tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8555477445321605035.post2354341080957973001..comments2024-03-28T10:08:52.537+01:00Comments on Investigating Agatha Christie's Poirot: The Final Series of 'Poirot': An OverviewEirikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06440717274193966716noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8555477445321605035.post-33656419208822782882017-05-07T07:45:57.550+02:002017-05-07T07:45:57.550+02:00The story itself was good. In fact, went into more...The story itself was good. In fact, went into more dept than the book. On the other hand, if you have watched the entire series, inside of two minutes you would be blubbing. Before anyone ever says anything. The change in Poirot is so stark it's heartbreaking! <br /><br /> If I may say, Kevin Elyot and Hettie MacDonald cared for our beloved Belgian enough to make the film a tribute. Consider the contrast to Dame Agatha's book, where Curtis found Poirot. In the movie, it was Hastings. CONNECTION. <br /><br /> Let me know what you thought of it. Authors 4 Charactershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02176411481374542906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8555477445321605035.post-38291075228530144742014-08-30T21:03:32.284+02:002014-08-30T21:03:32.284+02:00I haven't watched Curtain yet...but I have to ...I haven't watched Curtain yet...but I have to say I don't like the way they are ending the series on what feels like a note of defeat and failure. Labours ends on a note that feels like Poirot has been beaten-down by his profession and lost his touch. You would think any series with so many murders would necessarily be "dark," but early on, there was an upbeat-ness and a positivity missing from most detective series. You felt that Poirot was, although unmarried, surrounded by people who loved him (witness Miss Lemon's and Hastings behavior when he's supposed to be having health problems in Evil Under the Sun). And most episodes seem to end on a note of triumph, at least from the standpoint of reaffirming Poirot's status as "the Great Detective." He's usually cleared someone's name, or showed up some law enforcement person who was being a jerk.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8555477445321605035.post-13482539789302358572013-11-18T20:50:54.843+01:002013-11-18T20:50:54.843+01:00Yes, Poirot says almost exactly the same words in ...Yes, Poirot says almost exactly the same words in the book (Curtain), too. I'm sure it was deliberate, both by Christie and by the scriptwriter :)Eirikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06440717274193966716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8555477445321605035.post-86702087002734119702013-11-17T06:14:14.185+01:002013-11-17T06:14:14.185+01:00As I wait to watch this episode, I've been re-...As I wait to watch this episode, I've been re-watching previous Poirot episodes (as well as re-watching the ITV clip) I've just noticed that Poirot's first words to Hastings when he first sees him in the "Curtain" clip nearly matches the first words Poirot says to Hastings in "The Mysterious Affair at Styles".<br /><br />I would like to think that was done intentionally, as a touching homage and to their first meeting, not to mention emphasizing how events have come full circle between the adaptations of those two stories.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8555477445321605035.post-84772773210951132042013-11-14T16:18:01.950+01:002013-11-14T16:18:01.950+01:00Do you mean the mini-documentary series "Poir...Do you mean the mini-documentary series "Poirot and Me" from 2006, or "Being Poirot" (aired last night on ITV), or Suchet's book "Poirot and Me"? (I know, the use of the same titles is quite confusing!). <br /><br />If you mean "Poirot and Me" (documentary), that's available on YouTube. If you mean "Poirot and Me" (book), that's available on Amazon. If you mean "Being Poirot", then it will be included on both DVD Collection 9 and The Definitive Collection (box set) in Region 2, both available on Amazon. It might appear online, too. Probably on YouTube :)Eirikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06440717274193966716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8555477445321605035.post-34176368300335450342013-11-14T14:34:19.262+01:002013-11-14T14:34:19.262+01:00Has anyone got the documentary Poirot and Me? I am...Has anyone got the documentary Poirot and Me? I am dying to see it.Oliver Gigaczhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02819886070184256771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8555477445321605035.post-87670253528449293472013-11-13T20:02:02.002+01:002013-11-13T20:02:02.002+01:00Thank you, Paul! :) The End is most certainly near...Thank you, Paul! :) The End is most certainly near...Eirikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06440717274193966716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8555477445321605035.post-50150685327326090822013-11-13T01:18:00.345+01:002013-11-13T01:18:00.345+01:00Trailer for Curtain: Poirot's Last Case - http...Trailer for Curtain: Poirot's Last Case - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slsRuzudbKI<br /><br />Like the one for "The Labours of Hercules", it's very brief, but still very nice. It gives away a little bit of extra dialogue from the speech heard in the "The End is Near" trailer.Paulnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8555477445321605035.post-73805025949982582192013-11-09T22:19:18.377+01:002013-11-09T22:19:18.377+01:00It's very sad! And I'm not prepared for th...It's very sad! And I'm not prepared for the finale at all. It will be quite a challenge to watch it, actually.