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Books and films are two closely-related forms of art and entertainment. Since the science of film was first established in the late 1800s filmmakers have been using it to tell stories, and they soon began utilising the existing narratives and characters of novels. These films have succeeded (or not) to varying degrees in the transition, some accurately portraying the writer's intention, some building on it and some disappointing the original readers. No matter how well the adaptation is done however, it is still nice to be reminded that yes, happily, there is more to read than Harry Potter.
For screen translations of Charles Dickens, Agatha Christie, Stephen King and many other notable authors click their links under this category, left. For adaptations of plays and Shakespeare, use the 'Alice's Playhouse' link.
Right: Kubrick's adaptation of Thackeray's novel 'Barry Lyndon'.
Murder on the Orient Express (Blu-Ray) (2017)
6.5/10
Director: Kenneth Branagh
Starring: Derek Jacobi, Johnny Depp, Judi Dench, Kenneth Branagh, Michelle Pfeiffer, Penel...
A lavish trip through Europe quickly unfolds into a race against time to solve a murder aboard a train. When an avalanche stops the Orient Express dea... Read more
Murder on the Orient Express (2017)
6.5/10
Director: Kenneth Branagh
Starring: Derek Jacobi, Johnny Depp, Judi Dench, Kenneth Branagh, Michelle Pfeiffer, Penel...
A lavish trip through Europe quickly unfolds into a race against time to solve a murder aboard a train. When an avalanche stops the Orient Express dea... Read more
Midsomer Murders: Series 16 (Part 1) (2015)
7.7/10
Starring: Neil Dudgeon, Gwilym Lee
What evil lurks beyond the well-trimmed hedges of Midsomer... The cozy villages of Midsomer County reveal their most sinister secrets in these cont... Read more
Midsomer Murders: Series 16 (Part 4) (2015)
7.7/10
Starring: Neil Dudgeon, Gwilym Lee
What evil lurks beyond the well-trimmed hedges of Midsomer... The cozy villages of Midsomer County reveal their most sinister secrets in these cont... Read more
Midsomer Murders: Series 16 (Part 3) (2015)
7.7/10
Starring: Neil Dudgeon, Gwilym Lee
What evil lurks beyond the well-trimmed hedges of Midsomer... The cozy villages of Midsomer County reveal their most sinister secrets in these cont... Read more
Midsomer Murders: Series 16 (Part 2) (2015)
7.7/10
Starring: Neil Dudgeon, Gwilym Lee
What evil lurks beyond the well-trimmed hedges of Midsomer... The cozy villages of Midsomer County reveal their most sinister secrets in these cont... Read more
Midsomer Murders: Series 15 (2015)
7.7/10
Starring: Neil Dudgeon
Welcome to England's most murderous county… The English village mystery gets a contemporary spin in this hit British television series that has ear... Read more
Midsomer Murders: Series 14 (Part 4) (2015)
7.7/10
Starring: Neil Dudgeon
The English village mystery gets a contemporary spin in this hit British television series that has earned a worldwide following. Bucolic settings har... Read more
Midsomer Murders: Series 14 (Part 3) (2015)
7.7/10
Starring: Neil Dudgeon
The English village mystery gets a contemporary spin in this hit British television series that has earned a worldwide following. Bucolic settings har... Read more
Midsomer Murders: Series 14 (Part 1) (2015)
7.7/10
Starring: Neil Dudgeon
The English village mystery gets a contemporary spin in this hit British television series that has earned a worldwide following. Bucolic settings har... Read more