It is said that “Clothes make the man,” but that may be true for some more than others. I’ve been thinking it over, and found a pattern when it comes to clothes in crime fiction. Detective characters stand out in the crowd. Usually their manner—curious, attentive to detail, driven, and intelligent—sets them apart, but there’s…
I wasn’t sure why I kept watching Blue Bloods until this week because the show has many faults. The police procedural aspect of the show is serviceable, not great. It seems all New York City crime is solved by Danny Reagan, sometimes with an assist from his little brother, Jamie or Danny’s partner of the…
Do me a favor. Close your eyes and think of Magnum P.I. It’s no stretch to say you thought of two things: a mustache and a Ferrari. Let’s try again. Starsky & Hutch. Let me guess—a collared sweater and a red Gran Torino with a pre-Nike swoosh on it. One more for luck. Knight Rider.…
As a genre, mystery is famous for its loners, guys like Jack Reacher, Monk and Lucas Davenport. But mysteries are also rife with bromances, all you have to do is look. What exactly is a bromance? The term is used to describe a non-sexual relationship between two men that are unusually close. In mystery, this…
Two great tastes that taste great together…or something like that. One of the best mash-ups we’ve seen in ages! If you’re looking for another Magnum fix, check out Victoria Janssen’s article on the man himself!
I remember Magnum, P.I. very fondly. First, there were the elements that anchored the series from year to year: A red Ferrari, Higgins and his guard dogs, Magnum’s aloha shirts and Detroit Tigers cap and distinctive moustache. Second, there were the sidekicks: Higgins again, as Magnum’s opponent and foil; Magnum’s old Navy buddies, T.C. and…
