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Offline Tatyana

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New Sherlock from the BBC
« on: Jul 25, 2010, 03:15:57 PM »
It just started on BBC 1. I had no idea they were doing a modern version.

So far it looks quite interesting. 

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Re: New Sherlock from the BBC
« Reply #1 on: Jul 25, 2010, 03:57:53 PM »
We've been watching the 1980's Granada version here for some weeks.  http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086661/  It is quite good. 
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Re: New Sherlock from the BBC
« Reply #2 on: Jul 25, 2010, 08:11:41 PM »
The Jeremy Brett series' are brilliant.  Not only were the shows faithful to the A.C. Doyle stories, but Brett captured Holmes' brilliance, flaws and emotions, and actually made him a believable and multi-dimensional character.

When we lived in London many years ago, we had the pleasure of seeing him and Edward Hardwicke in their play, The Secret of Sherlock Holmes. 

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Re: New Sherlock from the BBC
« Reply #3 on: Jul 25, 2010, 09:36:48 PM »
Jack I am totally jealous.  I think he is the best S.H. ever.  And I want those curtains.
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Re: New Sherlock from the BBC
« Reply #4 on: Jul 26, 2010, 12:22:28 AM »
This is a totally modern Sherlock.  And it was very entertaining.

The new Sherlock was quite perfect, which is a very difficult thing considering how many fab Sherlocks there have been.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-10725501


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Re: New Sherlock from the BBC
« Reply #5 on: Jul 26, 2010, 02:33:24 AM »
Looks good.  I'll have to try to find a torrent.
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Re: New Sherlock from the BBC
« Reply #6 on: Jul 26, 2010, 07:25:14 AM »
I get the idea this sounds vaguely in the vein of how BBC did that new Robin Hood that ended back a little while ago.  The one that was popcorn fun that bordered on cheese far too often.. but such glorious cheese.
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Re: New Sherlock from the BBC
« Reply #7 on: Jul 26, 2010, 08:29:11 AM »
Well, it would have a way to go to be as silly as the Robert Downey Jr. version.  For my money, the best crazy modernization of Sherlock Holmes was "The Zero Effect" with Bill Pullman - and Ben Stiller as Watson in an LA twist on "A Scandal in Bohemia."
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Re: New Sherlock from the BBC
« Reply #8 on: Jul 27, 2010, 09:28:09 AM »
Hulu - The Private Life Of Sherlock Holmes - Watch the full feature film now.



One of the better movie translations available.  Well shot, well acted, good plotting.

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Re: New Sherlock from the BBC
« Reply #9 on: Jul 30, 2010, 11:54:54 AM »
What's the actual name of the show?  I'm trying to find it so I can send it to my TiVo to record.  (Seriously, isn't technology awesome?!)
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Re: New Sherlock from the BBC
« Reply #10 on: Jul 30, 2010, 12:01:39 PM »
Quote from: JoelWhy on Jul 30, 2010, 11:54:54 AM
What's the actual name of the show?  I'm trying to find it so I can send it to my TiVo to record.  (Seriously, isn't technology awesome?!)

Sherlock.

I think there is only three. Sunday night is 2/3 The Blind Banker.

1/3 was something like the mysterious suicides.
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Re: New Sherlock from the BBC
« Reply #11 on: Jul 30, 2010, 12:03:46 PM »
Quote from: Tatyana on Jul 30, 2010, 12:01:39 PM
Quote from: JoelWhy on Jul 30, 2010, 11:54:54 AM
What's the actual name of the show?  I'm trying to find it so I can send it to my TiVo to record.  (Seriously, isn't technology awesome?!)

Sherlock.

I think there is only three. Sunday night is 2/3 The Blind Banker.

1/3 was something like the mysterious suicides.

Weird.  I can't find it on the TiVo website.  Are you watching it on BBC, or BBC America?  If it's a new show on BBC, it'll probably take a few months to reach us down here across the pond.
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Re: New Sherlock from the BBC
« Reply #12 on: Jul 30, 2010, 12:12:33 PM »
Quote from: JoelWhy on Jul 30, 2010, 12:03:46 PM
Quote from: Tatyana on Jul 30, 2010, 12:01:39 PM
Quote from: JoelWhy on Jul 30, 2010, 11:54:54 AM
What's the actual name of the show?  I'm trying to find it so I can send it to my TiVo to record.  (Seriously, isn't technology awesome?!)

Sherlock.

I think there is only three. Sunday night is 2/3 The Blind Banker.

1/3 was something like the mysterious suicides.

Weird.  I can't find it on the TiVo website.  Are you watching it on BBC, or BBC America?  If it's a new show on BBC, it'll probably take a few months to reach us down here across the pond.

BBC 1, not BBC America.

It is new in England.
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Re: New Sherlock from the BBC
« Reply #13 on: Jul 30, 2010, 12:20:24 PM »
Quote from: Tatyana on Jul 30, 2010, 12:12:33 PM
Quote from: JoelWhy on Jul 30, 2010, 12:03:46 PM
Quote from: Tatyana on Jul 30, 2010, 12:01:39 PM
Quote from: JoelWhy on Jul 30, 2010, 11:54:54 AM
What's the actual name of the show?  I'm trying to find it so I can send it to my TiVo to record.  (Seriously, isn't technology awesome?!)

Sherlock.

I think there is only three. Sunday night is 2/3 The Blind Banker.

1/3 was something like the mysterious suicides.

Weird.  I can't find it on the TiVo website.  Are you watching it on BBC, or BBC America?  If it's a new show on BBC, it'll probably take a few months to reach us down here across the pond.

BBC 1, not BBC America.

It is new in England.

Well, I guess I'll have to remain content with my "new" Dr. Who episodes in the meantime...
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Re: New Sherlock from the BBC
« Reply #14 on: Jul 30, 2010, 01:22:31 PM »
Quote from: Tatyana on Jul 26, 2010, 12:22:28 AM
This is a totally modern Sherlock.  And it was very entertaining.

The new Sherlock was quite perfect, which is a very difficult thing considering how many fab Sherlocks there have been.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-10725501





Is that Arthur Dent as Watson?
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