Below are images from "THE DAY OF THE JACKAL", the 1973 adaptation of Frederick Forsyth's 1971 novel. Directed by Fred Zinneman, the movie starred Edward Fox: ( Collapse )
For the past eight to nine months, I have been increasingly obsessed with Charles Dickens . . . namely television and movie adaptations of his novels and stories. Many may not find this odd, but I do, considering my previous disregard of his writing. Yes, I have seen various Dickens adaptations over the years. But for nearly a year, I have viewed many Dickens adaptations with a vengeance, including the 2000 made-for-television adaptation of his 1850 novel, "DAVID COPPERFIELD". ( Collapse )
Below are images from "DAVID COPPERFIELD", the 2000 television adaptation of Charles Dickens' 1850 novel. Directed by Peter Medak, the movie starred Hugh Dancy in the title role: ( Collapse )
I have never been a fan of Agatha Christie’s 1946 novel, "The Hollow". Many would find my opinion surprising, considering its reputation as one of the author’s best works and a fine example of the "country house murder" story. But I cannot help how I feel. I simply never warmed up to it. ( Collapse )
Below are images from "THE HOLLOW", the 2004 adaptation of Agatha Christie's 1946 novel. The movie starred David Suchet as Hercule Poirot: ( Collapse )
Below is a list of my ten favorite spy thrillers from the past 80 years in chronological. By the way, there are no James Bond, Derek Flint, Jason Bourne, Mission: Impossible or Tom Clancy films on this list: ( Collapse )