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A ‘Haunting’ Murder Mystery
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A ‘Haunting’ Murder Mystery

Plus: how social media is changing perceptions of the Hollywood strikes.
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This week, Sonny Bunch (The Bulwark), Alyssa Rosenberg (The Washington Post), and Peter Suderman (Reason) discuss Drew Barrymore’s aborted decision to bring her show back sans writers before the WGA strike ends and how social media pressure is helping enforce solidarity. Then they review A Haunting in Venice, the latest adventure of Agatha Christie’s Hercule Poirot directed by and starring Kenneth Branagh. Make sure to swing by Bulwark+ on Friday for our bonus episode about Hasan Minhaj and the duty, if any, standup comedians have to the truth. And if you enjoyed this episode make sure to share it with a friend!

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Dana B Tisdale's avatar

Tina Fey was definitely Tina Fey. I thought the nurse did a good job acting. They wrapped up all the culture references (Meet me in St Louis), but I was left wondering what happened to the cockatoo.

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Dana B Tisdale's avatar

I agree with Alyssa, the whole movie had a melancholic tone above the plot line and Poirot’s lack of purpose. I liked the movie, but not as much as Murder on the Orient Express.

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