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16 Murder Mystery Book Recommendations

A Good Girl's Guide To Murder by Holly Jackson

Thirteen by Steve Cavanagh

The Puppet Show by M.W. Craven

One Of Us Is Lying by Karen M. McManus

And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie

The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman

The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides

Truly Devious by Maureen Johnson

The Housemaid's Secret by Freida McFadden

Murder Most Unladylike by Robin Stevens

Suddenly A Murder by Lauren Muñoz

Anything by Agatha Christie

The Trial by Robert Rinder

Kill For Me, Kill For You by Steve Cavanagh

The Pale Blue Eye by Louis Bayard

The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly

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David Suchet in Poirot (1989)The Mysterious Affair at Styles

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Recovering from the horrors of World War I, British Army officer Arthur Hastings hopes to find peace and quiet at a country manor in the English countryside. But when the matriarch dies during the night from strychnine poisoning, Hastings enlists the help of an old friend staying nearby with other war refugees to help solve the murder: former Belgian police detective Hercule Poirot.

*'The Mysterious Affair at Styles' was Agatha Christie's first novel, published in 1920, and also her first to feature the character of Hercule Poirot.

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if you think dts is dramatic, you need to watch the indy 500 episode of the fernando alonso documentary

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Juror #2 (2024) review

Should have been titled 12 Angry Men 2: Now It’s Personal. C’mon Warner Bros, sort your marketing out!

Plot: A juror for a high-profile murder trial finds himself struggling with a serious moral dilemma that could influence the verdict and potentially convict, or free, the accused killer.

I feel oddly special for managing to seek this one out at the cinema, as in the US seemingly hardly anyone is able to watch it as studio Warner Bros are burying this movie completely, only showcasing it in 50 screens in the country. Granted I am in the UK and here the film has had a proper release, but still I liked to see it as if I’ve been able to attain the unattainable fruit. Especially as this may be the final film directed by Hollywood legend Clint Eastwood, and yet no one is talking about this movie! Truly baffling, especially as this is a genuinely engaging piece of courtroom drama, and very much a perfect “dad movie”.

Taking inspiration from the likes of Anatomy of a Murder and 12 Angry Men, with the latter even references through straight up imagery copy as Nicholas Hoult stands in the jury room staring out through the blinds of the window like Henry Fonda did in 12 Angry Men when he is first introduced. Only difference is while Fonda’s juror was simply trying to act in the name of justice and doing the right thing, in Juror #2 the main character played by Nicholas Hoult is intent on doing the same thing, expect for the reason behind is that maybe, just maybe he is actually the murderer himself. It’s an interesting spin on the classic courtroom thriller genre, and one that Eastwood manages to unravel in a very well paced and enticing way.

The performances are all great across the board. Nicholas Hoult showcases a lot of emotion through his expressions, especially with his inner conflict of wanting to do the right thing whilst also saving his own skin, whilst also balancing his responsibility of building a new family. Zoey Deutch as his pregnant wife is a solid counterpart, and the extra gravitas with them having lost their first child added that extra layer to the relationship. Toni Collette enjoying a little About a Boy reunion there I see with Hoult, but she delivers a strong turn as a lawyer on the case who’s also an election candidate. Then JK Simmons does his usual shtick and also OMG Kiefer is in this?! I bloody love Kiefer! What a lad! Glad he’s in this, even though he doesn’t get to do much, but he’s always welcome.

Juror #2 is very sturdy, very classical stuff, a tale of moral suspense. Feels like it could have been made 75 years ago, in the best way. It of course isn’t Clint Eastwood’s best work, but it’s perfectly reliable and intelligent entertainment that had me engaged throughout, due to its great concept and execution. There are a couple of silly moments such as when Toni Collette’s lawyer googles the wife’s name + “husband” and multiple photos of them together showed up, cause that’s definitely how Google Images work! Or how Nicholas Hoult acts super shifty throughout that even a blind man would suspect something. But look, I’m not here to knit-pick - I had a good time! It’s real old-school, so again, get your dad to watch it - he’ll have a ball!

Overall score: 7/10

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Anatomy of a Fall / Anatomie d'une chute (2023, Justine Triet)

1/20/24

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I Miss You, Hugs and Kisses (Drop Dead, Dearest, 1978)

"What is this? What is this? I'm not a suspect, am I?"

"I didn't say that."

