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In 1977 Don Herron began leading The Dashiell Hammett Tour, now the longest-running literary tour in the nation. On this site you’ll find information on current walks — dates, where to meet, arranging tours by appointment — plus a hard-boiled blog with news, reviews of books and film, and a dash of noir.
The latest and greatest edition to self-guide you up and down the mean streets.
Willeford: The Book
Includes the first “Mr. Hunt” story, “Knives in the Dark.”
Tag Archives: “Hoke”
Rediscovered: Better Off Ted Season Two
Recently on his blog James Reasoner did a blurb for the Brit sitcom The IT Crowd, which sounded like something I’d like — yep, hilarious. So I just returned the favor and suggested he look up Better Off Ted. I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Film, News
Tagged "Hoke", Better Off Ted, James Reasoner, Lem Hewitt, Mission Control, My Name Is Earl, Phil Myman, The IT Crowd
Sinister Cinema: When I Wasn’t Paying Any Attention Whatsoever, “Hoke” Bit the Dust
Surfing around the net a few days ago, I noticed a blurb for some new TV pilot that included Paul Giamatti in the cast. I wondered, Does this mean that the “Hoke” series for FX never got a pickup? Easy … Continue reading
Posted in Film, News, Willeford
Tagged "Hoke", Fox Cable Networks, FX, Hoke Moseley, John Solberg, Oona Chaplin, Paul Giamatti, The Strain, Trisha Telep
Sinister Cinema: “Hoke” Shaping Up
I’m not intending on keeping track of every development in the saga of the upcoming TV show Hoke, based on the Willeford novels — but at least it looks as if the pilot is a sure thing, because they’ve cast … Continue reading
Sinister Cinema: Giamatti Is “Hoke”
Surfing around the net as I drink coffee and try to wake up, what ho! News that Charles Willeford’s existential cop Hoke Moseley will return with Paul Giamatti in the title role. At least for a pilot — with any … Continue reading
Posted in News, Willeford
Tagged "Hoke", Curtis Hanson, Elmore Leonard, Hoke Moseley, Justified, Paul Giamatti
