tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6334926894764753088.post8622621496203398394..comments2023-12-28T00:45:29.703-07:00Comments on Rick's Cafe Texan: The Crucifer of Blood: A ReviewRickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16611922269342141654noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6334926894764753088.post-40692786352313442182014-10-27T16:23:31.166-06:002014-10-27T16:23:31.166-06:00I think some fans do read the Canon, after watchin...I think some fans do read the Canon, after watching the show. But that percentage is quite probably, very low.<br /><br />B2B.Arunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16498276962097853996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6334926894764753088.post-22785615244087574492014-10-24T20:12:10.950-06:002014-10-24T20:12:10.950-06:00I'll look into the Cushing version, hopefully...I'll look into the Cushing version, hopefully once school ends for the semester. <br /><br />As for the "Sherlock" fans reading Canon, while there are a few who are actually contemptuous towards ACD (like the ones who wrote that he needed to watch "Sherlock" to see how it should be done), the law of averages suggests that there has to be ONE fan who explored Canon thanks to "Sherlock".<br /><br />Hopefully, they won't think Canon is BASED ON "Sherlock"!Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16611922269342141654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6334926894764753088.post-63545532338392446242014-10-24T13:19:48.264-06:002014-10-24T13:19:48.264-06:00Yes, the Peter Cushing series is available on DVD....Yes, the Peter Cushing series is available on DVD.<br /><br />About the fans of the BBC show reading the Canon, I too wish for the same. But then the world is never ideal....<br /><br />B2B.Arunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16498276962097853996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6334926894764753088.post-26872895841443686072014-10-23T20:52:30.968-06:002014-10-23T20:52:30.968-06:00The Cushing Holmes is one I have not seen. Is it ...The Cushing Holmes is one I have not seen. Is it on DVD?<br /><br />However, my only hope is that there will be some "Sherlockians" who will at least be curious enough to read Canon (even IF it has to have Benny & Johnny on the cover).Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16611922269342141654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6334926894764753088.post-54937082552477082082014-10-23T14:39:24.399-06:002014-10-23T14:39:24.399-06:00I second that. The fans of the BBC show need a ser...I second that. The fans of the BBC show need a serious dose of reality check.<br /><br />I would recommend "The Mortal Fight" (based on <i>The Final Problem</i>) from the Russian adaptation starring Vasily Livanov.<br /><br />In addition, I would also recommend "The Blue Carbuncle" featuring the late Peter Cushing. Cushing was a tremendous character actor and made an excellent Holmes.<br /><br />B2B.Arunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16498276962097853996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6334926894764753088.post-26282185339338800572014-10-23T09:27:17.805-06:002014-10-23T09:27:17.805-06:00I would love for "Sherlockians" to watch...I would love for "Sherlockians" to watch another Sherlock Holmes interpretation. Not necessarily Crucifer of Blood, but my recommendations to them would be...<br /><br />The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (Rathbone)<br />The Sign of Four (Brett)<br />Your recommendation (Livanov)<br /><br />I would love to see/hear their reaction to those three titans of Sherlock interpretations, but fear they would dismiss all of them as "Not Benedict". <br /><br />I'd also like to make them watch a whole season of "Elementary", just to irritate them. My recommended episode: "M".Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16611922269342141654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6334926894764753088.post-78391391072342234882014-10-22T14:47:10.739-06:002014-10-22T14:47:10.739-06:00Yes, I too thought that Moffat and Gatiss were mak...Yes, I too thought that Moffat and Gatiss were making fun of the fans of the show in "The Empty Hearse" and not in a light hearted way either. I hope that the fans got the message and will reduce their passion for the show and/or actors.<br /><br />The show definitely is far from perfect and sooner the fans realize this, the better for them.<br /><br />B2B.Arunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16498276962097853996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6334926894764753088.post-74957339930799451162014-10-21T23:40:49.481-06:002014-10-21T23:40:49.481-06:00I think one of the issues I have w/"Sherlock&...I think one of the issues I have w/"Sherlock" involves the fans rather cult-like attitude towards all things "Sherlock". They spin outlandish scenarios to rationalize situations that appear rather far-fetched, and their animosity towards "Elementary" is sometimes downright psychotic. Sherlockians seethe at the idea of JOAN Watson and Sherlock becoming lovers, but appear obsessed w/JOHN Watson and Sherlock becoming lovers. At the very least, I think that's hypocritical.