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NoirAlice started the topic Discussing The Film in the forum “Mr. Holmes,” starring Ian McKellan 4 years, 1 month ago

Hello Everyone!

I thought I would start discussion on Mr. Holmes since I was curious what other Holmesians think of it. I am personally naturally skeptical of any new Sherlock Holmes related movies or material, and so I scrutinize every new Holmes portrayal very harshly. Despite this, I found that Ian McKellen did a pretty good job, and I would…[Read more]

NoirAlice started the topic Discussing The Film in the forum “Mr. Holmes,” starring Ian McKellan 4 years, 1 month ago

Hello Everyone!

I thought I would start discussion on Mr. Holmes since I was curious what other Holmesians think of it. I am personally naturally skeptical of any new Sherlock Holmes related movies or material, and so I scrutinize every new Holmes portrayal very harshly. Despite this, I found that Ian McKellen did a pretty good job, and I would…[Read more]

NoirAlice replied to the topic 2015 Read-Along Section 1 (Chapters 1-3) in the forum A Study in Scarlet 4 years, 2 months ago

Anybody else noticed that Watson’s narration was very slow and stuffy at first but then it changed gears abruptly to a fast pace once Holmes entered the picture?

I think that’s a great observation. There definitely seems to be a energy that is lacking as Waston describes his time in Afghanistan and his injuries/ crud recovery. You’d think all o…[Read more]

NoirAlice replied to the topic Itty Bitty Bit of Possible Info on RDJ!Holmes 3 in the forum “Sherlock Holmes,” starring Robert Downey Jr. 4 years, 2 months ago

Haha! Curiouser and curiouser! Hmm! Well, I’m sure it will happen eventually. I don’t see them giving up a chance at making money, so something has to happen. Hopefully. Possibly. It better! ScarletSherlock is probably right, though, about it being about RDJ’s schedule. And maybe they are also having writing issues. Hmm.

NoirAlice replied to the topic 5-14 "A Controlled Descent" Review in the forum CBS’ “Elementary,” starring Jonny Lee Miller 4 years, 4 months ago

I am so glad I am amongst kindred spirits here. Haha. 😉

I’m like 65% disgruntled.

Haha! I know what you mean! I, too, am unsure about that definition of who Sherlock is, which I am assuming is why what happened in the season finale happened. However, I am still undecided about the whole thing as I’ve been trying to unpack it and make sense o…[Read more]

NoirAlice replied to the topic 5-14 "A Controlled Descent" Review in the forum CBS’ “Elementary,” starring Jonny Lee Miller 4 years, 4 months ago

Hello! NoirAlice from twitter speaking (hi!). Just joining right in the discussion, because I am traumatized and need to talk about it. 😉

” Admittedly, I have not spent a great deal of time studying the psychology of people with substance abuse concerns, and so this might be an absolutely legitimate portrayal of the interconnectedness and gross…[Read more]

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