Monday, October 1, 2012
Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes
Plot
-Dr. John Watson and Sherlock Holmes manage to close yet another case. They recently caught serial killer and black magic "sorcerer" Lord Blackwood. But one day, when he mysteriously returns from the grave and resumes killing, Holmes and Watson are on the hunt again.
-He now has to contend with his partner's new fiancee and the ignorant head of Scotland Yard. The detective must start investigating clues leading him down a path of muder, deceit and worst of all, black magic, along with a deadly attraction from a temptress named Irene Adler
Cast
-Robert Downey Jr.: Sherlock Holmes
-Jude Law: Dr. John Watson
-Rachel McAdams: Irene Adler
-Mark Strong: Lord Blackwood
-Eddie Marsan: Insp. Lestrade
-Robert Maillet: Dredger
-Geraldine James: Mrs. Hudson
-Kelly Reilly: Mary Morstan
-William Houston: Const. Clark
-James Fox: Sir Thomas Rotheram
-Clive Russell: Capt. Tanner
-Oran Gurel: Reordan
-David Garrick: McMurdo
Did You Know?
-Colin Farrell was the original choice for Watson before Jude Law stepped in
-The first Sherlock Holmes film to reach the US in over 20 years, since the movie Without a Clue with Michael Caine came out in 1988, where he played Sherlock Holmes
-Sienna Miller, who is Jude Law's ex-fiancee, was considered for a role before he was cast
-The home that was used for Sherlock Holme's home was used as Sirius Black's home in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
-When Watson says to Holmes "You know what you're drinking is for eye surgery?", that's a reference to the fact Holmes used cocaine. In the time of Victorian England, cocaine was used as an anesthetic for eye surgery
-Rachel McAdams, Jude Law and Robert Downey Jr. did most of their own stunts
-During the scene where Holmes is reenacting a black magic ceremony, there is a quick view of an inn called The Punch Bowl. This is Guy Ritchie's bar in Mayfair, London.
-In the stories, Holmes knew a type of martial art called Baritsu. In the movie, Holmes knows how to perform Wing Chun Kung Fu. Robert Downey Jr. performs this martial art in real life
-Before the beginning of the movie, there are numerous references to Lord Blackwood killing five women. Five is the number of women that historians say Victorian, England-era serial killer Jack the Ripper killed
-The murders and attempted murder all point to Greek elements. Burial crime scene (Earth), drowning (water), immolation (fire) and poison gas (air)
-Dr. John Watson and Sherlock Holmes manage to close yet another case. They recently caught serial killer and black magic "sorcerer" Lord Blackwood. But one day, when he mysteriously returns from the grave and resumes killing, Holmes and Watson are on the hunt again.
-He now has to contend with his partner's new fiancee and the ignorant head of Scotland Yard. The detective must start investigating clues leading him down a path of muder, deceit and worst of all, black magic, along with a deadly attraction from a temptress named Irene Adler
-Robert Downey Jr.: Sherlock Holmes
-Jude Law: Dr. John Watson
-Rachel McAdams: Irene Adler
-Mark Strong: Lord Blackwood
-Eddie Marsan: Insp. Lestrade
-Robert Maillet: Dredger
-Geraldine James: Mrs. Hudson
-Kelly Reilly: Mary Morstan
-William Houston: Const. Clark
-James Fox: Sir Thomas Rotheram
-Clive Russell: Capt. Tanner
-Oran Gurel: Reordan
-David Garrick: McMurdo
Did You Know?
