The first Sherlock Holmes story, “A Study in Scarlet,” was published in The Strand magazine in 1887, with regular stories beginning to appear in 1891. The adventures of the world’s only consulting detective were an instant hit. In 1899, William Gillete was playing him on stage and by 1900 D.W. Griffith produced a short for Mutoscope. The ‘plot’ of the one-minute drama makes no sense but it does underscore the intense and immediate popularity of Holmes (Gillette would also play Holmes in the 1916 silent film).
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Movies Turning 10 in 2019
Last week when I was out with a group of friends and I quoted The Hangover.
“You guys might not know this, but I consider myself a bit of a loner. I tend to think of myself as a one-man wolf pack.”
I mean, how can you not quote that movie!? I quote that move left and right, thinking I’m hilarious and I use the quotes as if I just came up with them myself. I just can’t help it as it’s a win-win. The movie is funny. I think I’m funny. It all works out.
But this time was different. My friend replied with, “You know that movie is ten, right!?”
I.
Did.
Not.
Read MoreThe Many Faces of Basil Rathbone
When actor Basil Rathbone is mentioned, what do you think of? Is it Rathbone with a deerstalker hat and pipe, in costume as Sherlock Holmes? Or perhaps him in a sword fight with the hero of a film? Born June 13, 1892, Rathbone started as a Shakespearean actor on the stage and entered films in 1921. He started to grow in fame on the screen in the 1930s. Basil Rathbone could seemingly perform in any role. He often played a villain, which was aided by authentic swordsmanship that helped him during a screen sword fight. But Rathbone could also play the hero or love interest.
Read MoreNever to Be Typecast: 10 Most Rented Rachel McAdams Movies
Ever since Rachel McAdams began starring in major motion pictures, she’s enjoyed rich adventures in many locations, playing a wide spectrum of characters. She’s certainly not been typecast; she’s played the virtuous young women, the unscrupulous mistress, the mean girl, the heiress, the respected journalist, and many, many more roles. We have even more to look forward to in the near future as McAdams is rumored to be reprising her Irene Adler role in the newest Sherlock Holmes movie, due for release in 2020.
On November 17th, Rachel McAdams will celebrate a milestone birthday, so this is a great time to review her ten most rented movies on DVD Netflix.
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