hunting not-too-violent spies, whodunits, and conspiracy theorists
I know. It's the worst blog post title ever. The best thing you can say about it is it's accurate.
This summer, during a conversation with my buddy Scott Stratten, I mentioned that I was really anxious about my trip to Sydney. I'm not a comfortable flyer and that's a whole lotta water.
Scott suggested loading my iPad with movies and TV series that I don't have time to watch. It was a total anxiety-saver.
I'm trying to put together lists of movies or TV series that I want to download and watch while I travel.
I love, love, love political thrillers, Law and Order type-TV shows, and mystery movies. I like twists and turns and great acting.
But here's the catch: I have a very low tolerance for violence and zero tolerance for children being hurt or women being relentlessly targeted. I'm also not crazy about slapstick.
I'm looking for movies that fit in this genre:
I saw The Usual Suspects, and it was really well done, but way too violent for me.
I also love fun films like National Treasure.
I love Law and Order and NCIS, but I would never watch SVU or CSI.
I just bought the PBS Masterpiece series Prime Suspect with Helen Mirren, but I'm a little worried about the violence.
Also, I found this list of the 13 Best Political Thrillers, but I don't know anything about most of the films.
And what about these from Masterpiece Mystery? Any that you love or hate?
If you have a favorite WHODUNIT that has great twists, smart writing, not-too-grahic-or-gratuitous violence, and good-guy endings, I'd love to know!
Have a great weekend! I can't wait to read your suggestions!