-Colin Farrell was the original choice for Watson before Jude Law stepped in
-The first Sherlock Holmes film to reach the US in over 20 years, since the movie Without a Clue with Michael Caine came out in 1988, where he played Sherlock Holmes
-Sienna Miller, who is Jude Law's ex-fiancee, was considered for a role before he was cast
-The home that was used for Sherlock Holme's home was used as Sirius Black's home in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
-When Watson says to Holmes "You know what you're drinking is for eye surgery?", that's a reference to the fact Holmes used cocaine. In the time of Victorian England, cocaine was used as an anesthetic for eye surgery
-Rachel McAdams, Jude Law and Robert Downey Jr. did most of their own stunts
-In the stories, Holmes knew a type of martial art called Baritsu. In the movie, Holmes knows how to perform Wing Chun Kung Fu. Robert Downey Jr. performs this martial art in real life
-Before the beginning of the movie, there are numerous references to Lord Blackwood killing five women. Five is the number of women that historians say Victorian, England-era serial killer Jack the Ripper killed
-The murders and attempted murder all point to Greek elements. Burial crime scene (Earth), drowning (water), immolation (fire) and poison gas (air)
Carmine Giovinazzo
Carmine Giovinazzo
Birth name: Carmine Dominick Giovinazzo
DOB: Aug. 24, 1973
Where: Staten Island, New York
Height: 5'9''
-Plays Det. Danny Messer on CSI: NY
-Other link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carmine_Giovinazzo
Trivia
-Enjoys painting, poetry, playing guitar in spare time
-Is of Italian, Norwegian, English and Native American descent
-In Augst. 2012, his wife Vanessa Marcil filed for divorce for unreconcilable reasons
-Wanted to become a baseball player, but due to a back injury, he gave it up and went into acting
-Born to Nancy and Dominick Giovinazzo
-Comes from a family of policemen
-Baseball and roller hockey were his preferred sports growing up
-First Hollywood role: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, playing the first victim
Birth name: Carmine Dominick Giovinazzo
DOB: Aug. 24, 1973
Where: Staten Island, New York
Height: 5'9''
-Plays Det. Danny Messer on CSI: NY
Trivia
-Enjoys painting, poetry, playing guitar in spare time
-Is of Italian, Norwegian, English and Native American descent
-In Augst. 2012, his wife Vanessa Marcil filed for divorce for unreconcilable reasons
-Wanted to become a baseball player, but due to a back injury, he gave it up and went into acting
-Born to Nancy and Dominick Giovinazzo
-Comes from a family of policemen
-Baseball and roller hockey were his preferred sports growing up
A.J. Buckley
A.J. Buckley
Birth name: Alan John Buckley
DOB: Feb. 9, 1978
Where: Dublin, Ireland
Height: 5'9''
-Plays computer tech Adam Ross on CSI: NY
-Other link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A._J._Buckley
Trivia
-Plays the drums
-Lives in L.A.
-Migrated form Dublin, Ireland at age 6
-Has dyslexia
-Began acting on the TV show The Odyssey
Birth name: Alan John Buckley
DOB: Feb. 9, 1978
Where: Dublin, Ireland
Height: 5'9''
-Plays computer tech Adam Ross on CSI: NY
Trivia
-Plays the drums
-Lives in L.A.
-Migrated form Dublin, Ireland at age 6
-Has dyslexia
-Began acting on the TV show The Odyssey
Eddie Cahill
Eddie Cahill
Birth name: Edmund Patrick Cahill
DOB: Jan. 15, 1978
Where: New York City, New York
Height: 6'2''
-Plays Det. Don Flack on CSI:NY
-Other link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Cahill
Trivia
-Mother is Italian, father is Irish
-Enjoys reading graphic novels
-Father is a stockbroker and mother is an elementary school teacher
-Made a guest appearance on an episode of Law and Order: SVU. Playing a male escort
-Has a tattoo on his right shoulder, of his wife's name in a heart with an arrow through it and a swallow on top
-Big fan of the New York Rangers hockey team
Birth name: Edmund Patrick Cahill
DOB: Jan. 15, 1978
Where: New York City, New York
Height: 6'2''
-Plays Det. Don Flack on CSI:NY
Trivia
-Mother is Italian, father is Irish
-Enjoys reading graphic novels
-Father is a stockbroker and mother is an elementary school teacher
-Made a guest appearance on an episode of Law and Order: SVU. Playing a male escort
-Big fan of the New York Rangers hockey team
Melina Kanakaredes
Melina Kanakaredes
Birth name: Melina Eleni Kanakaredes
DOB: April 23, 1967
Where: Akron, OH
Height: 5'8''
-Plays Det. Stella Bonasera on CSI: NY
-Other link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melina_Kanakaredes
Trivia
-Competed in Synchronized Symming at Ohio State
-Speaks fluent Greek
-Was considered for the lead role in My Big Fat Greek Wedding, but was pregnant at the time
-Daughter of Connie, a candy company owner and Harry Kanakaredes, an insurance salesman
-First TV role: Eleni Andros Spaulding Cooper on Guiding Light
-Played Greek goddess Athena in Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
Birth name: Melina Eleni Kanakaredes
DOB: April 23, 1967
Where: Akron, OH
Height: 5'8''
-Plays Det. Stella Bonasera on CSI: NY
-Other link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melina_Kanakaredes
Trivia
-Competed in Synchronized Symming at Ohio State
-Speaks fluent Greek
-Was considered for the lead role in My Big Fat Greek Wedding, but was pregnant at the time
-Daughter of Connie, a candy company owner and Harry Kanakaredes, an insurance salesman
-First TV role: Eleni Andros Spaulding Cooper on Guiding Light
-Played Greek goddess Athena in Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
Hill Harper
Hill Harper
Birth name: Frank Harper
DOB: May 17, 1966
Where: Iowa City, Iowa
Height: 5'9''
-Plays scientist Sheldon Hawkes on CSI:NY
-Other link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hill_Harper
Trivia
-Author of a book of advice for teens, called Letters to a Young Brother: MANifest Your Destiny
-He and president Barack Obama were classmates at Harvard Law School
-Son of Harry Harper, a psychiatrist, and Marilyn Hill, one of the first black anesthiologists in the U.S.
