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Ep. 1279 - For Love or Money

In China, in Iran, in podcast land, and on TV, money calls the tune. Ep. 1279 "Dreadful Summit" by Stanley Ellin with an Introduction by Andrew Klavan is available here: https://www.mysteriousbookshop.com/products/stanley-ellin-dreadful-summit?_pos=1&_sid=62835f1dc&_ss=r - - - To ...  Show more

Andrew Klavan Ranks The Greatest Thriller Movies Of All Time

Today, I'll be ranking a list of cinematic thrillers. While I haven't picked the list, I can say with confidence that the thriller genre is tailored made for cinema. So, this list should be interesting. - - - Today's Sponsor: PreBorn! - Make a difference for generations to come. ...  Show more

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