Comments on: Sherlock Holmes: 221B-plus

By: Jaybird

Jaybird — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 21:07:35 +0000

LBD, that's TOTALLY going on my list. I can't stomach anything like "The Singing Detective", because NO. But "Restoration" is a go.

Anything that stops or even slows down the proliferation of leggings is a happy springtime sunshine thing.

By: Allison

Allison — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 03:14:41 +0000

Jaybird, I think if we all close our eyes and clap our hands for LiLo, she will maybe at least stop designing leggings.

By: La BellaDonna

La BellaDonna — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 23:31:25 +0000

Jaybird: Have you seen RDJ in Restoration? It's a fabulous movie, and he does a superb job in it as a doctor who redeems himself. RDJ in 17th C attire is a treat not to be missed. I, too, am happy for him.

By: Jaybird

Jaybird — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:49:55 +0000

I'm just so proud, irrationally so, for RDJ. Remember when he was a punchline, a one-man GBC? Ain't like that no more, is he? Now he's an actual actor, one who can open a movie. I never thought that would happen, back when he was getting picked up twice a week for passing out in puddles of pee or whatnot.

It's good to be wrong sometimes. If he can do it, maybe there's hope for LiLo.

Nah, that's just crazy talk.

By: La BellaDonna

La BellaDonna — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:24:43 +0000

My bad! Sars, I thought you wanted "steampunk" retired for things that actually WERE steampunk, and had an alternative in mind. Heh. Seems to me that all you're looking for from folks is "accuracy" … so good luck with that!

By: Georgia

Georgia — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:08:11 +0000

Another good steampunk example: The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.

By: Sarah D. Bunting

Sarah D. Bunting — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:10:24 +0000

"Vintage," or "antique." Or "Victorian." (Or "Edwardian," which is what people sometimes mean when they've actually said "Victorian.") "Brontean," whatever, I don't care, but my understanding is that unless you have a UFO sewn into that bustle, it ain't "steampunk."

By: La BellaDonna

La BellaDonna — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:34:55 +0000

[ Waves hands wildly ] No, no, Allison! We LOVE pharmacy nerds!!

Well, I do, at any rate. As a kid, I used to read things like A History of Anesthesia, books on Dr. Lister, etc. So I LOVE the pharmnerd interjections.

Also? Rachel Weisz is a dandy scrappy heroine especially of the vintage variety, although I'm pretty happy any time I get to see Kate Winslet, too. I'm looking forward to seeing this movie – and I'm happy to see so many other Holmes lovers and Watson defenders. I, too, wish there had been a sequel to Young Sherlock Holmes. *sigh*

I'm a little sorry to see "steampunk" retired – I came across it only a little while ago, myself – which is pretty funny, considering I've been a 19thC geek for many many years – and a SF fan, to boot. But steampunk is NOT correctly applied to anything that is merely vintage, or even antique. So, Sars, what do you suggest replacing it with?

By: Isabel

Isabel — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 07:13:35 +0000

I have had so many conversations about this movie that basically boil down to:

Person: Well [problem with the plot]
Me: But Robert Downey Jr.
Person: But also [script issue]
Me: But… Robert Downey Jr.
Person: And the editing [problem]
Me: Buuuuuut…. Robert Downey Jr.

so, not like a bad review would have put me off seeing it – not like a zillion bad reviews would have put me off seeing it (i also have in recent years developed a real thing for stupid over the top action movies – see also: my undying love for the pirates of the caribbean movies) – but good to know i'm in for some other things besides Robert Downey Jr.

not that I needed them, because, really, y'all… Robert Downey Jr. come on now.

By: Jaybird

Jaybird — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 02:51:00 +0000

Ooooohhhh. Weisz. Hadn't thought of that, but absolutely.

Probably the best (and one of the earliest cited) examples of steampunk: "Wild, Wild West" (the original series, not that Will Smith shart).