Sherlock Holmes is one of my favourite fictional characters. I've read all the novels and short stories - most of them more than once. I've seen a lot of the TV and cinema adaptations. Some have been good, others not so much.The BBC is currently showing Sherlock. Their interpretation of Conan Doyle's character transposes Holmes to the 21st century. His sidekick, Watson, is a … [Read more...] about BBC Revamps Sherlock Holmes – But Only 3 Episodes?
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Spartacus – Lots of Blood.. and Silly Tshirts
Spartacus Blood and Sand isn't going to be showing in Europe for a while I suspect .. For those of you who have been able to see it the tshirts it has inspired so far are quite amusing.Who'd have thought that you could get so much inuendo into a simple Latin word like "ludus" ....More info here … [Read more...] about Spartacus – Lots of Blood.. and Silly Tshirts
Getting Friends With Flowcharts
Over the last couple of weeks several people suggested that I watch "The Big Bang Theory", which is an American comedy (if you, like me, weren't aware).I finally succumbed and "gave it a go" and am now totally hooked.One of the shows main characters, Sheldon, seems to get some of the best and funniest lines (and scenes).Sheldon isn't very good with human interpersonal relations … [Read more...] about Getting Friends With Flowcharts
24 Redemption
Image via Wikipedia24 Redemption was shown on Sky 1 earlier this evening, as a two hour "special event", as I mentioned earlier.Without ruining the story for those of you who missed it...Jack Bauer is still Jack Bauer, but there's no CTU (as my mother reminded me!), so it's a lot more focussed on the "lone wolf" than the previous series. Of course it's also nearly 22 hours … [Read more...] about 24 Redemption
Jack Bauer Fans Delight
Image via Wikipedia24 Redemption is being shown on Sky tonight.24 Redemption is a 2 hour feature length special that is meant to bridge the gap between day 6 and day 7 (series 6 and series 7 in non-24 speak). It aired on US television last night, so I suspect quite a few people will already have downloaded a torrent version. Personally I prefer watching things on my TV if I … [Read more...] about Jack Bauer Fans Delight