tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179127695106064318.post5386613960765584027..comments2024-01-03T11:02:45.549+05:30Comments on Buddy2Blogger : Book Review: Bending the Willow: Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes by David Stuart DavisArunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16498276962097853996noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179127695106064318.post-34160039479788985522013-02-10T23:14:00.911+05:302013-02-10T23:14:00.911+05:30Thanks Rick for stopping by.
Click here to watch ...Thanks Rick for stopping by.<br /><br />Click <b><a href="http://video.kylekeeton.com/2007/03/sherlock-holmes-and-dr-watson-on.html" rel="nofollow">here</a></b> to watch the Russian adaptation (with English subtitles) online.<br /><br />I have not yet read "Naked is the Best Disguise". I will check it out.<br /><br />B2B.Arunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16498276962097853996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179127695106064318.post-31223648541567555002013-02-10T12:43:01.689+05:302013-02-10T12:43:01.689+05:30It is true: for me Jeremy Brett IS Sherlock Holmes...It is true: for me Jeremy Brett IS Sherlock Holmes (though in fairness I have never seen the Russian version). Is it available on Region One DVD? As good as Cumberbatch and Miller may be in their own serieses they can only be pretenders to the throne, for my heart belongs to Brett.<br /><br />By the way, have you ever read a book called Naked Is the Best Disguise? It made the case that the Holmes stories were far more symbolic than the surface stories would suggest, or at least that's how I remember it. Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16611922269342141654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179127695106064318.post-48782799753843189682012-06-14T02:18:55.687+05:302012-06-14T02:18:55.687+05:30You are welcome, Arunarasan. Glad that I could be ...You are welcome, Arunarasan. Glad that I could be of help :)Arunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16498276962097853996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179127695106064318.post-25890652280897119882012-06-13T04:40:56.939+05:302012-06-13T04:40:56.939+05:30Ah..typo. What I meant to say was "As a huge ...Ah..typo. What I meant to say was "As a huge fan of the Granada series I'm most definitely going to get a copy of the book to read. Thanks for pointing out this gem!".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179127695106064318.post-23809937514116883212012-06-13T04:37:00.805+05:302012-06-13T04:37:00.805+05:30"I have often considered that the Holmes as p..."I have often considered that the Holmes as portrayed by Brett was as much a reflection of Brett’s personal characteristics as much of Holmes."<br /><br />Very nicely put and I echo that wholeheartedly. I absolutely believed that at one point, the actor and the character had become one and the same. As a huger fan of the Granada I'm most definitely going to get a copy of the book to read. Thanks for pointing out this gem!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179127695106064318.post-85936272058055514062012-04-19T11:43:20.480+05:302012-04-19T11:43:20.480+05:30@Jinky - Welcome to the SH fan club!@Jinky - Welcome to the SH fan club!Arunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16498276962097853996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179127695106064318.post-17907427440079362422012-04-19T01:52:45.923+05:302012-04-19T01:52:45.923+05:30Thank you for visiting my blog! --I see you'r...Thank you for visiting my blog! --I see you're a big fan of Sherlock Holmes. I've been hiding under a rock so I've missed out on "his" books and movies ..but wow, when I finally read a Sherlock Holmes book ..I absolutely loved it! Thanks for the reminder that I need to get me some more Holmes! :)Jinkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06441472590518919414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179127695106064318.post-49578414519366936702012-03-31T09:39:13.792+05:302012-03-31T09:39:13.792+05:30@Rick - If you prefer a cheerful version of Holmes...@Rick - If you prefer a cheerful version of Holmes, the Russian adaptation with Vasily Livanov is definitely up your alley :)Arunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16498276962097853996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179127695106064318.post-83428292701619014972012-03-30T21:15:12.597+05:302012-03-30T21:15:12.597+05:30"buddy2blogger said...
@Deductionator - ..."buddy2blogger said...<br /><br /> @Deductionator - Yes Brett's version of Holmes tends to be on the darker side. Livanov tends to be portray Holmes as a more cheerful and warm person."<br /><br />Interesting. One of the things that most strikes me about Peter Cushing's Holmes is the more cheerful aspect. I really need to take the time to watch the Russian version.Rick Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07452333419811372713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179127695106064318.post-2975762471877292782012-03-30T16:08:40.360+05:302012-03-30T16:08:40.360+05:30I have to confess every time I think about Sherloc...I have to confess every time I think about Sherlock Holmes, Jeremy Brett is the face I see in my head. But that’s probably because I’ve met the Granada series before I read the books.<br />Then I’ve met the latest series, “Sherlock”, and some of my standards were shaken pretty hard. They did a great job.<br />But, definitely, every time I think about the Holmes from the canon, it’s Brett.<br /><br />(Thank you for your comment on our blog. Too bad you probably can’t understand Portuguese…)<br />PHS.Snail Trailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07105339547590023072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179127695106064318.post-89325158502558495752012-03-30T06:02:24.644+05:302012-03-30T06:02:24.644+05:30@billy - You are welcome!@billy - You are welcome!Arunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16498276962097853996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179127695106064318.post-77959804338310293042012-03-29T20:47:58.896+05:302012-03-29T20:47:58.896+05:30and, thank you for visiting my Blog,and your kind ...and, thank you for visiting my Blog,and your kind words!billyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07653474363289240788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179127695106064318.post-50920526110646783372012-03-29T04:31:09.617+05:302012-03-29T04:31:09.617+05:30@Jeannie and Kathlynn - You are welcome!@Jeannie and Kathlynn - You are welcome!Arunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16498276962097853996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179127695106064318.post-39513175652312996232012-03-28T09:23:55.498+05:302012-03-28T09:23:55.498+05:30thanks for visiting my blog!
