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Death on the Nile (2022): Glamour, Jealousy, and Murder on the High Seas

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When Kenneth Branagh returned to the director’s chair — and to Hercule Poirot’s iconic mustache — for Death on the Nile (2022), audiences were invited aboard a lavish Egyptian river cruise where love, betrayal, and greed simmered beneath the surface. Based on Agatha Christie’s 1937 novel, this film is both a sequel to Murder on the Orient Express (2017) and a standalone whodunit, offering a fresh take on one of Christie’s most famous mysteries.

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Unboxing Video: Holmes, Marple & Poe by James Patterson

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On January 8, James Patterson releases his next thrilling novel: Holmes, Marple & Poe. As part of the James Patterson Street Team, I received an advance copy from his publisher. Thanks, Little, Brown for the free book! Watch my unboxing video below to see the fantastic package they sent me, and stay tuned for my review of this thriller in the new year.

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A Haunting in Venice: A Tense Night of Mystery Unfolds

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Step into the murky atmosphere of Halloween night in 1947 Venice, where retired master detective Hercule Poirot, portrayed by Kenneth Branagh, finds himself entangled in a web of intrigue. Prompted by his friend, novelist Ariadne Oliver (Tina Fey), Poirot reluctantly attends a séance orchestrated by a grieving mother, Rowena Drake (Kelly Reilly), and overseen by medium Mrs. Reynolds (Michelle Yeoh). Little do they know that this eerie gathering will take a sinister turn when one of the guests is murdered. In A Haunting in Venice, Poirot takes up the challenge of identifying the killer amidst the shadows of an unsettling palazzo.

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Movie Review: Identity

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Several years ago I saw the 2003 psychological thriller Identity, and this past weekend I watched it again. Having not seen it for a few years, I completely forgot the film’s twists, which made for an enjoyable viewing experience.

On its face, the film appeared to be a predictable thriller. But as I peeled back its layers, a well-constructed plot, inspired by the Agatha Christie novel, And Then There Were None, presented itself.

The film’s director, James Mangold, best known for Girl, Interrupted and Walk The Line, did an excellent job. Identity moved at a nice clip, had a dark mood and interesting flashback transitions.

While all of the actors turned in solid performances, Ray Liotta stole the show, quickly followed by the always consistent John Cusack. Amanda Peet also did a fine job of injecting her enigmatic character with humor and sarcasm.

If you’re a fan of mysteries and thrillers, Identity is worth your time. It’s an enjoyable film that will keep your interest from start to finish.