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Echo: Theatre-News.com David Suchet: Poirot and More, Edinburgh Festival Theatre - @David_Suchet #PoirotandMore #DavidSuchet http://dlvr.it/T2Fs3Y

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David Suchet: Poirot and More, Edinburgh Festival Theatre - @David_Suchet #PoirotandMore #DavidSuchet http://dlvr.it/T26WBB

[redaktorek]

#poirot #davidsuchet #agathachristie #ilustrationart #ilustration #ilustracja #comics #komiks #graphics #grafika #digitalpainting #digitalpaint #rysunek #rysowanie https://www.instagram.com/p/CbD9XROoaJd/?utm_medium=tumblr

[adamwatchesmovies]

Going Postal (2010)

I’m certain that as a book, Going Postal worked fabulously. As a made-for-TV movie, I’ll also grant it that it looks splendid and works… until the second half, where the loony developments, over-the-top characters, and illogical actions make it a film that's hard to digest. Or maybe I'm wrong. Something about it makes me want to give it a closer look...

Set in a fantasy world containing werewolves, golems, wizards, and more, Moist von Lipwig (Richard Coyle) is a con artist by trade. After being apprehended by the authorities, he is sentenced to re-establish the capitol’s post office - or die. Moist discovers that the snail mail’s competitor - a system of towers that convey messages using light - isn't going to let this "new" competitor start easy.

The ways Moist finds to make the post office relevant are a lot of fun. He revolutionizes the program through a series of clever inventions. I'd tell you what they are, but that would be spoiling the best parts of the film. With him being forced to work with a crew of bizarre characters, there are many laughs throughout. The weirdest and funniest of which is Mr. Pump, a cool-looking clay man voiced by Nicholas Farrell.

The problems with Going Postal begin in its second half. The more logic you apply to this film, the less it makes sense. This is a classic John Henry story. The post office is antiquated but nonetheless determined to take on modern technology. The system of lights and mirrors is this universe’s equivalent to email or the telephone. That’s where the film's seams unravel. There are a few reasons to choose printed messages instead of the alternatives and “Going Postal” never uses these to sell you on Moist’s plight. Instead, it resorts to making the villain of the film, Reacher Gilt (David Suchet) the dimmest, most transparently evil, and most one-dimensional baddie you could write. That sort of choice can work when the film is self-aware. An obvious resolution that's missed during the conclusion, the kind that could’ve allowed our heroes to triumph in their own way, tells me it's just a blunder, not a deliberate choice.

I could get over the conclusion and logical inconsistencies but they're simply the final nails in the coffin. On top of these, there's the unconvincing romance, the truly idiotic behavior by the villains (many of which create plot holes), the characters that come out of nowhere, the others that disappear from the film midway through with no explanation. I'd forgive them but the film lasts a whopping 3 hrs +. I know it aired in two parts originally but you won’t know that if you buy the DVD. There's no reason for that excessive a running time and that sloppy ending. Apparently, there are no police in this world because when our heroes find conclusive evidence that would get anyone arrested and hung by the neck until dead, they just keep it to themselves.

If you have read Terry Pratchet’s Going Postal this miniseries/movie is for you. You’ll be delighted to see the characters brought to life and enjoy all the little references to Pratchett's other works. If you haven’t, I don’t know how accessible this piece is. Despite this, I’m not going to call it bad. I get the feeling that this is the sort of film that grows on you. (On DVD, November 4, 2016)

[jennycanary]

Sometimes the initial sketch doesn’t work so you keep working it . . . #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #artwork #digitalartwork #digitalsketch #digitallineart #wip #progress #portrait #poirot #herculepoirot #davidsuchet #christmasgifts #illustration #procreate https://www.instagram.com/p/CXl-q6XrbeJ/?utm_medium=tumblr

[johncosma]

#herculepoirot #poirot #herculepoirotmystery #agathachristie #davidsuchet #humble #humility #humilityquotes https://www.instagram.com/p/B-CmSIFJT-B/?igshid=rzu1yn1axf00

[elmejorinventodelahistoria]

Hoy, 12 de enero, es el aniversario de la muerte de Agatha Christie, una referente máxima para servidor en lo literario y en lo biográfico. Sirva para hoy mi pequeño homenaje a la maestra y a su más brillante criatura. Orden y método, amigos.

One of my creative models, Mrs AgathaChristie died 44 years ago and this was my humble tribute to her. 

