‘They Came to Baghdad’ (1951) a vibrant Mideast adventure
Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): In addition to its strength as a travelogue, this is also among Christie’s most entertaining spy novels.
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‘They Came to Baghdad’ (1951) a vibrant Mideast adventure
On the cutting edge: Every Michael Crichton film, ranked
Movie list: As Summer 2022 gives us new chapters in the “Jurassic” and “Westworld” sagas, let’s look back at the core canon of Crichton.
‘Summer of 84’ (2018) a gem amid ’80s nostalgia boom
Frightening Friday (Movie review): Fans of “Stranger Things” and “It” will want to check out this overlooked Canadian gem.
The near-futurist: All 28 Michael Crichton novels, ranked
Book list: As the Summer of Crichton continues on our screens, here are my rankings of the 28 novels from the man who invented the techno-thriller.
‘The Gift’ (2015) bullies its way to being great thriller
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Rebecca Hall shines and Joel Edgerton is a triple threat in this character-driven mood piece.
Osborne dusts off ‘Black Coffee’ in 1998 novelization
Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): Charles Osborne stays respectful of Christie’s brisk play while making it accessible to readers of the printed word.
Cuthbert’s ‘The Cellar’ has fun with spooky math
Movie review: Brendan Muldowney’s film has the standard “Family buys haunted house” setup, but it eventually develops more dimensions.
‘Harlequin Tea Set’ (1997) gathers some antique gems
Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): The last of Christie’s U.S. short story collections isn’t merely a case of odds and ends being swept up.
Poirot engages fairer sex in ‘Labors of Hercules’ (1947)
Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): Hercule Poirot in love? That’s the surprising part of an otherwise middle-of-the-road collection of stories.
‘Dead Zone’ (1983) a lively translation, thanks to Walken
Stephen King flashback (Movie review): Cronenberg’s film inevitably compresses King’s book, but Christopher Walken memorably brings Johnny Smith to life.