Sherlock Holmes

Stephen Fry Cast As Mycroft In ‘Sherlock Holmes 2′

Did you know Sherlock Holmes had a brother? Me neither, but then I’ve never been a big fan of the character. For all I know, Mycroft Holmes, for that is the name of Sherlock’s older brother, appears in most of the stories. I’ve just never read them and consequently never heard of him. However, ignorant...
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‘Sherlock Holmes 2’ Means No ‘Lobo’

Sherlock Holmes was a return to form for Guy Ritchie. Well, actually, it was a new kind of project for him and he did a good job. As a fun, don’t-take-it-too-seriously film, it’s a good way of spending a couple of hours. Even before Sherlock Holmes was released there was talk of a sequel. And...
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No ‘Sherlock Holmes 2’ If He’s Gay

The new Sherlock Holmes is definitely a reinterpretation of the classic series. Of that there is no doubt. But has it veered too far from the original books to remain true to its roots? And if so, is this because of the implied homo-erotic relationship between Holmes and Watson? Although it was reported at one...
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Downey Jr. Twists ‘Sherlock Holmes’

Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes is certainly a little different than the Sherlock Holmes that we’ve known up to now. There was even speculation that Holmes and his assistant Dr. Watson were gay lovers in the new movie, but there just appears to be a little homo-erotic bromance going on instead. Changing such a well-known and...
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Two ‘Sherlock Holmes’ Sequels Planned

Robert Downey Jr. has had quite a comeback in recent years. He spent a long time pursuing arty and indie films but has now become a mainstream actor of the highest order, especially for his title role in Iron Man. And it seems he’s comfortable where he now resides. The new Sherlock Holmes movie, directed...
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‘Sherlock Holmes 2’ In Development – With Brad Pitt As Moriarty?

Holmes, Guy Ritchie’s new take on the world of Sherlock Holmes, isn’t released until Christmas, but that hasn’t stopped Warner Bros. moving ahead with the sequel. According to Empire, the husband and wife team of Kieran and Michele Mulroney are already preparing to write the screenplay. What’s more, there are new rumors that Brad Pitt...
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Law Wants More ‘Sherlock Holmes’

I can’t say I’ve ever been a big fan of the Sherlock Holmes series. I’ve never bothered to read any of the novels, and the TV adaptations have left me a little cold. Which has kind of lowered my expectations for the upcoming movie. I’m not even too sure what to make of the new...
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Does A Gay Sherlock Holmes Appeal?

Guy Ritchie’s new vision of Sherlock Holmes, starring Robert Downey Jr. as Holmes and Jude Law as his sidekick Watson, is meant to reboot the long-running series and put a fresh perspective on the story of this classic detective and his best friend. So it focuses on the relationship the two enjoy with each other,...
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