Monday, December 23, 2013
Friday, December 20, 2013
I am a little surprised. . .
. . . with all the talk lately about this show or that show not being Canonical enough or that "Elementary" is so bad that it shouldn't even be on the air (much less use the names Holmes and Watson), that "How Sherlock Holmes Changed the World" (HSHCW) is not getting much chatter.
Or even with "Sherlock" being lauded as the greatest thing in Fandom ever, HSHCW is still not being talked about. Especially sense it also focuses on how well "Sherlock" captures Holmes' methods.
I mean, come on, it is totally Canonical and all about Doyle's creation and not abominations done by other writers. It shows how relevant and timely the writings were. And dare I say, perhaps a little ahead of their time.
Do all other Sherlockians other than myeslf know all the stuff HSHCW talks about?
I don't think you could ask for a more complimentary show concerning Doyle's works. It is totally about how good the books and Holmes were. And I came away understanding his methods a little bit more.
And the timing is perfect. Right before "Sherlock" season three is to air.
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I have watched all but about the last half hour or so now, and hope to finish it tonight.
There are a few times it gets just a hair long winded, but not very often.
Sure we could argue over whether or not they picked a good actor as representation of Holmes, but that is rather subjective anyway. (Although I do love some of the facial expressions of Lestrade).
Will it get lots of people more interested in Holmes? I don't know. Although I think it will get a few.
But it will get them for all the right reasons, Holmes and his methods. Not how sexy he is or isn't.
So with all that said, I hope you check it out and I give it easily
Or even with "Sherlock" being lauded as the greatest thing in Fandom ever, HSHCW is still not being talked about. Especially sense it also focuses on how well "Sherlock" captures Holmes' methods.
I mean, come on, it is totally Canonical and all about Doyle's creation and not abominations done by other writers. It shows how relevant and timely the writings were. And dare I say, perhaps a little ahead of their time.
Do all other Sherlockians other than myeslf know all the stuff HSHCW talks about?
I don't think you could ask for a more complimentary show concerning Doyle's works. It is totally about how good the books and Holmes were. And I came away understanding his methods a little bit more.
And the timing is perfect. Right before "Sherlock" season three is to air.
I have watched all but about the last half hour or so now, and hope to finish it tonight.
There are a few times it gets just a hair long winded, but not very often.
Sure we could argue over whether or not they picked a good actor as representation of Holmes, but that is rather subjective anyway. (Although I do love some of the facial expressions of Lestrade).
Will it get lots of people more interested in Holmes? I don't know. Although I think it will get a few.
But it will get them for all the right reasons, Holmes and his methods. Not how sexy he is or isn't.
So with all that said, I hope you check it out and I give it easily
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Thursday, December 19, 2013
Finished the first episode of 'How Sherlock Holmes Changed the World.'
And it was very well done.
Very respectful of the creator of Holmes and his methods.
The show took the methods and habits of Holmes and is showing how, today, those methods and habits are being applied to forensic science.
The show is also including interviews with Doyle and doing some nice discussions on Dr. Bell.
Also included is a look at the TV series Sherlock and how it is capturing these methods well.
Any lover of Holmes or forensic science should enjoy it.
Very respectful of the creator of Holmes and his methods.
The show took the methods and habits of Holmes and is showing how, today, those methods and habits are being applied to forensic science.
The show is also including interviews with Doyle and doing some nice discussions on Dr. Bell.
Also included is a look at the TV series Sherlock and how it is capturing these methods well.
Any lover of Holmes or forensic science should enjoy it.
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
And while we remember Peter O'Toole. . . (1932-2013)
as the voice of Holmes in the 1983 cartoons. . .
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Let's not forget that he played Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in Fairy Tale: A True Story
Let's not forget that he played Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in Fairy Tale: A True Story
How Sherlock Holmes changed the World
Only got to watch a little of it last night on our local PBS station, but what I watched look really good. A well done show that I look forward to watching.
Will the young actor playing Holmes now be considered the latest cinematic incarnation of the Great Detective?
Will the young actor playing Holmes now be considered the latest cinematic incarnation of the Great Detective?
What makes a 'fan' and what makes a Sherlockian (or Holmesian if you prefer)
I recently read a post on another's blog where the author believed 'Sherlock' was written by fans for fans.
Now I think it could easily be said that probably most people who follow 'Sherlock' are not Sherlockians. They are fans of the show a certain Benedict Cumberbatch stars in, and probably follow the show because of him and not Holmes. I don't think there is any wrong in saying that, nor is there anything wrong if that is true.
I also think that there are plenty of long time Sherlockians who are fans of the show, and many who enjoy 'Playing the Game' with the show.
It is also true that because of 'Sherlock' our ranks of Sherlockians will swell. And that is the really good news. New people will have discovered Holmes and continue to enjoy his original works.
If I were to describe a Sherlockian it would be someone who is grounded in the original works by Doyle and uses that platform as the starting point when examining and enjoying other works or incarnation of the great detective. Such is the point of 'Playing the Game." They may have come by the books first and then started to participate in the study of other sources. Or one of those other sources may have lead them to the books.
The relevance of other works, for them, are going to be judged on how well the other works respect and follow a few certain parameters when dealing with the world of Holmes. The further something gets away from those parameters the less relevant it becomes.
With that said . . . .
