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Movie Review: Murder on the Orient Express (2017)

“Murder on the Orient Express” is a 2017 mystery movie directed by Kenneth Branagh, based on the classic detective novel of the same name by Agatha Christie. The movie features an ensemble cast that includes Kenneth Branagh, Penélope Cruz, Willem Dafoe, Judi Dench, Johnny Depp, Josh Gad, Derek Jacobi, Leslie Odom Jr., Michelle Pfeiffer, and Daisy Ridley. The story follows world-renowned detective Hercule Poirot (played … Continue reading Movie Review: Murder on the Orient Express (2017)

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Movie Review: The Maltese Falcon (1931)

“The Maltese Falcon” is a 1931 pre-code film directed by Roy Del Ruth and starring Ricardo Cortez, Bebe Daniels, and Dudley Digges. The plot revolves around a private detective named Sam Spade (Cortez) who becomes embroiled in a dangerous hunt for a valuable artifact known as the Maltese Falcon. The story begins when a beautiful woman named Ruth Wonderly (Daniels) hires Spade and his partner … Continue reading Movie Review: The Maltese Falcon (1931)

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Movie Review: Clue (1985)

“Clue” is a 1985 movie based on the classic board game of the same name, directed by Jonathan Lynn and starring an ensemble cast of talented actors, including Tim Curry, Madeline Kahn, Christopher Lloyd, and Martin Mull. The plot revolves around six strangers who are invited to a mansion for a dinner party hosted by Mr. Boddy. As they arrive, they are each given a … Continue reading Movie Review: Clue (1985)

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Movie Review: Death on The Nile (2022)

“Death on the Nile” is a mystery-thriller film directed by Kenneth Branagh, who also stars as the lead character, detective Hercule Poirot. The movie is based on the 1937 novel of the same name by Agatha Christie and is a sequel to the 2017 movie “Murder on the Orient Express.” The film features an all-star cast that includes Branagh, Tom Bateman, Annette Bening, Russell Brand, … Continue reading Movie Review: Death on The Nile (2022)

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Movie Review: The Lady Vanishes (1938)

“The Lady Vanishes” is a 1938 thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock and adapted from the novel The Wheel Spins by Ethel Lina White. The film tells the story of a young woman named Iris, who is traveling by train across Europe. When one of her fellow passengers, an elderly governess named Miss Froy, disappears without a trace, Iris becomes determined to find out what … Continue reading Movie Review: The Lady Vanishes (1938)

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Movie Review: Witness for the Prosecution (1957)

“Witness for the Prosecution” is a 1957 American courtroom drama film directed by Billy Wilder, based on a play of the same name by Agatha Christie. The film tells the story of Leonard Vole (Tyrone Power), a young man accused of murdering an elderly woman to inherit her fortune. Sir Wilfrid Robarts (Charles Laughton), a seasoned criminal defense attorney, takes up Vole’s case, aided by … Continue reading Movie Review: Witness for the Prosecution (1957)

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Movie Review: One Body Too Many (1944)

“One Body Too Many” is a 1944 horror-comedy movie directed by Frank McDonald, starring Jack Haley, Jean Parker, and Bela Lugosi. The movie tells the story of Albert Tuttle (Jack Haley), a timid insurance salesman who is sent to the creepy mansion of the recently deceased Cyrus J. Rutherford to appraise the estate. Once there, Tuttle discovers that he’s not the only one interested in … Continue reading Movie Review: One Body Too Many (1944)

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Movie Review: The Spiral Staircase (1946)

“The Spiral Staircase” is a classic thriller film released in 1946, directed by Robert Siodmak and starring Dorothy McGuire, George Brent, and Ethel Barrymore. The film is based on the novel Some Must Watch by Ethel Lina White. The movie follows a similar plot to the novel, but with some changes. Dorothy McGuire plays Helen Capel, a young mute woman who works as a live-in … Continue reading Movie Review: The Spiral Staircase (1946)

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Movie Review: Murder on the Orient Express (1974)

“The Murder on the Orient Express” is a 1974 film directed by Sidney Lumet and based on the novel of the same name by Agatha Christie. The movie boasts an impressive ensemble cast, including Albert Finney, Lauren Bacall, Ingrid Bergman, Sean Connery, and Vanessa Redgrave, among others. The film tells the story of detective Hercule Poirot, who investigates a murder on the famous Orient Express … Continue reading Movie Review: Murder on the Orient Express (1974)

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Movie Review: Knives Out (2019)

“Knives Out” is a 2019 mystery-comedy film written and directed by Rian Johnson. The film features an all-star cast, including Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Michael Shannon, among others. It tells the story of the wealthy Thrombey family, who are gathered together for the 85th birthday of their patriarch, Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer). But when Harlan is found dead … Continue reading Movie Review: Knives Out (2019)

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