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message 251: by Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila (new)

Margaret (margyw) | 3341 comments A friend of mine who is half French said Benedict's French accent was perfect in that episode.

Both Martin Freeman and Benedict Cumberbatch have excellent comedic timing. Though Benedict swears everything he knows about comedy he learned from Martin.


message 252: by Jane (new)

Jane | 3480 comments Margaret wrote: "Portia wrote: "I agree, Margaret, though I do like watching Jonny Lee Miller and Lucy Liu interact and deliver the wonderfully funny lines their script writers provide for them.

Here is a question..."


I thought House was a creep, too. I saw that show once or twice, and that was it.


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Darcy (drokka) | 2675 comments Margaret wrote: "A friend of mine who is half French said Benedict's French accent was perfect in that episode.

Both Martin Freeman and Benedict Cumberbatch have excellent comedic timing. Though Benedict swears ev..."


I agree his French is quite good. I believe he spends a great deal of time (or did) in France.


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Allison | 1704 comments Portia wrote: "We saw S1 E1 last night and it was absolutely delightful. The scenes in the restaurant were some of the funniest I've watched in a long time. Benedict Cumberbatch excelled as Sherlock, reminding ..."

Ah, the Mr. Creosote sketch! I heart Monty Python :)

S3 Ep 1 had me in stitches the first half. Especially during the scene with Sherlock and Mycroft while Sherlock's getting dressed after "being rescued". My favorite meeting of old friends was w/ Inspector Lestrade, I have to say. Rupert Graves is perfection to me anyways but what he said and how he said it when faced with Sherlock was brilliant. And how about that kiss after shaking the glass out of his hair?...I was jealous. Not gonna lie ;)


Apparently they had a "mini episode" back in December to peak everyone's interest again. You can watch it for free at www.pbs.com It was pretty clever how they built up to the fact that he could be alive. Its only about 7 minutes but you understand more why Lestrade simply said what he said when meeting Sherlock again. Also had a scene with Watson that nearly made me cry!


message 255: by Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila (new)

Margaret (margyw) | 3341 comments The mini episode "Many Happy Returns" was a delight.

I actually found myself liking Anderson. And Lestrade did THE best head desk movement ever! :D


message 256: by Allison (new)

Allison | 1704 comments That was awesome! I actually watched that part over again and then sat rubbing my own head. Ouch!


message 257: by Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila (new)

Margaret (margyw) | 3341 comments Allie wrote: "That was awesome! I actually watched that part over again and then sat rubbing my own head. Ouch!"

So did I! I laughed so damn much at that. Rupert Graves and Jonathan Aris work so well together.


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happy (happyone) | 2782 comments Dang it - missed S3 E1 I forgot to set the DVR :(


message 259: by Darcy (new)

Darcy (drokka) | 2675 comments They usually repeat it during the week, late at night/early morning. If you're talking about PBS that is.


message 260: by Portia (new)

Portia Definitely check your PBS schedule for this week. Often our station rebroadcasts "Masterpiece Mystery" on Thursday nights.


message 261: by Darcy (new)

Darcy (drokka) | 2675 comments Also, I think you can watch the first episode on pbs.org

I get 3 pbs channels, but being in Canada, I can't access the episodes on the website, but those of you in the US should be able to I would think


message 262: by Allison (new)

Allison | 1704 comments I tried to watch it on the website and its not on there yet. I think they have to wait a certain amount of time before it available for viewing.

I've looked it up for you Happy. Its on Thursday @ 9:00 p.m. and then right after is a special about all the actors who've played Sherlock Holmes. Might be interesting. Also if you miss the 9:00 replay, its on again @ 2:00 a.m.


message 263: by Portia (new)

Portia Thanks from me, Allie. I've seen the episode but wouldn't mind a replay and the show about all those who have played Sherlock sounds really interesting.


message 264: by Allison (new)

Allison | 1704 comments No problem Portia. I accidentally deleted the episode from my dvr so I'm going to record it again, along with the special :) I hope Happy sees this in time!


message 265: by happy (new)

happy (happyone) | 2782 comments Allie wrote: "I tried to watch it on the website and its not on there yet. I think they have to wait a certain amount of time before it available for viewing.

I've looked it up for you Happy. Its on Thursday @..."


tnnx - I'll even be off of work :) - I work graves


message 266: by Jon (new)

Jon For any fans of the Cumberbatch Sherlock Home Series, there's rumours of a big screen adaptation.


message 267: by Portia (new)

Portia I think Emily Nussbaum's analysis of S1 is really interesting.

http://www.newyorker.com/arts/critics...


message 268: by Allison (new)

Allison | 1704 comments Jon wrote: "For any fans of the Cumberbatch Sherlock Home Series, there's rumours of a big screen adaptation."

Hmmm.....reeeeehilllllllllllllleeeeeeee? That was my best over the computer impression of how Jim Carrey says "really" all interested in the Ace Ventura movies. No one probably knows what I'm talking about, ha!


message 269: by Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila (new)

Margaret (margyw) | 3341 comments Jon wrote: "For any fans of the Cumberbatch Sherlock Home Series, there's rumours of a big screen adaptation."

That's all it is. A rumour. Seasons 4 and 5 have already been planned out.

