Miscellaneous Movie Musings the Sequel

[innerSpaceman]

Yes, whereas Green Lantern's prime June release date indicates a blockbuster, and it's the worst-reviewed movie of the decade. (Of course, Pirates 4 was the second-worst reviewed movie of the decade, and I think it turned a profit.)

[flippyshark]

The summer movie bar is so low these days, I'll be impressed if Apes is simply more story driven than effects/action driven. (Likewise, I probably enjoyed Super 8 more in this environment than I would have in an earlier era.)

[Moonliner]

I heard if you sync up Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon with Transformers: Dark of the Moon, it will ruin the Pink Floyd album forever.



(Shamelessly stolen from twitter....)

[Morrigoon]

As part of PBS' Masterpiece Classic, it's technically TV but still seems relevant here.

So I am watching the new Sherlock on Netflix, and so far absolutely LOVING IT. It's a modern take on the Sherlock Holmes mysteries, but very effectively captures the spirit of the old stories, even though they also clearly take it in a new direction.

[flippyshark]

Originally Posted by Morrigoon

As part of PBS' Masterpiece Classic, it's technically TV but still seems relevant here.

So I am watching the new Sherlock on Netflix, and so far absolutely LOVING IT. It's a modern take on the Sherlock Holmes mysteries, but very effectively captures the spirit of the old stories, even though they also clearly take it in a new direction.

I just loved those, wish there were more than three episodes, can't wait for season two, and am going to enjoy seeing both Freeman and Cumberbatch in The Hobbit. (Martin Freeman will make a great Bilbo.) And isn't Benedict Cumberbatch the greatest name ever? Okay, giggly fan boy calming down now.

[JWBear]

Originally Posted by Morrigoon

As part of PBS' Masterpiece Classic, it's technically TV but still seems relevant here.

So I am watching the new Sherlock on Netflix, and so far absolutely LOVING IT. It's a modern take on the Sherlock Holmes mysteries, but very effectively captures the spirit of the old stories, even though they also clearly take it in a new direction.

Sounds interesting. I just had Bill add it to our queue.

[Morrigoon]

Oh God, you're telling me there's only THREE??? Nooooooooo! That's like having to wait till September for the rest of Downton Abbey, aaaaaaaah!

[flippyshark]

Originally Posted by Morrigoon

Oh God, you're telling me there's only THREE??? Nooooooooo! That's like having to wait till September for the rest of Downton Abbey, aaaaaaaah!

Only three, but each one is pretty much feature film length. And the third one is a stunner!

[Snowflake]

Originally Posted by Morrigoon

Oh God, you're telling me there's only THREE??? Nooooooooo! That's like having to wait till September for the rest of Downton Abbey, aaaaaaaah!

There are more in production, thank heaven. I'm really loving this new take on Sherlock, as well. Cumberbatch is fabulous and hilarious, too when warranted.

I also LOVED him in the National Theatre's production of Frankestein.

The new Poirot's on Mystery started well last week. Excellent production values as always and David Suchet as Poirot, what's not to like?

[Morrigoon]

Martin Freeman: loved him in Love, Actually. You HAVE seen it, right? He's nekkid!

Benedict Cumberbatch: Yeah, I'd hit that. A couple times. Per hour.