Category Archives: Mystery

Analysis of a Scene XL: Jeremy Boynton is a Creep

Posted on August 24, 2018 by admin

Here are a pair of scenes from the excellent Inspector Morse episode “Driven to Distraction” (recapped here).  Patrick Malahide plays bad boy car salesman and murder suspect Jeremy Boynton.  Despite being a married man, Jeremy is a serial philanderer. Things … Continue reading →

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A Look at Money in the Morgue, the “New” Inspector Alleyn Novel

Posted on August 7, 2018 by RFodchuk

Back in March, Fearless Admin wrote about a Guardian article announcing that a “new” Inspector Alleyn novel, Money in the Morgue (I keep wanting to type Murder in the Morgue), was shortly to be released.  The book is based on … Continue reading →

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Posh Blokes (Played by Patrick Malahide)

Posted on June 20, 2018 by RFodchuk

Admin and I recently realized that Patrick Malahide has played more than a few Posh Blokes in his career, and he’s done a great job of it, too – whether they were goodies, baddies, or an intriguing mix of both … Continue reading →

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Are We Sure They’re Played by the Same Guy? IV

Posted on May 9, 2018 by admin

It’s been a while since we’ve done one of these posts where we take a look at a couple of incredibly different Patrick Malahide characters.  It is always amazing to us how easily he can transform from one character to … Continue reading →

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See Patrick Malahide in If Looks Could Kill

Posted on April 19, 2018 by admin

In 2000 Patrick Malahide played “Inspector Nugget, of the Yard” in the very funny “If Looks Could Kill: The Power of Behavior.”  I wrote a little post on a YouTube clip promoting it.  Good news! For the time being at … Continue reading →

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Favouritest Grabs Ever – Ninth Edition

Posted on April 13, 2018 by RFodchuk

We’re more than ready for spring to finally arrive (it seems to be taking its sweet time!), so Fearless Admin and I thought we’d try to set the proper mood by selecting our favouritest spring/summer grabs, or just grabs of … Continue reading →

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Villains Whose Plans Didn’t Quite Come Together (Played by Patrick Malahide)

Posted on April 3, 2018 by RFodchuk

Into everyone’s life, a little rain must fall…  It’s sad but true that more than a few of the villains played by Patrick Malahide have been forced to endure the humiliation of their plans not coming together.  They can have … Continue reading →

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Something Neat – A New Alleyn Novel!

Posted on March 23, 2018 by admin

From the Guardian Money in the Morgue is a particular kind of crime novel: a traditional golden age-style crime novel that also falls into the subgenre of “continuation novel”, written by Stella Duffy and featuring Ngaio Marsh’s beloved detective, Inspector … Continue reading →

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The Dashing Gents: Rogues and Heroes

Posted on March 6, 2018 by admin

The Dashing Gents As Bonnie Tyler once said, “I need a hero; I’m holding out for a hero ’til the end of the night.” Well, Patrick Malahide has played more than few hero roles, but, he’s also played some equally … Continue reading →

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Analysis of a Scene XXXVII: A Blackheath Vinegar Valentine

Posted on February 18, 2018 by admin

A Vinegar Valentine, Blackheath Style For Valentine’s, RFodchuk and I thought it would be fun to do a slightly different spin for the special day. Taking inspiration from the less-than-romantic Victorian “vinegar Valentine” we’ve chosen to celebrate that conniving courting … Continue reading →

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