"Goddammit, why aren't you doing something? Why aren't you out there looking for the person who did it? Look, look, look. I don't have to be treated in this...this, this manner! I'm not some motorcycle punk you've dragged in off the street! I'm a wealthy man!"

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With a title of Double Blind, they shoulda at least kept the mystery going as to who had the placebo, or complicate the plot with this.

Double Blind is a 2023 horror thriller film, directed by Ian Hunt-Duffy, written by Darach McGarrigle, and stars Millie Brady, Pollyanna McIntosh, Diarmuid Noyes, and Akshay Kumar.

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Title: The Maze Runner

Rating: PG-13

Director: Wes Ball

Cast: Dylan O'Brien, Kaya Scodelario, Ki Hong Lee, Aml Ameen, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Blake Cooper, Will Poulter, Dexter Darden, Chris Sheffield, Joe Adler, Alexander Flores, Jacob Latimore, Randall D. Cunningham, Patricia Clarkson, Don McManus, Michael Bow

Release year: 2014

Genres: science fiction, action, mystery, thriller

Blurb: Thomas is deposited in a community of boys after his memory is erased, soon learning that they're all trapped in a maze that will require him to join forces with his fellow Gladers for a shot at escape.

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Movie #24 of 2023: The Trial of the Chicago 7

Tom Hayden: “Are we using the trial to defend ourselves against very serious charges that could land us in prison for ten years, or to say a pointless "fuck you" to the establishment?��

Jerry Rubin: “Fuck you!”

Tom Hayden: “That is what I was afraid... Wait, I don't know if you were saying "fuck you" or answering.”

Abbie Hoffman: “...I was also confused.”

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True crime with Kathleen Fine

Sixteen-year-old Emily Keller is charged with causing the deaths of four family members, but what really happened that fateful night—and who’s responsible—is anything but straightforward. With a Master’s in Reading Education and a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education, Kathleen Fine is fully ready to share her young adult debut novel with the world! Kathleen is a member of the Maryland Writers…

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The Book of Witching

I’ve wanted to read a book from C. J. Cooke for a while and even though I wasn’t one hundred per cent convinced by the blurb, there was enough to interest me – or maybe it’s because this was one of the first books I bought after coming back from London and I was missing England. Also, it gave me all the witchy spooky autumnal vibes in autumn. For whatever, because it was one of the books for Book…

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Uncover the Dark Secrets in "The Housemaid's Secret 2" – A Thrilling Sequel Download For Free

If you love suspense and intrigue, The Housemaid's Secret 2 is the audiobook for you. This gripping sequel takes listeners deeper into a world of lies, secrets, and shocking twists. With every chapter, you'll be pulled into a dark, mysterious story that keeps you on the edge of your seat, eager to uncover the truth.

Why You Should Listen: The Housemaid's Secret 2 builds on the tension and drama of the first book, delivering an even more thrilling and intense experience. As new secrets are revealed, the stakes get higher, and the twists keep coming. Perfect for fans of psychological thrillers, this audiobook offers a chilling narrative that will stay with you long after it's over.

Get It for Free:For a limited time, The Housemaid's Secret 2 is available on Amazon Audible for 0.00$. Don’t miss out on this free opportunity to dive into this heart-pounding mystery! Get it here.

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José Zúñiga in CSI Miami (2002) Simple Man

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At the start of the trial of Lorenzo Escalante, husband of city councilor Mercedes, for the murder of their equally Cuban housemaid Carmen Abregon, Horatio delays testifying while the hastily summoned team urgently examines a new corps. It's Bonita Cruz, another Latina maid, recruited and shot in almost exactly the same way, only while Lorenzo was in police custody. It looks like a copy cat or an actual serial killer, but neither theory works out, while the trail leads to the Escalante's devoted attorney and friend, Carl Galaz.

*First Yelina Salas's appearance.

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Read Th1rt3en by steve cavanagh or ill eat your mom.

You heard me, coward.

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Trial by Fire (2018) Movie Review

Trial by Fire – Movie Review Director: Edward Zwick (Glory) Writer: Geoffrey Fletcher (Screenplay) Writer: David Grann (Article) Cast Jack O’Connell (Tulip Fever) Laura Dern (Jurassic Park) Emily Meade (Nerve) Chris Coy (The Front Runner) Jeff Perry (Scandal) Plot: The tragic and controversial story of Cameron Todd Willingham, who was sentenced to death in Texas for killing his three…

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Today's must see movie is 1963s thriller, Dementia 13. Are you brave enough to watch it?

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