The Maid's Version by Daniel Woodrell

My review of Daniel Woodrell's The Maid's Version is up at spinetingler.

Give it a look HERE.

I have reviews of every published work by Woodrell on the blog so if you're not hip to him, hit up his name in the labels below.

The Counselor by Ridley Scott

My review of The Counselor, written by Cormac McCarthy and directed by Ridley Scott, is up at spinetingler.

Check that shit out HERE.

Curious to see what the public reaction to this film will be.  Haven't read any reviews yet but have definitely seen some disparity in star ratings.

Ratlines by Stuart Neville

My review of Stuart Neville's Ratlines is up at spinetingler.

Check that shit out HERE.

I've got glowing reviews of all of Neville's work on the blog if you wanna hit up his name in the labels below.

The Thicket by Joe R. Lansdale

My review of Joe R. Lansdale's The Thicket is up at spinetingler.

Check that shit out HERE.

I've got a number of reviews of Lansdale's work elsewhere here at the blog if you feel like hitting up dude's name in the labels below.

Prisoners by Denis Villeneuve

My review of Denis Villeneuve's Prisoners is up spinetingler.

Check that shit out HERE.

Glad I got to see this one before it leaves theaters.  Get on it, dear readers, because this beast needs to make some more money.

Corrosion by Jon Bassoff

My review of Jon Bassoff's debut novel Corrosion is up at spinetingler.

Check that shit out HERE.

Can't wait to see what Bassoff does next.

Breaking Bad "Felina"

My piece on the season finale of Breaking Bad, "Felina," is up at spinetingler.

Check that shit out HERE.

Honestly don't know how folks are gonna react to my thoughts on this.  What is the general consensus on this episode - I haven't been looking it up or talking to my friends about it yet.

Breaking Bad "Granite State"

My review of "Granite State," the penultimate episode of Breaking Bad, is up at spinetingler.

Check that shit out HERE.

We're just days away from the end of the show. I got to start looking for something else to live for.

Breaking Bad "Ozymandias"

My piece on the third to last episode of Breaking Bad, "Ozymandias," is up at spinetingler.

Check that shit out HERE.

Rian Johnson may spell his christian name like dick and he may not always kill it as a feature director (I love Looper but Brick and Brothers Bloom are diabetes-levels of cutesy to me) but he has directed some of this show's best episodes ever.

Breaking Bad - "To'hajiilee"

My review of "To'hajiilee," the fourth to last episode of Breaking Bad, is up at spinetingler.

Check that shit out HERE.

So when does Michelle McLaren get to direct feature?

Crime Factory Vol. 2 No. 14

My latest Crime Sleeper Double Feature entitled "Print the Truth (But Throw in Some Legend)" on Andrew Dominik's The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford (2007) and Killing Them Softly (2012) is live!

You'll find it on pages 8-17 of the pdf version HERE.

Lots of great shit in this issue but I'm especially looking forward to reading Benjamin Welton's piece on Franju's Nuits Rouges.

Breaking Bad "Rabid Dog"

My piece on S5E12 of Breaking Bad, "Rabid Dog," is up at spinetingler.

Check that shit out HERE.

So could we at least get a web video or something of Badger's theories on Battlestar Galactica?  Maybe he could talk about that episode where the guy who looks like Mr White shows up...

Peckerwood by Jedidiah Ayres

My review of Peckerwood by Jedidiah Ayres is up at spinetingler.

Check that shit out HERE.

To see my review of his novella Fierce Bitches hit up his name in the labels below.

Breaking Bad "Confessions"

My piece on Breaking Bad season five episode eleven, "Confessions," is up at spinetingler.

Check that shit out HERE.

This episode was just...good God, I mean...holy shit.

Breaking Bad "Buried"

My piece on "Buried, "S5E10 of Breaking Bad, is up at spinetingler.

Give that shit a look right HERE.

Great looking episode.  Somebody's gotta give Michelle McLaren a feature film one of these days.

Sacrifices by Roger Smith

My review of Roger Smith's Sacrifices is up at spinetingler.

Check that shit out HERE.

For more reviews of his work hit up the labels below.