<br /><br />Series 1-6 are definitely restored, series 7-8 are not, as far as I'm aware. But I don't know if the restored versions are included in the definitive collection that is released this month. I certainly hope so.<br /><br />Thank you!Eirikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06440717274193966716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8555477445321605035.post-25055735341963902622013-11-09T22:14:06.131+01:002013-11-09T22:14:06.131+01:00Yes! I loved that reference, too! It highlights th...Yes! I loved that reference, too! It highlights the essence of their friendship, really, and it's very consistent with the earlier episodes. I hope there are more references like this in the adaptation.Eirikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06440717274193966716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8555477445321605035.post-73969174336017369182013-11-09T09:39:43.185+01:002013-11-09T09:39:43.185+01:00Hastings is quite crying...and me too...it's s... Hastings is quite crying...and me too...it's so sad! I must have the definitiv collection... I hope that the series 1-8 are restaurated... What do you think about? P.s. The timeline of the episodes is fantastic :D Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8555477445321605035.post-65269145699383349382013-11-08T23:02:46.670+01:002013-11-08T23:02:46.670+01:00As I will most likely only have this short clip to...As I will most likely only have this short clip to watch until the episodes airs in the US, I've been re-watching it, and noticed a lovely and humorous reference to Poirot's constant annoyance at Hastings' driving [albeit in this case the vehicle in question is his wheelchair].Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8555477445321605035.post-89642208619513536382013-11-08T18:26:54.030+01:002013-11-08T18:26:54.030+01:00Yes, that would have been great! Suchet did a rehe...Yes, that would have been great! Suchet did a rehearsed reading of "Black Coffee" in Chichester last year (I was lucky enough to attend it), but it wasn't recorded. Quite frankly, I really think it should have been. Would have been perfect as a special feature in the complete box set. He said then that he wouldn't do it again (as a stage play), unless he was offered a million pounds.Eirikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06440717274193966716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8555477445321605035.post-52637221915911652032013-11-07T21:58:52.781+01:002013-11-07T21:58:52.781+01:00I do wish they would film "Black Coffee"...I do wish they would film "Black Coffee". I know it's not a "novel" per se (though I did enjoy Charles Osborne's novelization of the play), but the series would feel a bit more complete if it had been included. Oh well--one can dream about it but I very much doubt David Suchet would want to after the series "ends" with next week's episode.H.R. Jafaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15198917327116355976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8555477445321605035.post-6595024659020198642013-11-07T19:27:44.064+01:002013-11-07T19:27:44.064+01:00It's absolutely heart-breaking (and brilliantl...It's absolutely heart-breaking (and brilliantly acted). Yes, it would have been lovely if all fans around the world could see these episodes at the same time. Still, at least they don't have to say adieu just yet. [Thank you for that! Fixed it now].<br /><br />Thanks a lot. I try to do my best, and it's a joy to get in touch with other fans! Like you said, it's not the largest of fandoms :)<br /><br />Well, yes, but then why a castle? Why not a similar-looking country house manor? That would have made more sense. Still, this is a minor quibble, and I'm sure the episode will be an emotional farwell regardless of the location. <br /><br /><br />Eirikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06440717274193966716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8555477445321605035.post-88493781274722768852013-11-07T19:14:56.320+01:002013-11-07T19:14:56.320+01:00I teared up watching this clip - it will be heartb...I teared up watching this clip - it will be heartbreaking to watch these last few episodes (and equally heartbreaking that those in the US will most likely need to wait until 2014 when they will be broadcast). <br /><br />[FYI - the above link to the video clip for "Curtain" routes to the Radio Times review.]<br /><br />Once again, thanks Eirik for compiling all these links - the Poirot fandom is a small one compared to most other mystery series, and it's lovely to know where to find up-to-date information for the series.<br /><br />As for not revisiting the location for Styles, perhaps there were constraints that prevented their reusing that location? It would have been a nice touch had they used the same location...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8555477445321605035.post-83594682332182387642013-11-07T17:56:25.598+01:002013-11-07T17:56:25.598+01:00Thank you, Evgre. Not ready for this yet, though! ...Thank you, Evgre. Not ready for this yet, though! The end is far too near...