Harry Hunsicker

I’m thirty minutes into HAMNET. Great movie so far but why does everything happen at a Steak and Ale?

I had zero expectations going into SENTIMENTAL VALUE (family drama, dysfunctional father-daughter relationship, subtitled…🤦‍♂️) but this may be my favorite Oscar nominee of the year.

I sure like to write except for the writing part.

If you’re wondering how Snow Lockdown is going at my house, I’m currently watching a YouTube video of a guy singing the Epic of Gilgamesh in the original Sumerian.

For your end of the year viewing pleasure, allow me to suggest RELAY on Netflix, about a fixer who helps whistleblowers while hiding his identity using a relay service for the deaf. That pitch does not do justice to the film. It’s edge-of-your-seat tension from start to finish.

My personal noir film festival continues with John Cassavetes’ THE KILLING OF A CHINESE BOOKIE. Ben Gazzara, owner of the saddest strip club in LA, is a degenerate gambler who finds himself in debt to some bad people. Complications ensue. Great film if for nothing more than the gritty 1970s setting.

My personal Thanksgiving film festival continues with Yorgos Lanthimos’ THE LOBSTER, a bleak but humorous story about a dystopian future where you have 30 days to find love or you’ll be turned into the animal of your choice. Spoiler: It gets weird after that. Really enjoyed the film.

Why aren’t more people talking about AMERICANA, Tony Tost’s crime thriller/neo noir western? Utterly captivating film. Quirky, darkly humorous, maybe a little too languid for some. I loved it. Think Quentin Tarantino crossed with Wim Wenders but very much its own thing.

New obsession: THE BEAST IN ME. Murder and intrigue. Secrets. The crazy woman from Homeland still being crazy. Four episodes in and I have no idea what the payoff is but I’m up for the ride. Totally bingeable.

Guillermo del Toro’s FRANKENSTEIN. Bad dads make bad dads. I loved every frame. Spectacular film.

Finally watched THE BRUTALIST, which, come to find out, is not named for its nearly four hour runtime. (Though honestly it didn’t feel that long.) The film is excellent but depressing. In a nutshell: artists be crazy; don’t trust rich dudes. Stellar performances from Adrian Brody and Guy Pearce.

New holiday tradition: drive around my neighborhood in mid November and silently judge people who have Xmas trees in their windows.

Spotted in the wild! Thank you Garcia Street Books for stocking THE LIFE AND DEATH OF ROSE DOUCETTE! This is my latest crime thriller and a 2025 Thriller Award nominee. If you’re in Santa Fe and need something to read, Garcia Street Books has a great selection.

Getting my 1950s melodrama on with Vincent Minnelli’s SOME CAME RUNNING. Frank Sinatra is a hard-drinking writer learning how hard it is to return home. Dean Martin is his pal, a professional gambler. Yes, it’s as awesome as it sounds.

I loved every frame of SINNERS. See it if you haven’t. <End of Post>

Michael Madsen, 'Reservoir Dogs' and 'Kill Bill: Vol. 2' actor, dies at 67 In an acting career spanning more than 40 years, Madsen racked up dozens of screen credits. But he was best known for his collaborations with Quentin Tarantino.

Mr. Blonde has left the building. RIP Michael Madsen. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

Looking for a great cop show? Check out DEPARTMENT Q on Netflix. It’s about a burnt out antisocial detective assigned to handle cold cases. Yeah we’ve seen this before, but show runner Scott Frank (The Queen’s Gambit) manages to put a fresh binge-worthy spin on it.

Writers Group Field Trip. The Circus Cemetery in Hugo, Oklahoma.

Dear hair: please grow fast.

Not saying I got a bad haircut, but I do look like I’m in a Flock of Seagulls cover band.

It’s hard to adequately describe how much I don’t care about the Met Gala.

Thanks for reading!

If you’re in the neighborhood, please join me this June at #thrillerfest in NYC. I’m going to be on a killer panel on Saturday with some great authors. Very much looking to that, not to mention the awards banquet that night. #thrillerawards #internationalthrillerwriters #rosedoucette #mysterywriters

How would one go about acquiring a dire wolf as a pet? Asking for a friend.

The Studio on AppleTV. Funniest show on TV right now. Embrace the cringe.

Thanks for sharing. I love the Texas Tornadoes, but I’d never seen that video. What a great song.

Car chases galore. Willem Dafoe barely old enough to shave. 1980s soundtrack by Wang Chung. Why yes, I am watching TO LIVE AND DIE IN LA. And it is as glorious as I remembered.

Sordid: Five Crime Stories about Amputee Strippers, Drifters, Meth Heads, and other Lost Souls Sordid: Five Crime Stories about Amputee Strippers, Drifters, Meth Heads, and other Lost Souls - Kindle edition by Hunsicker, Harry. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Sordid: Five Crime Stories about Amputee Strippers, Drifters, Meth Heads, and other Lost Souls.

I always say go to the source. Here’s the book in question: www.amazon.com/Sordid-Stori...

Meta is stealing authors’ work to train their AI. I searched my name and this is the first thing that came up. Have fun with that, AI Overlords. (Also, stop the stealing!)

How come nobody’s talking about DOPE THIEF on AppleTV+? I loved the book, and the show is every bit as good.