Christie gets theatrical in ‘Murder in Three Acts’ (1935)
Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): This novel doesn’t have the strictest three-act structure, but it does tap into the notion of life as a performance.
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Christie gets theatrical in ‘Murder in Three Acts’ (1935)
Nostalgic ‘Broadway Danny Rose’ (1984) doesn’t tug at heartstrings
Woody Wednesday (Movie review): “Broadway Danny Rose” is Woody Allen’s love letter to his standup comedy days. But the film didn’t totally connect with me.
‘Stardust Memories’ (1980) shows absurdities of fame
Woody Wednesday (Movie review): Allen’s film takes a crack at Hollywood absurdities, fan behavior and love triangles.
‘Boomerang Clue’ (1934) a better romance than mystery
Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): It’s too bad Frankie and Bobby didn’t get more stories, because they’re by far the best part of this Christie yarn.
‘Broken Flowers’ (2005) a slow-burn travelogue
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Bill Murray gives one of his elite toned-down performances as a depressive man seeking a son he never knew.
Allen’s theater background shows in ‘What’s New Pussycat’ (1965)
Woody Wednesday (Movie review): Allen tries for a romping debut as a film writer. But the loose editing leaves long gaps between laughs.
Poirot takes swing at ‘Murder on the Links’ (1923)
Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): Christie’s second Poirot novel includes rival detectives, forbidden love and dysfunctional families.
‘Mysterious Mr. Quin’ (1930) toys with supernatural
Sleuthing Sunday (Book review): Christie tiptoes close to adding the supernatural into her work in this collection that explores relationships.
‘Midsummer Night’s Sex Comedy’ (1982) an amusing riff
Woody Wednesday (Movie review): Allen’s nod to Shakespeare is an enjoyably light take on ideas we’ve seen him explore before.
‘Lost in Translation’ (2003) is exquisitely sad
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Director Sofia Coppola’s elite film wonderfully uses music, imagery and mood to create a magical Tokyo.