tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post5673469619200842346..comments2024-03-23T03:57:15.055-07:00Comments on Caftan Woman: AGATHA CHRISTIE BLOGATHON: Hercule Poirot finds Evil Under the SunCaftan Womanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-26798647851572195852016-11-29T07:25:25.831-08:002016-11-29T07:25:25.831-08:00The entertainment factor in this movie is through ...The entertainment factor in this movie is through the roof. Everything primed to make murder a bit of effervescent fun. I think Ustinov had a grand time coming up with his version of Poirot, and that's what makes it fun for the rest of us. Even if we prefer our David Suchet on long winter evenings.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-22844771193992332102016-10-04T15:40:39.786-07:002016-10-04T15:40:39.786-07:00Just watched this last week. It's fun and has ...Just watched this last week. It's fun and has a superb cast! The Cole Porter music is perfect. I can never decide who cracks me up more, Roddy McDowell or Sylvia Miles. Honestly, Ustinov is entertaining, but he's not Poirot for me. Still, I enjoy Death on the Nile and Evil Under the Sun for the great Christie plots and all star casts.Gilby37https://www.blogger.com/profile/12559239743969365425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-63633937897039284332016-09-25T17:04:32.182-07:002016-09-25T17:04:32.182-07:00Murder is such fun! Murder is such fun! Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-21051097532074121392016-09-25T12:52:41.820-07:002016-09-25T12:52:41.820-07:00This is my favorite of the Peter Ustinov as Poirot...This is my favorite of the Peter Ustinov as Poirot movies. You're right that the fabulous costumes and the CP score add the perfect zing. But it's also one of Agatha's best-plotted mysteries, the cast is perfect, and the setting is breath-taking.Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-56204003049230198682016-09-22T15:51:52.532-07:002016-09-22T15:51:52.532-07:00Truly, there is so much to enjoy in the movie. Ne...Truly, there is so much to enjoy in the movie. Need a pick-me-up? Nothing like a nifty murder on an exotic isle with terrific music. Really? What more can we ask for?<br /><br />Maggie Smith (being helpful to Poirot by pointing out Roddy's character as a suspect): "Forget cherchez la femme, it's cherchez la fruit!" I wish an opportunity would arise where I could say that in real life, especially to one of my gay friends.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-31239173621257936862016-09-22T10:29:11.306-07:002016-09-22T10:29:11.306-07:00Love this movie, Pat. Though it doesn't exactl...Love this movie, Pat. Though it doesn't exactly follow the book. What a great cast! AND THE PHOTOGRAPHY AND COLE PORTER MUSIC!!<br />A definite Christie must-see. Roddy MacDowall is a hoot. Oh, almost forgot - THE FASHIONS! My favorite being Poirot's bathing suit and fishy robe. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-23919549658071181882016-09-17T16:58:45.112-07:002016-09-17T16:58:45.112-07:00Thank you.
It is a well plotted story, isn'...Thank you. <br /><br />It is a well plotted story, isn't it? I'm always amazed/entertained by the depth of emotion Christie can mine from a few characters in close quarters. She always leaves me thinking.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-52319240149377977522016-09-17T16:19:59.151-07:002016-09-17T16:19:59.151-07:00What a wonderful review of the book and the movie!...What a wonderful review of the book and the movie! Evil under the Sun has such a great tight plot. Christie's best works take place in situations where the characters are artificially isolated, whether on a train, a country house, a steamer or an island, where the dynamics between them are intensified and the physical constraints of the setting create a baffling mystery. I love the lavish films with Peter Ustinov (I do remember that extraordinary bathing suit now!) It's so interesting to see Maggie Smith play the sophisticated part in this film, and contrast it with her role as Ms Bowers in Death on the Nile. Isn't the book cover design at the top of your post clever (when you think of the plot)? I'm definitely putting the book on my reading list now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-27071121048469830892016-09-17T14:43:58.649-07:002016-09-17T14:43:58.649-07:00Thanks for stopping by.
Enjoy your Cole Porter!Thanks for stopping by.<br /><br />Enjoy your Cole Porter!Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-85565724174879417842016-09-17T13:26:28.083-07:002016-09-17T13:26:28.083-07:00I saw many common points between this movie and De...I saw many common points between this movie and Deathon the Nile, from the cast to the overall feeling. And I love the Cole Porter's songs used in the movie! I saw it in a fun livetweet a couple of years ago.<br />Thanks for the kind comment!<br />Kisses!<br />LeLêhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02419693749682458647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-47060472019556688632016-09-16T17:54:12.224-07:002016-09-16T17:54:12.224-07:00I am certain you will enjoy them. I find all the ...I am certain you will enjoy them. I find all the films with Ustinov a special treat.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-84234274032059862422016-09-16T17:48:29.115-07:002016-09-16T17:48:29.115-07:00Yes, I think I agree about Suchet and Hickson. I e...Yes, I think I agree about Suchet and Hickson. I especially see Suchet and hear his voice while reading the books. Though it's nice to have the different interpretations. I'm looking forward to seeing Ustinov's take!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-16317016016049430722016-09-16T13:09:23.956-07:002016-09-16T13:09:23.956-07:00Do not deny yourself the pleasure of "Evil Un...Do not deny yourself the pleasure of "Evil Under the Sun" any longer!<br /><br />Thanks for reading and commenting. A lot of us will be having a Christie weekend.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-70745954485007049952016-09-16T12:07:07.173-07:002016-09-16T12:07:07.173-07:00I love the Ustinov versions of Poirot! They may ha...I love the Ustinov versions of Poirot! They may have tampered with the books but they usually keep the basic story, and he's such fun to watch. And what an amazing cast this one has! Diana Rigg and Maggie Smith are both special favourites of mine. Ooh, you've really made me want to watch this again now. Great review!FictionFanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06212537466233602766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-22978019969676920052016-09-16T11:43:36.830-07:002016-09-16T11:43:36.830-07:00Harder to do with e-books, but one of my favourite...Harder to do with e-books, but one of my favourite pastimes is checking out what folks are reading on transit. While it's true that I see mostly females reading Christie, I have spotted a fellow or two among the throng. Go ahead - be a rebel. You might find her addictive.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-59393035956435989282016-09-16T11:26:02.291-07:002016-09-16T11:26:02.291-07:00I was doing a bit of research for my novel months ...I was doing a bit of research for my novel months ago that required me to read about Agatha Christie. I had no idea she was so prolific an author. Not that I've read any of her books, but it's still pretty impressive.Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11376065182154885503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-76286486736544602772016-09-16T11:24:45.489-07:002016-09-16T11:24:45.489-07:00Thanks to you and cohort for this fabulous blogath...Thanks to you and cohort for this fabulous blogathon. It is my great pleasure to contribute and I look forward to ll the contributions.<br /><br />In my mind Suchet is the ultimate Poirot, much as Joan Hickson is the supreme Jane Marple. However, there is something special about Ustinov in his three outings as Hercule Poirot. Anthony Shaffer adapted all three ("Death on the Nile", "Appointment With Death", "Evil Under the Sun") and I suspect he and Ustinov were very sympatico on the character.<br /><br />Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-32650357494685638782016-09-16T08:59:30.250-07:002016-09-16T08:59:30.250-07:00Ooh, this does sound enticing...with that cast, th...Ooh, this does sound enticing...with that cast, those costumes and especially Cole Porter songs! I'm really curious about Peter Ustinov as Poirot. He does seem like he would be an especially endearing Poirot. So far, I've only seen Albert Finney and David Suchet.<br /><br />Thanks so much for joining us for the Agatha Christie Blogathon! Your entry has sent me scrambling to find this movie. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com