Breaking Bad "Blood Money"

My piece on Breaking Bad S5E9 "Blood Money" is up at spinetingler.

Check that shit out HERE.

Yes, the most memorable bit from this episode will deservedly be fan-favorite Badger's Star Trek pitch but don't sleep on Saul referring to Jesse as Woody Harrelson...

Only God Forgives by Nicolas Winding Refn

My review of Nicolas Winding Refn's Only God Forgives is up at spinetingler.

Check that shit out HERE.

To see my review of Bronson and Drive hit up dude's name in the labels below.

Pale Horses by Nate Southard

My review of Nate Southard's Pale Horses is up at spinetingler.

Check that shit out HERE.

This is gonna be one to reckon with come year end lists, dear reader, mark the Nerd's deadly serious fucking words.

Rake by Scott Phillips

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

Check that shit out HERE.

If you're not down with dude's work, hit up his name in the labels below to see my reviews of his previous novels.

Gone Again by Doug Johnstone

My review of Doug Johnstone's Gone Again is up at spinetingler.

Check that shit out HERE.

Hit up dude's name in the labels below to find out what else he's written.

The Baddest Ass by Anthony Neil Smith

My review of Anthony Neil Smith's The Baddest Ass is up at spinetingler.

Check that shit out HERE.

Dig other shit by Smith by hitting up dude's name in the labels section below.

Out of the Black by John Rector

My review of John Rector's Out of the Black is up at spinetingler.

Check that shit out HERE.

To see reviews of other novels by Rector hit up his name in the labels below.

NOS4A2 by Joe Hill

My review of Joe Hill's NOS4A2 is up at spinetingler.

Check that shit out HERE.

Pro Tip: You're gonna wanna either pony up the bucks (or put in some waiting time at the library) and get the actual hardback book with this one.

Apparently the ebook versions of the book have neither the super-rad illustrations nor the "A Note About The Type" section at the very end of the novel that adds to the story in a clever way.

Donnybrook by Frank Bill

My review of Frank Bill's Donnybrook is up at spinetingler.

Check that shit out HERE.

You really ought to get yourself some of this shit, dear reader, and be fucking quick about it.

Sightseers by Ben Wheatley

My review of Ben Wheatley's Sightseers is up at spinetingler.

Check that shit out HERE.

To see reviews of Wheatley's previous films, hit up his name in the labels below.

I Hear Sirens in the Street by Adrian McKinty

My review of Adrian McKinty's I Hear Sirens in the Street is up at spinetingler.

Check that shit out HERE.

Hit up dude's name in the labels to find out what other shit by the man you absolutely *have to* check out if you're not hip to him.

Justified - "Ghosts"

My piece on "Ghosts," the season finale of season four of Justified, is up at spinetingler.

Check that shit out HERE.

I hope that the speech about The Friends of Eddie Coyle from Augustine's guy this week inspires a bunch of fan to give the film a chance as it's, you know, pretty fucking terrific.

Justified - "Peace of Mind"

My piece on "Peace of Mind," episode twelve of season four of Justified, is up at spinetingler.

Check that shit out HERE.

As much of a bastard as he may be, I'm secretly hoping the writers find a way to let Nick Augustine live after next week's finale.  The guy is too goddamned funny to die.

Justified - "Decoy"

My review of "Decoy," episode eleven of season four of Justified, is up at spinetingler.

Check that shit out HERE.

If anybody has any complaints about this forty-five minutes of entertainment...I dunno what to tell you.

Enjoy punching yourself in the balls just to feel, I guess.

Iguana Love by Vicki Hendricks

My review of Iguana Love by Vicki Hendricks is up at spinetingler.

Check that shit out HERE.

Hit up her name in the labels to see my other reviews of her work.  Only one I haven't read of hers is Sky Blues and I will correct that oversight someday very soon.

The Rapist by Les Edgerton

My review of Les Edgerton's The Rapist is up at spinetingler.

Check that shit out HERE.

I know I probably say this after reading ever New Pulp Press title, but dig that crazy-rad cover, dear reader.

