Double Feature: Murder on the Orient Express (1974 & 2017)
from Reel Deep Dive Hosted by Ryan Valentine
One of the most popular authors to ever write anything, Agatha Christie would inevitably find Hollywood eager to adapt her work to the silver screen. As per usual, the quality of their many attempts has been uneven at best, but the enduring appeal of the murder mystery means that it's hard to imagine that we won't keep seeing new takes. Murder on the Orient Express, arguably Christie's most iconic work, has gotten a number of high profile interpretations in cinema. Ryan, along with Cheryl and Sarah, examine the versions from 1974 and 2017 in this recording. Naturally, they compare the two films against each other in terms of acting, directing, and fidelity to the source novel, but thematic discussion also turns to class consciousness and the ethics of vigilante revenge killing.
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