Tuesday, January 3 2012
‘Sherlock: A Scandal in Belgravia’ Is a Brilliant Start to the New Series
A pacey adventure, Sherlock: A Scandal in Belgravia rattles along with sharp, quick-fire dialogue, while remaining faithful to the original story.
Wednesday, November 2 2011
‘House of Silk’: It’s a Good Time to Be Sherlock Holmes
Anthony Horowitz’s latest novel, The House of Silk, is being proclaimed as a modern classic. But is it truly a classic Sherlock Holmes adventure or yet another modernization of the great detective?
Friday, December 10 2010
The 12-Disk Great Detectives Anthology’ Is a Treat for Lovers of Classic British Sleuth Stories
This is an excellent anthology for those whose interests match up with its strengths: people with a love for all things British, admirers of classic detective stories, fans of good storytelling, and those with an interest in how TV production has changed over the years.
Thursday, November 18 2010
‘The Search for Sherlock Holmes’: The Man Who Never Lived
Scottish actor David Hayman, Detective Superintendent Michael Walker on the television program Trial and Retribution, takes on a real-life investigation of the enduringly popular character Sherlock Holmes.
Monday, October 11 2010
It’s Technology, My Dear Watson: Sherlock for the 21st Century
The famous detective now texts and surfs the net while Watson writes a blog. This is not your mother's Sherlock Holmes.
Tuesday, July 29 2008
The Lost World & She: A History of Adventure
Old though these stories may be, they still have much to teach us about the quest for adventure and what we can learn from each other without even leaving the comfort of our armchairs.
