There's probably an interesting literature essay in this; a look at all the Holmes versions over the years, and what their differences say about us.
Lately, the fictional genius character is a little more tormented than usual. He's still (he's still a he!) not much more than a human black box - so we have no glimpse into the computer, we mere mortals. He magically divines answers, and the rough edges of the problem are delivered to audiences with 'aha!' ideas.
But the humanising of this kind of character is now happening in turns familiar to contemp discussion - they use or enact terms like ADHD, or 'high functioning sociopath'. I find that really interesting! The ancient Greeks thought ordinary people with great creativity and genius would be burdened and maddened by their divine gift. This current 'medsplanation' is like a new version of that.
As an example of this - contrast the actual historic figure of DaVinci against the recent tormented gnostic-y TV character. In RL he was charming, well-groomed, generous and helpful. He liked to dress in bright colours. On TV he's soooo dysfunctional, and emo, but hey, apparently genius does that to people in fiction. ;)
I really enjoyed Guy Ritichie's Sherlock Holmes. I also liked Young Sherlock Holmes a lot. Of the classic Basil Rathbone series, I still like The Hound of the Baskervilles best.
There's a scene from the story that's been stuck like a splinter in my mind since I saw it years ago: riding by train into the moors, Sherlock rebuffs a comment about the pretty countryside by saying that it's the perfect kind of lonely place where terrible crimes are committed. Now, every time I travel through such countryside... :)
There's probably an interesting literature essay in this; a look at all the Holmes versions over the years, and what their differences say about us.
Lately, the fictional genius character is a little more tormented than usual. He's still (he's still a he!) not much more than a human black box - so we have no glimpse into the computer, we mere mortals. He magically divines answers, and the rough edges of the problem are delivered to audiences with 'aha!' ideas.
But the humanising of this kind of character is now happening in turns familiar to contemp discussion - they use or enact terms like ADHD, or 'high functioning sociopath'. I find that really interesting! The ancient Greeks thought ordinary people with great creativity and genius would be burdened and maddened by their divine gift. This current 'medsplanation' is like a new version of that.
As an example of this - contrast the actual historic figure of DaVinci against the recent tormented gnostic-y TV character. In RL he was charming, well-groomed, generous and helpful. He liked to dress in bright colours. On TV he's soooo dysfunctional, and emo, but hey, apparently genius does that to people in fiction. ;)
HAHAHAHA!
Now I'm off to search for essays about Holmes depictions. <3
I really liked Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes, especially the second "a game of shadows"
Interesting! Is there something in particular about that one that you like a lot?
I liked the scene where Sherlock plays chess against Moriarty and all the ballroom scene
Oh, those are good ones! I like the scene with Watson shooting, the slow-motion effects and everything really make it work.
i liked that too and the scene where sherlcok follows Irene adler
Very visually striking films, as well as being well written!
i agreed plus Robert downey Junior is really good. He is my second favorite modern Sherlock Holmes
Who is your favorite?
Benedict Cumberbatch in the series Sherlock
I adore him as Holmes! <3
me too i wanted to see Doctor strange but the ticket are really pricey
I really enjoyed Guy Ritichie's Sherlock Holmes. I also liked Young Sherlock Holmes a lot. Of the classic Basil Rathbone series, I still like The Hound of the Baskervilles best.
That version of Hound was great.
I think Hound will always be my favorite Sherlock story. Richard Roxburgh as Holmes and Ian Hart as Watson in this BBC adaptation are wonderful.
Oddly enough, I've never seen the Peter Cushing version! Must remedy that.
There's a scene from the story that's been stuck like a splinter in my mind since I saw it years ago: riding by train into the moors, Sherlock rebuffs a comment about the pretty countryside by saying that it's the perfect kind of lonely place where terrible crimes are committed. Now, every time I travel through such countryside... :)