<br />(one little quibble, though: I'm quite annoyed that they've used a new location for Styles! Where's Chavenage House? How can they 'return to the scene of their first murder' if it's not the same location? Sigh.)Eirikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06440717274193966716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8555477445321605035.post-62154176592224563332013-11-07T17:54:35.268+01:002013-11-07T17:54:35.268+01:00There will be a new soundtrack, actually! It's...There will be a new soundtrack, actually! It's available on Amazon and will be released November 11. Unfortunately it only contains three of Henson's score (one of which we've heard before - the love theme from 'The Clocks'). The others are the denouement music from 'The Clocks' - and the score for 'The Big Four'. I'd have loved the score for 'Folly', 'Labours' and 'Curtain', too, but that doesn't seem likely I'm afraid (unless Henson is kind enough to upload them to his website!). The rest of the album includes music from Stephen McKeon's episode, some of which we've heard before and some of which we haven't. Then there's Amy Dickson's recording of Gunning's theme tune, which I'm guessing might appear at the end of 'Curtain'? (Unless Henson has composed a more sombre version - I'm hoping for the latter, actually). But fingers crossed - I'd welcome releases of these scores any time!Eirikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06440717274193966716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8555477445321605035.post-92219810584091877402013-11-07T17:48:46.994+01:002013-11-07T17:48:46.994+01:00Evgre: Yes, that's exactly why I wanted to avo...Evgre: Yes, that's exactly why I wanted to avoid 'Folly' as the final Ariadne-Poirot case ;)<br />Paul: 'Elephants' is set in early spring 1938 by the producers (13 years etc). 'Halloween Party has to be the final episode of 1938 because a) it's autumn (obviously) and b) 'Cards' and the other Ariadne cases have to be set in autumn 1937 so that they don't clash with the Hastings era (and Poirot's old flat). That leaves no space for 'Halloween' in autumn 1937 - hence 1938 :)<br />Evgre: Well, I think both 'Elephants' and 'Folly' are fairly 'Ariadne-centric', which is a good thing for a send-off. It's still got plenty of humour, but perhaps not as much as other Ariadne cases. Anyway, I always view these as 'not-chronologically ordered series of cases' (well, apart from my own chronology, obviously). Remember, this is the first time in ages that ITV have actually aired four episodes in consecutive weeks. Bottom line: I think any case with Zoƫ Wanamaker's Ariadne is a joy, but the 'Thank you, Hercule' of Halloween Party is better suited as a send-off than Folly and Elephants. Though I'd accept 'Elephants' as a send-off, too (the end scene between them is wonderful). Eirikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06440717274193966716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8555477445321605035.post-9427726872524185502013-11-07T12:47:41.698+01:002013-11-07T12:47:41.698+01:00Video is out for "Curtain" Already feeli...Video is out for "Curtain" Already feeling sad watching it and knowing that it is the end ;(<br /><br />http://www.itv.com/presscentre/press-releases/agatha-christies-poirot-curtain-poirots-last-case-video#.Unt9eBCNOZF<br /><br />EvgreAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8555477445321605035.post-76859038451477905582013-11-07T01:05:49.904+01:002013-11-07T01:05:49.904+01:00Well, according to Eirik's chronology is Hallo...Well, according to Eirik's chronology is Halloween's Party (though Ariadne is quite under- utilized), but at least there is some sort of final words between the two characters at the end of the movie. <br />Personally for me, Elephants is the best possible send-off to Zoe Wannamaker's character- perfectly utilized, classic connection between her and Poirot etc. To me, DMF lacked the usual spice their dialogue has, and she was present enough. <br /><br />And i wonder actually, what do other fans think? Was it a good send- off being the last appearance or shall we stick to the fact that it is not 'series' in the real sense, but rather not- chronologically ordered series of cases?<br /><br />EvgreAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8555477445321605035.post-29579559237893601462013-11-07T00:41:21.451+01:002013-11-07T00:41:21.451+01:00Why, is "Elephants Can Remember" Ariadne...Why, is "Elephants Can Remember" Ariadne's last appearance chronologically?Paulnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8555477445321605035.post-61366094323517747762013-11-07T00:18:43.824+01:002013-11-07T00:18:43.824+01:00Now that the series is ending, I really hope they ...Now that the series is ending, I really hope they release Christian Henson's episode scores in a nice soundtrack. I love what he did in THE BIG FOUR and DEAD MAN'S FOLLY. Lets keep our fingers crossed...<br /><br />There aren't any rumors of such a release, are there?H.R. Jafaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15198917327116355976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8555477445321605035.post-2933511166087657402013-11-06T20:05:48.810+01:002013-11-06T20:05:48.810+01:00Can I just say how disappointed I was once DMF was...Can I just say how disappointed I was once DMF was over, without a proper end scene between Ariadne and Poirot. And then how happy, once I saw your chronology blog, and where you've located the episode. So in the end, their on screen relationship doesn't end like sh*t on some estate' land hearing gunshots. <br /><br />Thank you, Eirik, for your great work :)<br /><br />Evgre :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8555477445321605035.post-12865616226678184462013-11-06T18:27:59.896+01:002013-11-06T18:27:59.896+01:00Thank you! :)Thank you! :)Eirikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06440717274193966716noreply@blogger.com