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Silver Screen Sleuths

Silver Screen Sleuths

By: Emily J. Edwards
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Mystery authors discussing mystery movies and TV shows. What could be more... mysterious?

Former host of F*bois of Literature Emily J. Edwards dissects mystery movies and television shows with other mystery authors! From Zodiac to Who Framed Roger Rabbit? and a whole host of classic, noir, sleuth, private detective, cozy, and police procedural mysteries are applauded (or eviscerated!) by experts in the genre. Guests include best-sellers, award-winners, and all-around favorites of the mystery/thriller/suspense genre.


Emily J. Edwards is the former host of the podcast F*bois of Literature, a comedic podcast about the sht*t people in lit. She is the author of the Girl Friday Mysteries, and a committed aficionado of mystery fiction. For more information, find her on her website at msemilyedwards.com

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  • Books: https://msemilyedwards.com/the-girl-friday-mysteries/
2026 Emily J. Edwards
Art Literary History & Criticism
Episodes
  • Travis McGee (1983) - Cayce Osborne
    Jun 30 2026

    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 friend for a low low price– with a couple of hot babes included?

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    Find Cayce Online at https://cayceosborne.com/

    Watch the movie on YouTube: https://youtu.be/b5ei1iA7IJ4?si=GbbYc77xit1Wv6iN

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Character Description and Background
    • 33:26 Characterization and Storyline Issues
    • 38:48 Impact on Travis McGee Franchise
    • 49:12 Book Adaptation and Understanding of Locale
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    52 mins
  • Miller's Crossing (1990) - David Avallone
    Jun 23 2026

    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 organized. MILLER'S CROSSING stars Gabriel Byrne, Albert Finney, Marcia Gay Harden, and John Tuturro.

    Find David Avallone online:

    • https://www.patreon.com/cw/DavidAvallone
    • https://www.davidavallonefreelance.com/Home.html
    • https://bsky.app/profile/davallone.bsky.social
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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • CLUE (1985) - Tony Wirt
    Jun 16 2026

    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 Dorothy L. Sayers. It's bot a perfect and imperfect mystery movie!

    Takeaways

    • Clue's impact on childhood experiences
    • The genius of Clue's writing and cast
    • Clue's subversive elements challenge traditional gender dynamics and societal norms
    • The conversation highlights the importance of fair play and reader expectations in the mystery genre

    Find guest Tony Wirt online!

    • https://bsky.app/profile/tonywirt.com
    • https://www.instagram.com/wirter
    • https://www.tonywirt.com/

    Chapters

    • 00:00 Introduction and Love for Clue
    • 06:02 The Genius of Clue
    • 13:30 The Essence of Clue and Gothic Horror
    • 20:00 Tim Curry's Performance
    • 26:43 Humor and Grammar Jokes in Clue
    • 32:12 Gender Representation
    • 37:17 Snappy Dialogue
    • 43:25 Enjoying the Ride
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    51 mins
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