www.kathlynn-diary....thanks for visiting my blog!<br /><br /><br />www.kathlynn-diary.blogspot.comKathlynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13279995015510255509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179127695106064318.post-72399797436714100492012-03-28T08:30:31.477+05:302012-03-28T08:30:31.477+05:30Thanks so much for stopping by The Marmelade Gypsy...Thanks so much for stopping by The Marmelade Gypsy and commenting on "The Beekeeper's Apprentice." I enjoyed Brett's work tremendously, but am enjoying in an entirely different way the contemporary PBS series as well.Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179127695106064318.post-27331723798826598282012-03-27T04:43:17.100+05:302012-03-27T04:43:17.100+05:30@Deductionator - Yes Brett's version of Holmes...@Deductionator - Yes Brett's version of Holmes tends to be on the darker side. Livanov tends to be portray Holmes as a more cheerful and warm person.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!Arunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16498276962097853996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179127695106064318.post-85190591244294566852012-03-26T22:41:45.451+05:302012-03-26T22:41:45.451+05:30Brett was indeed a good cast for the Sherlock pre...Brett was indeed a good cast for the Sherlock presented in television series, comparing him with, for example Livanov is not adequate in terms of characteristics & the story line itself. What does makes Bretts sherlock unique is the fact of recent arguments with Watson, more dark atmosphere which is common for the detective novels, and actors play. Yet Livanov is definitely the best Sherlock portrayed.Deductionatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15326800161899900919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179127695106064318.post-10554868166111014472012-03-26T00:19:50.926+05:302012-03-26T00:19:50.926+05:30@Davidson - You are most welcome.
The Russian ada...@Davidson - You are most welcome.<br /><br />The Russian adaptation is one of the best adaptations ever and Vasily Livanov is my all time favorite Holmes!Arunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16498276962097853996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179127695106064318.post-20112641835949263352012-03-25T10:20:06.482+05:302012-03-25T10:20:06.482+05:30First off, thanks for visiting my blog as well.
S...First off, thanks for visiting my blog as well.<br /><br />Secondly, I agree that Brett was the most literal. Even from the way he wanted some of the scenes setup to mimic many of the original illustrations. Unfortunately I haven't seen the russian veriosn yet but have heard they are wonderful.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07946641407247634144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179127695106064318.post-24922178113509712512012-03-24T04:01:55.432+05:302012-03-24T04:01:55.432+05:30@DEZMOND - Yes, Brett was the most literal Holmes ...@DEZMOND - Yes, Brett was the most literal Holmes and the series is one of the most faithful adaptations of the canon.Arunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16498276962097853996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179127695106064318.post-10040161180631536712012-03-23T18:48:16.646+05:302012-03-23T18:48:16.646+05:30Brett was absolutely the best, for me the one and ...Brett was absolutely the best, for me the one and only and I refuse to watch any other Sherlock :) The stories from that show, the music, the Watson - unbeatable!DEZMONDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127166104359407763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179127695106064318.post-76399830172265426692012-03-22T18:57:46.973+05:302012-03-22T18:57:46.973+05:30@Nathaneal - Glad to be of help :)@Nathaneal - Glad to be of help :)Arunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16498276962097853996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179127695106064318.post-22478135184391997462012-03-22T08:32:01.215+05:302012-03-22T08:32:01.215+05:30Good to know this is on Kindle now. I've been ...Good to know this is on Kindle now. I've been wanting to read it for a while, and your review has whetted my appetite.Nathanael Boothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00955167382428611578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179127695106064318.post-47476415850836674432012-03-21T08:04:18.636+05:302012-03-21T08:04:18.636+05:30@Annette - You are most welcome :)@Annette - You are most welcome :)Arunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16498276962097853996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179127695106064318.post-22655383699032758992012-03-21T06:12:25.217+05:302012-03-21T06:12:25.217+05:30Thanks for visiting my blog, and for the recommend...Thanks for visiting my blog, and for the recommendations!Annette Millshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13850197520930988077noreply@blogger.com