Green, Branagh tell their own Poirot tale in ‘Haunting in Venice’

November 4, 2023November 3, 2023 John Hansen Agatha Christie

Movie review: The writer and director move beyond Agatha Christie adaptations with an original horror story.

Morgan’s ‘Agatha Christie: A Biography’ (1984) a thorough, engaging portrait

September 17, 2023September 17, 2023 John Hansen Agatha Christie

Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): The estate-approved biography goes deeper into Christie’s books and plays than the author’s autobiography.

‘Monogram Murders’ (2014) proves Christie estate made a wise hire

September 10, 2023September 10, 2023 John Hansen Agatha Christie

Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): Though not perfect, Sophie Hannah’s debut Poirot novel features spot-on characterization of the sleuth.

Hannah, Poirot go deep into psychology to solve ‘Mystery of Three Quarters’ (2018)

September 3, 2023August 28, 2023 John Hansen Agatha Christie

Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): Hannah’s interest in human nature dovetails with Poirot’s to a notable degree in her third take on Christie’s sleuth.

Hannah’s ‘Closed Casket’ (2016) opens wide roster of suspects

August 27, 2023August 27, 2023 John Hansen Agatha Christie

Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): With a Poirot novel, it’s often the psychology of the crime that matters, and never has that been truer.

‘Miss Marple’ (1984-92) stands as the spinster sleuth’s definitive portrayal

August 20, 2023August 20, 2023 John Hansen Agatha Christie

Sleuthing Sunday (TV review): Joan Hickson is exactly how I pictured Marple from the novels, and many other actors follow her lead in this standout series.