Do we agree that 'Sherlock' is written by fans for fans? Which would mean it is not written by Sherlockains.
And if we do believe that, where does that place Nicolas Meyer author of Seven Percent Solution?
Was he a 'fan' or a Sherlockian or neither?
How about Anthony Horowitz? Is he just another writer using Holmes or is he a Sherlockian?
Are the Baker St. Babes Sherlockians or fans? Some of the stuff they talk about on their pod casts ranks right up there with the lowest of fan fiction.
Does one need to do serious scholarly works (which would leave many of us out) to be allowed the title of Sherlockian?
To me it seems a lot of what is going on with the recent events surrounding series three of 'Sherlock' is akin to what took place around the Beatles in the 1960's (but not to the same degree, yet). Star struck, yes by talent, but also by good looks. There is a fanaticism surrounding much of it, and lost some where inside is a small, but hopefully growing, group of Sherlockains.
And you know what? It's OK. We have all had something in our lives that just made us want to scream and shout.
It's just a shame that the rest of the media takes it so seriously. Oh, wait. Isn't that good for the show?
Well, at least for the short haul.
Or will 'fan' behavior keep both stars from wanting to return to the world of Sherlock Holmes? Both of these actors are two of the best things that has happened to the world of Holmes in a very long time, and that fact will not diminish. But instead of being typecast will they become fearful of the fanaticism masking their stellar work?
And why would anyone with the last name of Moran be allowed to interview 'Sherlock Holmes'.? You gotta know that is plot of some kind.
Maybe we can reward a title of part-time Sherlockian or a temporary badge like a working visa until you are allowed citizenship or something.
Or maybe we just shouldn't worry about it. It will straighten itself out in the end.
Now I think it could easily be said that probably most people who follow 'Sherlock' are not Sherlockians. They are fans of the show a certain Benedict Cumberbatch stars in, and probably follow the show because of him and not Holmes. I don't think there is any wrong in saying that, nor is there anything wrong if that is true.
I also think that there are plenty of long time Sherlockians who are fans of the show, and many who enjoy 'Playing the Game' with the show.
It is also true that because of 'Sherlock' our ranks of Sherlockians will swell. And that is the really good news. New people will have discovered Holmes and continue to enjoy his original works.
If I were to describe a Sherlockian it would be someone who is grounded in the original works by Doyle and uses that platform as the starting point when examining and enjoying other works or incarnation of the great detective. Such is the point of 'Playing the Game." They may have come by the books first and then started to participate in the study of other sources. Or one of those other sources may have lead them to the books.
The relevance of other works, for them, are going to be judged on how well the other works respect and follow a few certain parameters when dealing with the world of Holmes. The further something gets away from those parameters the less relevant it becomes.
With that said . . . .
Do we agree that 'Sherlock' is written by fans for fans? Which would mean it is not written by Sherlockains.
And if we do believe that, where does that place Nicolas Meyer author of Seven Percent Solution?
Was he a 'fan' or a Sherlockian or neither?
How about Anthony Horowitz? Is he just another writer using Holmes or is he a Sherlockian?
Are the Baker St. Babes Sherlockians or fans? Some of the stuff they talk about on their pod casts ranks right up there with the lowest of fan fiction.
Does one need to do serious scholarly works (which would leave many of us out) to be allowed the title of Sherlockian?
To me it seems a lot of what is going on with the recent events surrounding series three of 'Sherlock' is akin to what took place around the Beatles in the 1960's (but not to the same degree, yet). Star struck, yes by talent, but also by good looks. There is a fanaticism surrounding much of it, and lost some where inside is a small, but hopefully growing, group of Sherlockains.
And you know what? It's OK. We have all had something in our lives that just made us want to scream and shout.
It's just a shame that the rest of the media takes it so seriously. Oh, wait. Isn't that good for the show?
Well, at least for the short haul.
Or will 'fan' behavior keep both stars from wanting to return to the world of Sherlock Holmes? Both of these actors are two of the best things that has happened to the world of Holmes in a very long time, and that fact will not diminish. But instead of being typecast will they become fearful of the fanaticism masking their stellar work?
And why would anyone with the last name of Moran be allowed to interview 'Sherlock Holmes'.? You gotta know that is plot of some kind.
Maybe we can reward a title of part-time Sherlockian or a temporary badge like a working visa until you are allowed citizenship or something.
Or maybe we just shouldn't worry about it. It will straighten itself out in the end.
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Seven Degrees of Sherlock Holmes #33 - Christmas addition - Tim Allen
Ho, ho ho!
Holiday additions of 7 Degrees coming up for the next couple of weeks. Actors in Holiday Themed movies.
So let's begin.
Funny man Tim Allen - (1953)
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Holiday additions of 7 Degrees coming up for the next couple of weeks. Actors in Holiday Themed movies.
So let's begin.
Funny man Tim Allen - (1953)
was in a film in 1999 Galaxy Quest -
which the talented Alan Rickman (1946) also took part
who was in a BBC television production of Romeo and Juliet
with Sir John Gielgud (1904-2000)
who participated in 1956's Around the World in Eighty Days
of which Melville Cooper (1896 - 1973) also took part
who also took part in The Adventures of Robin Hood (1933)
in which we already know one of the top Sherlock Holmes actors, Basil Rathbone, took part.
So there you have it, there you are.
Compliments of the Season.
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