‘Sparkling Cyanide’ (2003) shows versatility of Christie’s novel
Sleuthing Sunday (Movie review): Christie’s 1945 novel yet again gets contemporized, but writer Laura Lamson finds a fresh angle.
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‘Sparkling Cyanide’ (2003) shows versatility of Christie’s novel
‘Seven Dials Mystery’ (1981) gets bundled into energetic TV movie
Sleuthing Sunday (Movie review): The troupe behind 1980’s “Why Didn’t They Ask Evans?” reunites for a tighter, if flightier, Christie mystery.
‘Why Didn’t They Ask Evans?’ (1980) is long, but has great lead duo
Sleuthing Sunday (Movie review): As with the book, the two lead amateur sleuths keep this overly complex plot fairly engaging.
‘Sparkling Cyanide’ retains glitz, mystery for 1983 TV movie
Sleuthing Sunday (Movie review): This character-driven Agatha Christie novel smoothly moves four decades forward for a glamorous TV film.
Poirot time-travels to 1985 for ‘Thirteen at Dinner’
Sleuthing Sunday (Movie review): Peter Ustinov reprises his role as Poirot, but on a new timeline, in this interesting made-for-TV film.
‘Endless Night’ gets made into sneaky great 1972 film
Sleuthing Sunday (Movie review): Christie’s tricky-to-adapt 1967 gem makes an impressive transition to film, with surprises intact.
‘Death on the Nile’ (1978) faithfully and lavishly adapts Christie’s gem
Sleuthing Sunday (Movie review): Peter Ustinov gets a bit closer to Poirot than Albert Finney did, and the film stays true to the brilliant plot.
‘Come, Tell Me How You Live’ (1946) digs into Mideast cultures
Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): The first of Christie’s two autobiographical books shows the 1930s Middle East through a surprised Englander’s eyes.
‘Agatha Christie’s Poirot’ Season 1 (1989) launches an icon
Sleuthing Sunday (TV review): Although other actors had played the brilliant Belgian detective, most people picture David Suchet when they think of Poirot.
‘Sleeping Murder’ (1976) a relaxing throwback mystery
Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): Agatha Christie’s only posthumous novel is also one of her finest Marple yarns, one where we can apply what we’ve learned.