Sherlock fans were treated to a thrilling roller coaster ride on New Year’s Day with the much-anticipated walk down the aisle of “The Abominable Bride.” Here are some questions we had after watching this beautifully executed episode. Continue reading
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007 Times Sherlock and James Bond Collided
Today sees the release of the latest James Bond film, Spectre, in the US – starring none other than our very own Napoleon of Crime, Andrew ‘Moriarty’ Scott! To mark the occasion, we’re taking a look at the other times … Continue reading
5 Times Sherlock and Doctor Who Collided
If you’re a Doctor Who fan you’ll know that today marks the premiere of the latest series of the BBC’s other global smash hit alongside Sherlock. Apart from both centreing on British eccentric heroes who have been played by countless … Continue reading
221B or not 221B? A Comparison of Sherlock and Hamlet
Written by Stephanie Bell While Sherlock fans eagerly await the Christmas Special and Series Four, they can entertain themselves by checking out the cast’s other projects (some of which you can read about here). Well, today (August 5th) marks the … Continue reading
The Great Detective Meets The Prince of Darkness: Sherlock Holmes and Christopher Lee
Today we learnt the sad news that screen legend Sir Christopher Lee has died at the age of 93. Lee made a huge mark on cinema across his seventy year career, gaining fans from all quarters. Horror lovers adore him … Continue reading
5 Reasons Magnussen is More Evil Than Moriarty
Written by Prof. Jenn Information is the centre of Sherlock’s work, and when an agent of chaos like Moriarty throws a wrench in that well-oiled machine, it’s only a matter of time before the “grit in [the] sensitive instrument” gets … Continue reading
5 Reasons Sherlock is a Superhero
The big Sherlock-related news this week is the reveal that Martin Freeman is to join the cast of superhero threequel Captain America: Civil War, playing an as yet undisclosed role. What with it already being known that Benedict Cumberbatch is … Continue reading
The Adventure of the Two Detectives: Jeremy Brett and Benedict Cumberbatch
Written by Stephanie Bell Over the last 130 years, the indelible character of Sherlock Holmes has been portrayed more than any other; across plays, movies, radio programs, and in TV series, over 90 actors have donned the deerstalker. The Great … Continue reading
A Study in Sherlock and Spock
Written by Prof Jenn and Stephanie Bell We sadly learned last week of the passing of Leonard Nimoy, beloved actor and all-round ambassador for science fiction. His work on stage, screen, and in the visual arts will be cherished by … Continue reading