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Post by E. McCoy on Nov 11, 2005 7:08:29 GMT -5
digresser
Thanks for answering my question about Moriarty. I went back to re-read that particular story. I also have the Brett version on VHS, I will have to watch that later. Yes, Moriarty does seem to make a large leap doesn't he?
I have to say that I like how it was handled in the Brett series, having Moriarty pring up in afew eps such as The Red Headed League before appearing in The Final Problem. (I could be wrong but) I don't think the books mention him prior to The Final Problem. Then again I need to re-read the whole cannon again. So I apologize if I am totally wrong here.
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Post by Patcat on Nov 11, 2005 8:20:29 GMT -5
Moriarty's first appeareance in the stories is THE FINAL PROBLEM. Doyle created him expressly for the task of doing away with Holmes, so the reader is really told that he is the "Napoleon of Crime" rather than being shown this. There are a few references to Moriarty in subsequent stories, notably in the novel THE VALLEY OF FEAR, but his influence is much larger than his actual presence.
Nicholas Rowe, who played Holmes in YOUNG SHERLOCK HOLMES, is also left handed. H-m-m...maybe a paper there...LeftHandedness in Sherlock Holmes films.
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Post by LOCIfan on Nov 12, 2005 23:12:25 GMT -5
Did anyone see the recent Masterpiece Theater Sherlock Holmes movie called, I believe, "The Case of the Silk Stockings"? It starred Rupert Everett as Holmes which, I thought, was interesting.
I enjoyed the Masterpiece Theater production, but would be interested to know what the afficianados have to say about it.
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Post by E. McCoy on Nov 13, 2005 11:54:43 GMT -5
No I had not seen this show, when did it air? I must say the title does sound familiar to me.
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Post by digresser on Nov 13, 2005 21:45:56 GMT -5
Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Silk Stocking was filmed back in 2004 and only recently aired in America (I think). Here's a link to the site... www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/silkstocking/index.htmlAnd I know what you mean, E. McCoy. I haven't seen the movie but when I first heard of it, it seemed I heard the title before. And now, I have to take a moment to boast. My family and friends didn't appreciate this, but I think there are people here who will see my good fortune. An area video store is going out of business and is selling all of their VHS tapes 5 for $10. One of the films I managed to find was A Case of Evil! I'm terribly excited. I also managed to pick up four other kinda rare Vincent D'Onofrio movies. 'Twas a happy day. If anyone lives in the Massachusetts/Rhode Island area, there is another copy of A Case of Evil at the store. If there is someone interested, please let me know, and I'll give you directions. Sorry to gush, I just don't know anyone who can appreciate my find. Thanks!
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Post by M on Nov 15, 2005 0:19:51 GMT -5
I liked the case of the silk stocking, they kept Ian Hart as Watson, but I wish they had kept Richard Roxbrough as Holmes, I don't think Rupert Everett did him justice.
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Post by Patcat on Nov 16, 2005 12:21:18 GMT -5
Oh, dear, I'm afraid I have to disagree with you on this, M. I thought the Roxborough HOUND one of the more miserable Holmes films I've sat through, and that Everett was the only good thing about SILK--well, him and the fog machine.
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Post by digresser on Nov 16, 2005 13:47:05 GMT -5
Everett was the only good thing about SILK--well, him and the fog machine. Nothing like having a trusty fog machine to save the show! But seriously, Patcat, you didn't find the movie to be good? Any particular reasons? I'd thought about looking in to finding the DVD but maybe I should just wait and see it on TV first. Thanks!
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Post by kawaiidragonfoe821 on Nov 18, 2005 4:02:39 GMT -5
i purchased a large hardback book called 'The Complete Sherlock Holmes' about 8mos ago from Borders, it was clearenced priced so i dont know if it was a discontinued item or not. I'm tvery thankful for that book, it kept me sane when i lived in an Econo-Lodge for six mos during a move.
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Post by Metella on Dec 3, 2005 18:32:01 GMT -5
I just read a more modern author doing Sherlock "The Italian Secretary" I have to say, while the story line was ok, the details came off hollow and too contrived. Any one else like or dislike that one? or consider it not worthy due to the author?
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Post by M on Dec 6, 2005 8:12:02 GMT -5
I can't say I've come across it as yet.
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Post by Patcat on Dec 6, 2005 9:24:15 GMT -5
THE ITALIAN SECRETARY is by Caleb Carr, whose own literary creation owes something to Holmes. It was ok, but I think Carr suppressed his own voice too much in trying to write like Doyle.
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Post by Sirenna on May 22, 2006 8:53:43 GMT -5
Happy Birthday, Conan.
Born May 22nd, 1859
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