This movie, about ten people who receive invitations to a dinner hosted by Mr. U.N. Owen and subsequently begin to die, really appeals to my wife and me—it's my top pick among Agatha Christie adaptations. I first encountered this film when I was younger, and it completely surprised me with its cleverness. Even though I’m familiar with the plot now, it remains an enjoyable experience. The script is well-crafted, the s…

The Hills Are Alive With The Sound Of Murder. Similar to other film versions based on Agatha Christie’s excellent book, the poem “Ten Little Indians” has several different iterations. I bring this up because the central idea of the story, whether in written form or on screen, is always what stands out most. These films differ in quality, although each brings its own ideas to the adaptation; George Pollock's 1965 f…