So here we are again, back for Part 2 of our Sherlock Holmes Sourcebook more story synopses. My challenge was to summarize all 56 stories in two sentences max, so here are the three remaining volumes. (Please note that these … Continue reading Sherlock Holmes Sourcebook Part 2 – Short Story Synopses
I have seen some criticism about Robert Downey Jr.’s portrayal of everybody’s favorite detective. Sure, he plays the violin, hangs out with Dr. Watson and solves crimes in Victorian England. Some would argue that he is missing the essence of Sherlock Holmes because he spends some of his time running around and getting blown up. I agree that Conan Doyle’s Holmes was certainly more subtle in his approach than the 2009 movie would make him out to be. But it is precisely this departure from the written word that makes this film Steampunk. More Physicality And in some ways, it is not a departure so much as … Continue reading Sherlock Holmes (2009) Movie Review
Charleston, SC September 23, 2013 – There’s nothing elementary about Charleston Stage’s upcoming steampunk-inspired production of contemporary playwright, Steven Deitz’s Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure. “While we wanted to remain true to the spirit of Arthur Conan Doyle’s original stories, with so many adaptations of Sherlock Holmes about, we decided to take a unique twist on this age old tale,” explained Director Julian Wiles. “Holmes himself looked at the world from an odd and unique angle and we decided to do the same. We found a great start in Steve Deitz’s thrilling recent adaptation, Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure. Winner … Continue reading Sherlock Holmes: The Final Chapter play
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