Sherlock Holmes films
British show runner describes thought process behind hit reboot of Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes has been reborn in a series that debuts its second season this weekend on PBS. Steven Moffat, the man who reinvented Doctor Who and made it into a hit, is also behind the Holmes reboot and provides insights on what makes Sherlock Holmes work. The new season premiers on Sunday.
This Weekend’s Big Movies: ‘Mission Impossible,’ and ‘Sherlock Holmes’
Three big movies come out this weekend as we head into the holidays: “Sherlock Holmes,” “Mission Impossible” and “Carnage,” a black comedy directed by Roman Polanski. Co-hosts of the Movie Date Podcast Kristen Meinzer and Rafer Guzman review this week’s big releases.
Sherlock Holmes as Hamlet
Robert Downey Jr., who stars in the new movie “Sherlock Holmes,” is the latest actor to take on this iconic role. Guy Ritchie, the film’s director, says Holmes’ persona is an even divide between enigma and accessibility. WNYC’s Sarah Montague traces the character’s evolution and reveals how Holmes keeps changing to suit the times.