[oh-englandmylionheart]

cosy winter afternoons ... #poirot #agathachristiespoirot #agathachristie #dvd #dvdboxset #boxset #christmas #christmaspresent #boxingday #hotchocolate #cosy #winterafternoons #winter #shelfie #pop #popvinyls #binge #bingewatching #cosyafternoon #davidsuchet https://www.instagram.com/p/Br2uNmJhVD4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ebbq8cwazrvn

[samlotfi]

Poirot playing in the studio...quick warmup #poirot #herculepoirot #agathachristie #murder #mystery #davidsuchet #ink #drawing #sketch #samlotfi #comics #art #mustache #hat https://www.instagram.com/p/Br3J298BfAr/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8zh8he7xwohm

[marilu-illustrations]

My two favourite detectives, Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot👌🏻✨ These two have been a part of my life since my childhood and no matter how many times I read the books or see David Suchet’s Poirot or Jeremy Brett’s Holmes I never get bored of them. Which detective is your favourite?😘🔎 #characterart #characterillustration #illustration #digitalart #digitalillustration #digitalart #digitalartists #procreate #herculepoirot #sherlockholmes #agathachristie #agathachristiespoirot #sirarthurconandoyle #arthurconandoyle #detective #detectives #pipe #walkingstick #greatminds #davidsuchet #jeremybrett #fanart https://www.instagram.com/p/ByZqViXn8JR/?igshid=18vp1bfu57uxx

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Theatre-News.com David Suchet: Poirot and More, Edinburgh Festival Theatre - @David_Suchet #PoirotandMore #DavidSuchet http://dlvr.it/T26WBQ

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Theatre-News.com RSC performances and dates announced for David Suchet: Poirot and More, A Retrospective - #DavidSuchet http://dlvr.it/T0QWsM

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#poirot #davidsuchet #agathachristie #ilustrationart #ilustration #ilustracja #comics #komiks #graphics #grafika #digitalpainting #digitalpaint #rysunek #rysowanie https://www.instagram.com/p/CbD9dabIuda/?utm_medium=tumblr

[adamwatchesmovies]

Executive Decision (1996)

I picked up Executive Decision solely because the title amused me. I was expecting junk but it proved to be a pleasant surprise. There are plenty of twists and tension throughout to keep you entertained.

When a Boeing 747-200 is hijacked by terrorists, Dr. David Grant (Kurt Russell) believes they are after more than just their leader's freedom. He suspects the plane will be used to unleash a deadly chemical agent when the hostages are released. He, along with a special ops team (which includes John Leguizamo, Joe Morton, BD Wong, Whip Hubley, and their leader, Steven Seagal) plan on sneaking aboard the Boeing before they make it into U.S. Airspace. Then, things go terribly wrong.

Bad guys take over a plane. Our hero and his entourage have to sneak around and take out the threat while the hostages are threatened. Outmanned and outgunned, the risks are high. This plot isn’t all that original. Stuart Baird nonetheless gives us enough new material to make it feel like its own thing. Firstly, it's a great setup. One wrong move and our heroes give away their position or get themselves killed. They only have a limited amount of time before the plane gets shot down by U.S. Navy Fighter Jets and then there’s that deadly chemical onboard. All on a plane. That means explosive decompression, running out of fuel, storms/turbulence, and your life in the hands of two pilots who have guns pointed to their backs. Your nerves are bent to the point of breakage.

There are also some nice touches added to give you that little bit of extra. Halle Berry plays a helpful stewardess. Her character is a lot of fun. Think our heroes are underdogs? She doesn’t have any weapons to defend herself with.

I've got to credit writers Jim and John Thomas for keeping the twists coming and making the most of this setup. When you think it’s over, it isn't. Not even close. I also have to tip my hat to a choice made with Steven Seagal’s character that blew me away. He's known for his ego so this was an unexpected turn. I was convinced that I was mistaken when I had just seen it with my own two eyes! Actually, this film makes great use out of all of its characters. Even Oliver Platt, who I had pegged as just comic relief, plays a much more important role.

All that said, 133 minutes is excessive. Just a bit, not a huge deal. The familiar story is also noteworthy, but not a sinking blow. I did feel uneasy about the choice of villains here though. I wish the baddies here were anything other than Middle-Eastern terrorists, particularly with David Suchet as their leader, and the multiple references to the Quran… it’s just a bit too much. You might let that one go as well but one thing's for sure: the love story tacked on at the end? Completely unnecessary.

Executive Decision contains big surprises, plenty of scenes to make your palms all clammy, and makes imaginative use of its location. It needed some trimming but that’s ok, few movies could be called perfect. I’ll give it a 3.5/5. Check it out. (Full-screen version on VHS, October 12, 2015)

[jennycanary]

“Unless you are good at guessing, it is not much use being a detective” A gift for my grandmother (belated Christmas/Bday) whom I bonded with over David Suchet’s portrayal of Poirot. Here’s hoping she loves it as much as I did painting it 💜 . . . #artistsoninstagram #artistsofinstagram #artwork #traditionalart #traditionalpainting #davidsuchet #poirot #herculepoirot #portrait #poppies #gift #christmasgift #gouacheillustration #illustration #inkillustration #coloredpencil https://www.instagram.com/jennycanary/p/CYuFCcpLV1K/?utm_medium=tumblr