierczynski is up at spinetingler.

Check it out right HERE.

If you're not familiar with Swierczynski, I honestly don't know what the fuck to say to you.

Oh wait, yes I do: Familiarize, bitch!

Justified - "Hatless"

My review of "Hatless," the latest episode of Justified, is up at spinetingler.

Know precisely how to feel about said episode HERE.

Or argue with me about it - the internet is a democracy.

A porn-riddled, masturbatory democracy...

Breaking Bad - "I See You"

My review of "I See You," the latest episode of Breaking Bad, is up at spinetingler.

Check it out HERE.

The title is really bugging the shit out of me right now.

I want James Cameron's shitsterpiece (remember the good ol' days of Arnold and Sigourney movies?) nowhere near my precious Bad in a google search.