Topic: THE PROTECTIVE MUSE (Read 18398 times)

Ben · « **Reply #30 on:** January 24, 2013, 08:22:24 AM »

Moving right along.

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Matthew · « **Reply #31 on:** January 24, 2013, 08:23:51 AM »

page 2 dance - don't ask me

Matthew · « **Reply #32 on:** January 24, 2013, 08:24:22 AM »

I predict today will be today followed by tomorrow.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #33 on:** January 24, 2013, 08:31:55 AM »

Good late - VERY LATE - morning, all.

Cats not only got me up earlier than usual, but once up, there was: No internet. This was due to some "major event" that (Comcast hastened to assure me) was "unplanned". But here it is now, and here I am.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #34 on:** January 24, 2013, 08:33:23 AM »

I'll say it again: that is one amazing Muse.

Doug R · « **Reply #35 on:** January 24, 2013, 08:36:17 AM »

TOD

Film: Early Basil Rathbone films.
PRIVATE LIFE OF SHERLOCK HOLMES
TV: Douglas Wilmer BBC TV series
Book: THE SIGN OF FOUR

Doug R · « **Reply #36 on:** January 24, 2013, 08:38:52 AM »

Quote from: Mike on January 24, 2013, 04:48:08 AM

The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (Slightly flawed because of studio cutting. One day the whole version will show up)

DR Mike - you're more of an optimist than I am

ChasSmith · « **Reply #37 on:** January 24, 2013, 08:40:47 AM »

TOD:

Many years ago I read all the Holmes stories and greatly enjoyed most of them, but a couple of favorites were the ones that take place in the U.S. -- the Gold Rush one and isn't there one around Salt Lake City? Oy! You can see how much of it I've retained over the years. It's a little embarrassing. I have one of those big annotated sets and every time I glance at it I vow to reread them all.

As far as films go, I'm even more delinquent. There are many I haven't seen. With such scant experience in these matters, I'll fall back on Rathbone as my standard Holmes, but definitely Cushing, too, in BASKERVILLES.

Ginny · « **Reply #38 on:** January 24, 2013, 08:40:51 AM »

TOD - I am not a big Sherlock Holmes fan, but I am married to one. Of all the SH we've watched together, I don't think I could tell one story from another.

Charles Pogue · « **Reply #39 on:** January 24, 2013, 08:41:07 AM »

TOD:

Fav Sherlock film: my own 1983 version of HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES with Ian Richardson, which Leonard Maltin called: "The best version of the Doyle classic to date."

Fav Sherlock play: my own THE EBONY APE...followed a close second by CRUCIFER OF BLOOD

Fav Sherlock story: probably HOUND, though I also like SIGN OF FOUR (which I also adpated with Richardson as Holmes), and VALLEY OF FEAR.

Fav Sherlock actor: Jeremy Brett, because he was the truest to the character and not afraid to make Holmes thoroughly disagreeable and waspish, as he could often people.

Fav re-invention of Sherlock: SHERLOCK TV series with Benedict Cumberbatch. Remarkably faithful in tone and spirit to Doyle.

Charles Pogue · « **Reply #40 on:** January 24, 2013, 08:46:11 AM »

Quote from: Doug R on January 24, 2013, 08:38:52 AM

Quote from: Mike on January 24, 2013, 04:48:08 AM
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (Slightly flawed because of studio cutting. One day the whole version will show up)

DR Mike - you're more of an optimist than I am

Unlikely, they'll find the missing bits and I'm not sure that it would be an improvement. There is a dvd that has tried to re-assemble the missing bits with photos and soundtrack dialogue. Having watched it, I'm just not sure that it all doesn't just distract from the main story. Still there is much to like in this uneven film...AND MIKLOS ROZSA SCORE IS CERTAINLY THE BEST SHERLOCK MOVIE SCORE EVER and one of the best movie scores, period.

ArnoldMBrockman · « **Reply #41 on:** January 24, 2013, 09:11:42 AM »

Quote from: bk on January 23, 2013, 11:58:10 PM

And the word of the day is: GORGONIZE!

And The Song Of The Day Is: I PUT A SPELL ON YOU

bk · « **Reply #42 on:** January 24, 2013, 09:16:51 AM »

I'm up. It dribbled rain all night. Still gray out but it will probably be sunshine in a few minutes - who knows.

Jrand74 · « **Reply #43 on:** January 24, 2013, 09:17:51 AM »

I like the current SHERLOCK on television as mentioned by DR CHARLES POGUE.

AND I like the current two SHERLOCK HOLMES movies with Robert Downey Jr & Jude Law.....although they have strayed FAR from the original SH in their execution.....but both actors are enjoyable and the stories are fast-moving and funny....

