Tag Archives: Lauren Bacall

Hercule Poirot in the Holy Land (film: Appointment with Death – Michael Winner, 1988)

Michael Winner‘s ‘Appointment to Death‘ (1988) is the sixth and last film in the series of adaptations of Agatha Christie’s novels starring Hercule Poirot and starring Peter Ustinov. In several places I read that it is also considered the weakest … Continue reading

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an incomode psychological thriller (film: Birth – Jonathan Glazer, 2004)

‘Birth‘ (2004), directed by Jonathan Glazer is a strange and original film that has the potential to take many viewers out of their comfort zone. It’s beautifully shot and the soundtrack uses classic techniques where the music envelops and amplifies … Continue reading

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