Silver Screen Sleuths

The phenomenal author Katy Watson, author of the Three Dahlias series, is here to discuss the BBC adaptation of SHERLOCK, starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. The series expertly portrays the relationship between Sherlock Holmes and John Watson, and why this enduring partnership can be adapted– and will be adapted– for the rest of time. Love Katy as much as I do? Find her online! On I...

Cayce Osborne joins host Emily J. Edwards to discuss the 1983 MOTV/Backdoor Pilot, TRAVIS MCGEE starring Sam Elliott! Travis, the brainchild of one of America's best-selling authors, John D. MacDonald, is a "salvage expert" who excels in returning people's lost valuables– for half the cost of what he recovers. In this adaptation of THE EMPTY COPPER SEA, Travis works to recoup the reputation of a f...

This week, David Avallone ( https://www.patreon.com/cw/DavidAvallone ) joins host Emily J. Edwards to discuss pulp fiction, literary adaptations, and the Coen Brothers' early hit, MILLER'S CROSSING. A faithful (but perhaps legally loose) adaptation of Dashiell Hammett's THE GLASS KEY, MILLER'S CROSSING is an audacious crime novel about the love of family– if the only family you're talking about is...

Tony Wirt and host Emily J. Edwards have a delightful conversation about the movie CLUE and its impact on them, including childhood experiences, the art of mystery writing, Tim Curry's performance, rurality and claustrophobia, and humor and grammar jokes. CLUE subverts genre expectations and the "rules" of mystery writing as set up by classic authors such as Agatha Christie, Ngaio Marsh, and Dorot...

Author and editor Michelle Kubitz joins host Emily J. Edwards to discuss the movie that brought many back into the safe and comforting embrace of the movie mystery detective: Rian Johnson's 2019 smash hit KNIVES OUT. It's a comfort movie for both Michelle and Emily, and they chat about all of the revival of the mystery genre in film, the portrayal of the gentleman sleuth, and the social commentary...

In this conversation, Nekesa Afia and Emily Edwards discuss the significance of clothing as a storytelling element and the tension and suspense in the movie 'Dial M for Murder.' They also explore the cinematic quality of writing and visualization, as well as Nekesa's Harlem Renaissance series and the writing process. The conversation delves into the messy nature of murder, the gender dynamics and...

Award-winning journalist and author Keith Roysdon joins host Emily J. Edwards to discuss one of David Fincher's masterpieces: 2007's ZODIAC. Keith's new book, SEVEN ANGLES, is out June 1st! Pre-order the book here . The conversation delves into the world of mystery storylines, the portrayal of crime fiction and newspapers in films, the categories of crime fiction and murder mysteries, the role of...

Host Emily J. Edwards is joined by award-winning author Lawrence Allan (the Jimmy Cooper mysteries) to discuss the sleuth classic, THE THIN MAN. The conversation delves into the influence of 'The Thin Man' on detective fiction, the distinction between cozy and private investigator detective fiction, the adaptation of 'The Thin Man' and the comparison with other detective movies. Chapters 00:00 Int...

Host Emily J. Edwards is joined by award-winning author and journalist, Libby Cudmore to discuss the 1988 Touchstone Features hit, "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?" starring Bob Hoskins and Christopher Lloyd. The conversation begins with an introduction and a discussion about the guest's books. It then transitions into a comparison between the book and movie adaptation of 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit.' The s...

New trailer for  @silverscreensleuths ! The first episode will be dropping in just a few weeks! We're already on  #applepodcasts ,  #spotify , and  #youtube . (Don't worry,  @keithroysdon  gets to speak in the full episode, I didn't just record him listening to me yap 😂). Clip features Keith,  @record_saturday ,  @nekesawritesbooks , and  @writelarrywrite . Keep In Touch: Patreon : https://www.pa...

Your host Emily J. Edwards, author of the Girl Friday mystery series, creator of the podcast F*bois of Literature, and former co-host of Ticklish Business, is announcing the imminant arrival of Silver Screen Sleuths, the podcast that brings together mystery writers of all types to discuss mystery films and TV shows. Award-winning, best-selling, and celebrated authors of private investigators, cozi...