Jrand74 · « **Reply #44 on:** January 24, 2013, 09:18:21 AM »

I am enjoying reading about MR BK's writing ...

Jrand74 · « **Reply #45 on:** January 24, 2013, 09:19:16 AM »

I am looking for a nice MP3 player with a touchscreen.....not an IPOD.....but nothing gets very good reviews, and I don't want a piece of junk.....so the search continues.

John G. · « **Reply #46 on:** January 24, 2013, 09:19:22 AM »

Quote from: Sam on January 24, 2013, 05:10:32 AM

Morning.

I need 10 more hours in my day, each day.

I hear ya.

John G. · « **Reply #47 on:** January 24, 2013, 09:20:10 AM »

Quote from: Jrand62 on January 24, 2013, 09:19:16 AM

I am looking for a nice MP3 player with a touchscreen.....not an IPOD.....but nothing gets very good reviews, and I don't want a piece of junk.....so the search continues.

I like my ZenStone. No touchscreen, but it's easily maneuverable.

John G. · « **Reply #48 on:** January 24, 2013, 09:22:38 AM »

Quote from: Jennifer on January 24, 2013, 06:13:14 AM

Feel better DR Sam!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Please.

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #49 on:** January 24, 2013, 09:45:08 AM »

TOD:

Favorite Stories (of those I've read): A STUDY IN SCARLETT, HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES

Favorite movies: I like just about all of the Basil Rathbone films. In fact, the Sherlock Holmes movies were my introduction to Basil Rathbone, so I'm always taken aback a bit when he otherwise turns up as a villian in other movies.

I also enjoy THE SEVEN PERCENT SOLUTION and the Benedict Cumberbatch series.

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #50 on:** January 24, 2013, 09:48:44 AM »

* * * * * BETTER HEALTH VIBES TO ALL WHO ARE FEELING UNDER THE WEATHER * * * * *

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #51 on:** January 24, 2013, 09:52:34 AM »

More TOD:

Favorite Play: THE CRUCIFER OF BLOOD

Least Favorite Novel: THE ITALIAN SECRETARY by Caleb Carr. (I wish Carr would write another book featuring The Alienist and his Gang of adverturers.)

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #52 on:** January 24, 2013, 09:56:47 AM »

Good morning, all!

Back at work. Survived yesterday.

Sleep is problematic as I'm having sweats.

I can sleep, but I wake up when the sweats turn cold. I'm blaming the antibiotics I'm taking twice a day for spurring my body toward a feverish state during the night, but I have to get up, put my pillow into the dryer, change my shirt and generally "wake up" until I can comfortably return to bed. I did this three times last night. It's getting old.

Otherwise, I'm feeling better as it turns out.

Looking forward to the weekend!!!

bk · « **Reply #53 on:** January 24, 2013, 10:08:14 AM »

Glad RLP is feeling better!

bk · « **Reply #54 on:** January 24, 2013, 10:08:28 AM »

Is this new Holmes series on Blu and Ray?

Charles Pogue · « **Reply #55 on:** January 24, 2013, 10:11:50 AM »

Quote from: bk on January 24, 2013, 10:08:28 AM

Is this new Holmes series on Blu and Ray?

Should be, I have it in regular DVD (British format).

Laura · « **Reply #56 on:** January 24, 2013, 10:21:22 AM »

Quote from: bk on January 24, 2013, 09:16:51 AM

I'm up. It dribbled rain all night. Still gray out but it will probably be sunshine in a few minutes - who knows.

We are getting your dribbles now, BK. And hoping it continues all day long.

Laura · « **Reply #57 on:** January 24, 2013, 10:25:15 AM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on January 24, 2013, 09:56:47 AM

I can sleep, but I wake up when the sweats turn cold. I'm blaming the antibiotics I'm taking twice a day for spurring my body toward a feverish state during the night, but I have to get up, put my pillow into the dryer, change my shirt and generally "wake up" until I can comfortably return to bed. I did this three times last night. It's getting old.

Welcome to my world.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #58 on:** January 24, 2013, 10:32:25 AM »

Quote from: bk on January 24, 2013, 10:08:28 AM

Is this new Holmes series on Blu and Ray?

It absolutely is.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #59 on:** January 24, 2013, 10:33:01 AM »

Quote from: Laura on January 24, 2013, 10:25:15 AM

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on January 24, 2013, 09:56:47 AM
I can sleep, but I wake up when the sweats turn cold. I'm blaming the antibiotics I'm taking twice a day for spurring my body toward a feverish state during the night, but I have to get up, put my pillow into the dryer, change my shirt and generally "wake up" until I can comfortably return to bed. I did this three times last night. It's getting old.

Welcome to my world.

Awww. It's not a happy place, is it!

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Ben