#TypesTuesday – Poirot and House: One and the Same?

PETER'S FRIENDS, from left: Hugh Laurie, Kenneth Branagh, Stephen Fry, Alphonsia Emmanuel, 1992, © Samuel Goldwyn

#TypesTuesday – Two Power of Reason Detectives, both abrasive!

#TypesTuesday – Batman v Sherlock: Comparing Reason and Truth

#TypesTuesday – Batman vs Sherlock Holmes

Interesting vs Profound

The most entertaining stories incorporate elements that are both interesting AND have some kind of deeper meaning. All great movies have both.

Vintage Cop Shows – Why Is The Cop On The Job?

“How” a crime is solved is so much less important than “Why” the cops are doing what they are doing and “Why” they are affected by the job. If there is no “Why” it’s just cops going through the motions.

The Power of Truth Book – New for 2012 – Excerpt

The plot, the investigation, or the inquiry is the way a character reveals him or her self. Character is action. The actions a character takes over the course of the story tells the audience what the character truly values and what the hear of the story is.

Thriller Book Excerpt – Power of Truth Conundrums

All great Power of Truth stories — mysteries, thrillers, suspense, and detective stories answer these key questions.

Devil In A Blue Dress – Day Twenty Three – #40movies40days

Easy Rawlings (Denzel Washington) loses his job and is offered a quick $100 to find a politician’s girlfriend. He quickly gets caught up in murder and blackmail.

Shutter Island – Day Twenty One – #40movies40days

Shutter Island is a fascinating psychological thriller that unwraps the protagonist’s psyche in a slow tortuous fashion. The surprise twist is extremely satisfying.