Really, each season is basically 3 movies anyway, as at 90 minutes, each one is considered feature length.


message 270: by Allison (new)

Allison | 1704 comments That's true Margaret, I didn't think of the time. It goes by so fast :(
Glad to hear there's a season 4 & 5 to look forward to! Awesome :D


message 271: by Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila (new)

Margaret (margyw) | 3341 comments I know. Those 90 minutes go faster than any hour ever did.


message 272: by Andy (new)

Andy | 1511 comments offers up selection of nibbles..... episode 3 was really good - back to form??


message 273: by Mark (new)

Mark | 1885 comments Andy wrote: "offers up selection of nibbles..... episode 3 was really good - back to form??"

The ending Andy? Surprised?


message 274: by Andy (new)

Andy | 1511 comments Not really, it had to be didnt it? jus hope they dont go flogging it thou'


message 275: by Mark (new)

Mark | 1885 comments Andy wrote: "Not really, it had to be didnt it? jus hope they dont go flogging it thou'"

I hope not.


message 276: by Edward (new)

Edward Rosenfeld (tyger18) | 5 comments Masterpiece Mystery tonight...Sherlock season 3 begins on PBS......


message 277: by Andy (new)

Andy | 1511 comments Mark wrote: "Andy wrote: "Not really, it had to be didnt it? jus hope they dont go flogging it thou'"

I hope not."


I take it, yous thought the ending appropriate? diffo to say too much for fear of spoilers for the colonial viewers I guess :)


message 278: by Mark (new)

Mark | 1885 comments I thought nice twist, but how are they going to explain that one.


message 279: by Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila (new)

Margaret (margyw) | 3341 comments My season 3 Sherlock dvds have arrived. *does happy dance*


message 280: by Andy (new)

Andy | 1511 comments Margaret wrote: "My season 3 Sherlock dvds have arrived. *does happy dance*"

I couldn't believe that X........ ;) as if we'd spoil it for yous


message 281: by Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila (new)

Margaret (margyw) | 3341 comments LOL. I already know what happens, Andy. :D


message 282: by Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila (new)

Margaret (margyw) | 3341 comments Just finished a really great Sherlock Holmes pastiche.

Dust and Shadow: An Account of the Ripper Killings by Dr. John H. Watson

Just had to review it. :)

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 283: by Allison (new)

Allison | 1704 comments I can't believe this Sunday will be the last one. Waited soooooooo loonnnnggggg for it to start and its already over :(


message 284: by Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila (new)

Margaret (margyw) | 3341 comments I know. :(

I don't know if it is true or not, but the source I had it from is reliable.

Because there won't be time to shoot the next season before the end of this year, they will shoot a one off Christmas special for Christmas 2014.


message 285: by Allison (new)

Allison | 1704 comments I only have 11 months to wait :P


message 286: by Andy (new)

Andy | 1511 comments Well.... there will be a British Shindig on the opening of season 4..... BUT..... seeing as "they who shall remain nameless" froze me outta there own private little party in their onesies... :P :P I say


message 287: by Allison (new)

Allison | 1704 comments And we had a fabulous time too!!!! Maybe, if "someone" is a good little boy, he'll be invited to our season 4 party ;) lol!


message 288: by Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila (new)

Margaret (margyw) | 3341 comments Watched the Empty Hearse on dvd yesterday. Absolutely bloody brilliant.

Fantastic script with incredible nuances. Had to go and blog about it this morning. :D


message 289: by Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila (new)

Margaret (margyw) | 3341 comments Brian wrote: "Just an update for fans, Sherlock Season 3 is now on Netflix, for those who haven't seen it. Will definitely be watching it again. Also, says there will be bonus content, for what its worth."

Probably the extra content that's on the dvds.


message 290: by Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila (new)

Margaret (margyw) | 3341 comments The BBC have announced that a Sherlock special will be shot in January 2015, with another 3 episodes to compromise series 4 to be shot during 2015.

As I am going to be in London for 3 weeks next year I am hoping they'll be doing some London filming whilst I am there.


message 291: by Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd (new)

Terri | 19576 comments That will be nice for you! if you can watch some.


message 292: by Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila (new)

Margaret (margyw) | 3341 comments Terri wrote: "That will be nice for you! if you can watch some."

It would be the icing of the trip cake. But I won't bewail if it doesn't happen. Benedict will be in rehearsals for "Hamlet" so any filming would be with other characters anyway. :)


message 293: by Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila (new)

Margaret (margyw) | 3341 comments Just finished a Sherlock Holmes anthology:

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 294: by Dawn (new)

Dawn (caveatlector) I found a pair of shoes for you Margaret, https://www.etsy.com/listing/18068846...


message 295: by Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila (new)

Margaret (margyw) | 3341 comments Dawn wrote: "I found a pair of shoes for you Margaret, https://www.etsy.com/listing/18068846..."

Ooooooh. *wants*

Alas, too rich for my blood at the moment, with saving for London next year.


message 296: by Allison (new)

Allison | 1704 comments Dawn wrote: "I found a pair of shoes for you Margaret, https://www.etsy.com/listing/18068846..."

Hahaha!

Those are awesome :)


message 297: by Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila (new)

Margaret (margyw) | 3341 comments Aren't they?


message 298: by Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila (new)

Margaret (margyw) | 3341 comments Possibly the weirdest Sherlock Holmes novel I have ever read.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


message 299: by Terri, Wyrd bið ful aræd (new)

Terri | 19576 comments Dawn wrote: "I found a pair of shoes for you Margaret, https://www.etsy.com/listing/18068846..."

Hahaha! Great. :)


message 300: by Margaret, Sherlockian Sheila (new)

Margaret (margyw) | 3341 comments Just finished an anthology: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...


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