Cold Quiet Country by Clayton Lindemuth

My review of Clayton Lindemuth's Cold Quiet Country is up at spinetingler.

Check that shit out HERE.

Excited to see what this dude does next.

Stoker by Chan-wook Park

My piece on Chan-wook Park's Stoker is up at spinetingler.

Check that shit out HERE.

It has been a dry spell out there for film lately.  I mean, it usually is this time of year but other than this and Side Effects there has been jack-shit out there for fans of quality.

Inside Straight by Ray Banks

My review of Inside Straight by Ray Banks is up at spinetingler.

Give it a look over HERE.

If you're unfamiliar with the work of Mr Banks, you'll find reviews of damn near everything he's ever done by hitting up his name in the labels below.

Justified - "Get Drew"

My piece on "Get Drew," episode ten of season four of Justified, is up at spinetingler.

Check that shit out HERE.

Hey everybody: Limehouse is back!

Probably only for this episode but...Limehouse is back!

Low Down Death Right Easy by J. David Osborne

My piece on Low Down Death Right Easy by J. David Osborne is up at spinetingler.

Check that shit out HERE.

Having heard Brian Lindenmuth's opinions on this beast and having read Nik Korpon's piece on it at spinetingler last week, LDDRE definitely has earned the spinetingler seal of approval.

It's gonna be the book to beat in 2013, can tell you that much right now.

Justified - "The Hatchet Tours"

My piece on "The Hatchet Tours," episode nine of season four of Justified, is up at spinetingler.

Check that shit out HERE.

Lesli Linka Glatter makes her Justified directing debut.  Looking through her massive TV credits it seems it's about time she did the show and she did a bang-up job with this episode for sure.

Justified - "Outlaw"

My review of "Outlaw," episode eight of season four of Justified, is up at spinetingler.

Check that shit out HERE.

This is the first John Dahl directed episode of the season.  Seems they've been leaving directing duties more and more to Michael Dinner these days.

Justified - "Money Trap"

My piece on "Money Trap," episode seven of season four of Justified, is up at spinetingler.

Check that shit out HERE.

I swear the creators of Justified are out to give a guest spot to all your favorite TV actors during their run, this week's blast from the recent past being Michael Gladis, aka the beardy guy from Mad Men.

Justified - "Foot Chase"

My piece on "Foot Chase," episode six of season four of Justified, is up at spinetingler.

Give that shit a quick peek HERE.

So Jim Beaver and Gerald McRaney both got major roles in this episode.  I think the only Deadwood alum we've yet to see in the Justiverse is Ian McShane...

Justified - "Kin"

My piece on S4 E5 of Justified, "Kin," is up at spinetingler.

Check that shit out HERE.

Anybody else got their fingers crossed that Side Effects is decent?  It's apparently gonna be Soderbergh's last theatrically released film, after all.

Justified - "This Bird Has Flown"

My piece on the fourth episode of season four of Justified, "This Bird Has Flown," is up at spinetingler.

Check that shit out HERE.

Hope Lindsey shows up again sometime.  She was a fun character, not to mention, you know, easy on the eyes.

Justified - "Truth and Consequences"

My piece on episode three of season four of Justified, "Truth and Consequences," is up at spinetingler.

Check that shit out HERE.

Lots of shit going down in the Justiverse this week, dear reader, but sadly no sign of Constable Bob.  Fingers crossed he pops up again toot-sweet!

Justified - "Where's Waldo?"

My piece on the second episode of the fourth season of Justified, "Where's Waldo?", is up at spinetingler.

Check that shit out HERE.

Was it a good episode, you ask?  There's only two words necessary to answer that question: Wynn. Duffy.

Justified - "Hole in the Wall"

My piece on "Hole in the Wall," episode one of season four of Justified, is up at spinetingler.

Check that shit out HERE.

You heard me right, Justifans: Justified is back!

The Best Crime Fiction of 2012

My list of the ten best novels I read in 2012 is up at spinetingler.

Check that shit out HERE.

Also included in the post are the lists of Brian Lindenmuth, R. Thomas Brown and Keith Rawson.

In other words, a whole lotta great recs are coming at you toot-sweet.