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In light of Death on the Nile, we discuss the continuing appearance of the works of the world’s most successful mystery writer in film and TV.
Mark is joined by repeat guests Sarahlyn Bruck, Al Baker, and Nicole Pometti to discuss the recent Kenneth Branagh films, the Sarah Phelps TV adaptations (like The ABC Murders), the Poirot BBC TV series, and earlier films.
We take on the different characterizations of Poirot and how recent, grittier interpretations compare with those of James Bond and Sherlock Holmes. Also, how should a screenwriter adapt such fact-heavy novels? What works and doesn’t in terms of modernizing them to current audience expectations? How did Christie keep things interesting for herself writing so many mysteries? How deep do her meditations on psychology and ethics run in these books, and can that be adequately conveyed on screen? What’s the future of the mystery genre?
Here are a few relevant sources:
- “What Makes a Good Hercule Poirot? (It’s More Than the Little Gray Cells.)” by Calum Marsh
- “Death on the Nile is a good old-fashioned mess of a movie” by Joshua Rivera
- “10 Agatha Christie Film Adaptations to Watch Ahead of ‘Death on the Nile’” by Sara Century
- “The best Agatha Christie movies and TV shows to satiate your murder/mystery cravings” by Karen Rought
Listen to Nicole’s Remakes, Reboots and Revivals podcast. Look into Sarahlyn’s book and other writings. Check out Al’s work fighting disinformation at Logically.
Follow our guests at @remakespodcast (Nicole), @sarahlynbruck, and @ixisnox (Al).
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