<br /><br />Them not knowing much about Canon (let alone caring or caring to know) also bothers me. I don't object to playing w/Canon a bit, but to say that "Sherlock" is somehow BETTER than Canon gets under my skin. Oddly, I haven't heard anyone say "Elementary" is better than Canon.<br /><br />Finally, when I saw The Empty Hearse, I was mad, particularly in regards to the actual Empty Hearse Club. I know some Sherlockians might have been amused to get something like a 'shout-out'. However, I felt the show was mocking them as virtually brain-dead morons who go around cosplaying and having nothing to do but sit around and talk about how great Sherlock is and generally act nutty. <br /><br />If I were a "Sherlock" fan at that point, I would have thought that either Moffat/Gatiss were ridiculing my more obsessive fellow fans (which at the very least, I would think a bit mean-spirited), or flat-out lumping me in w/the nutters. Either way, I would not have been amused.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16611922269342141654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6334926894764753088.post-20350971936230875832014-10-21T12:05:27.600-06:002014-10-21T12:05:27.600-06:00I wish the fans of the BBC show would take the tim...I wish the fans of the BBC show would take the time and efforts to learn more about the character and its creator, instead of spending most of their time on worshiping the lead actors.<br /><br />Well, each to his/her own, I guess...<br /><br />B2B.Arunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16498276962097853996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6334926894764753088.post-16871771163078346022014-10-20T22:21:43.744-06:002014-10-20T22:21:43.744-06:00Your profile picture is a clue as to your fondness...Your profile picture is a clue as to your fondness for Livanov! ;)<br /><br />Someone on a Doctor Who Facebook page told us this interesting story. He got a message regarding Moffat, w/the commenter saying that ACD didn't know how to write a good Sherlock Holmes story and should refer to "Sherlock" to get an idea about how the character should be written. <br /><br />Sadly, some "Sherlockians" do believe the Canon isn't as good as what Moffat & Gatiss write. <br /><br />Again, the young...Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16611922269342141654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6334926894764753088.post-12840075899840356822014-10-20T21:38:49.600-06:002014-10-20T21:38:49.600-06:00I agree about the fans of the BBC show. Some of th...I agree about the fans of the BBC show. Some of them tend to go overboard in their adoration for the lead actors. I have also read that some of them are under the impression that Moffat and Gatiss created the character of Sherlock Holmes!<br /><br />I am glad to hear about your initial impressions about Vasily Livanov. I agree about him being among the greatest versions. He is my personal favorite.<br /><br />B2B.Arunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16498276962097853996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6334926894764753088.post-35526577349714799642014-10-20T20:51:39.936-06:002014-10-20T20:51:39.936-06:00I think it was enjoyable (and the Heston fans I kn...I think it was enjoyable (and the Heston fans I know LOVED it). I think he did a respectable job but the obviously American accent was a bit of an issue. It wouldn't be in a play, but there it is.<br /><br />Harker I think stole the show and I'd heard she played w/Brett but didn't know the name of the episode. Thanks for the info.<br /><br />I think that because the fans of Sherlock really don't know any other Holmes (apart from Downey, Jr. or Jonny Lee Miller, whom they apparently hate for being "Not Benedict"), they get possessive of the term "Sherlockian". I agree: we've had great interpretations (my heart will always belong to Brett, whom some "Sherlock" fans have never HEARD of...the young) and it shouldn't be limited to one group.<br /><br />Speaking of great interpretations, the few clips I've seen of Livanov make me think he certainly is among the greatest versions in any language. Unfortunately, I have been squeezed for time w/school to see anything other than a few glimpses, but maybe I could treat myself to a DVD of the series for Thanksgiving/Christmas...Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16611922269342141654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6334926894764753088.post-48743863606368191882014-10-20T18:39:50.452-06:002014-10-20T18:39:50.452-06:00I need to check this one out. Sounds like a fun ad...I need to check this one out. Sounds like a fun adaptation with the Canonical references and everything.<br /><br />About Susannah Harker - she went on to play Adelaide Savage in the Granada adaptation of "The Dying Detective" with the late Jeremy Brett.<br /><br />It is quite amusing to know that the term "Sherlockians" has been allocated exclusively for fans of the BBC show. That is quite a shame as Sherlock Holmes is too iconic and classic a literary character to have that name to be hijacked by a particular group of fans.<br /><br />I am curious about your take on Vasily Livanov's version of Sherlock Holmes. How would you rate his take...<br /><br />B2B.<br /><br /><br /><br />Arunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16498276962097853996noreply@blogger.com