-Acting since age 7
-Started in acting appearing on Married...With Children
-Appeared on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, episode "Will Steps Out"
Birth name: Frank Harper
DOB: May 17, 1966
Where: Iowa City, Iowa
Height: 5'9''
-Plays scientist Sheldon Hawkes on CSI:NY
-Other link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hill_Harper
Trivia
-Author of a book of advice for teens, called Letters to a Young Brother: MANifest Your Destiny
-He and president Barack Obama were classmates at Harvard Law School
-Son of Harry Harper, a psychiatrist, and Marilyn Hill, one of the first black anesthiologists in the U.S.
-Started in acting appearing on Married...With Children
-Appeared on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, episode "Will Steps Out"
Gary Sinise
Gary Sinise
Birth name: Gary Alan Sinise
DOB: March 17, 1955
Where: Blue Island, Illinois
Height: 5'9''
-Other link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_sinise
-Plays 'Mac' Taylor on CSI: NY
Trademark
-Frequently plays Southern men
Trivia
-Received an honorary degree from Amherst College in 2003. His first real college degree
-Shares a birthday with fellow The Stand actor Rob Lowe
-Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, playing Lt. Dan in Forrest Gump
-Has Italian roots from his paternal grandfather
-Co-founded Operation Iraqi Children
-Serves as the spokesperson for the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial
-Narrates the Army and Army Reserve Army Strong recruitment ads
DOB: March 17, 1955
Where: Blue Island, Illinois
Height: 5'9''
-Other link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_sinise
-Plays 'Mac' Taylor on CSI: NY
-Frequently plays Southern men
Trivia
-Received an honorary degree from Amherst College in 2003. His first real college degree
-Shares a birthday with fellow The Stand actor Rob Lowe
-Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, playing Lt. Dan in Forrest Gump
-Co-founded Operation Iraqi Children
-Serves as the spokesperson for the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial
-Narrates the Army and Army Reserve Army Strong recruitment ads
Anna Belknap
Anna Belknap
Birth name: Anna C. Belknap
DOB: May 22, 1972
Where: Damariscotta, Maine
Height: 5'3''
-Plays Det. Lindsay Monroe on CSI: NY
Trivia
-Gave birth to a daughter on Jan. 14, 2007
-Welcomed a second child on Feb. 6, 2009
Birth name: Anna C. Belknap
DOB: May 22, 1972
Where: Damariscotta, Maine
Height: 5'3''
-Plays Det. Lindsay Monroe on CSI: NY
Trivia
-Gave birth to a daughter on Jan. 14, 2007
-Welcomed a second child on Feb. 6, 2009
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
Plot
-In this one, Sherlock Holmes and his associate and friend Dr. John Watson take on their arch-enemy, the "Napoleon of Crime", Professor James Moriarty. To help, Holmes' older brother Mycroft helps, along with a gyspy lady named Simza.
Cast
-Robert Downey Jr.: Sherlock Holmes
-Jude Law: Dr. John Watson
-Noomi Rapace: Madam Simza Heron
-Rachel McAdams: Irene Adler
-Jared Harris: Professor James Moriarty
-Stephen Fry: Mycroft Holmes
-Paul Anderson: Col. Sebastian Horan
-Kelly Reilly: Mary Watson
-Geraldine James: Mrs. Hudson
-Eddie Marsan: Insp. Lestrade
-William Houston: Const. Clark
-Jack Laskey: Carruthers
Did You Know?
-In 2003, actor Stephen Fry was on the UK quiz show Celebrity Mastermind. He had a question about Sherlock Holmes, because it was a subject he was familiar with, and it included a question about the character Mycroft Holmes. When he was 10, he was the youngest member of London's Sherlock Holmes Appreciation Society
-The equation on Professor Moriarty's blackboard is the Binomail Theorem
-Both Jude Law and Stephen Fry appeared together in the 1997 film Wilde
-At Watson's wedding, the men playing the bagpipes were from the Leicestershire Seaforth Highlanders. Guy Ritchie contacted them as his grandfather was a Seaforth Highlander
-In this one, Sherlock Holmes and his associate and friend Dr. John Watson take on their arch-enemy, the "Napoleon of Crime", Professor James Moriarty. To help, Holmes' older brother Mycroft helps, along with a gyspy lady named Simza.
-Robert Downey Jr.: Sherlock Holmes
-Jude Law: Dr. John Watson
-Noomi Rapace: Madam Simza Heron
-Rachel McAdams: Irene Adler
-Jared Harris: Professor James Moriarty
-Stephen Fry: Mycroft Holmes
-Paul Anderson: Col. Sebastian Horan
-Kelly Reilly: Mary Watson
-Geraldine James: Mrs. Hudson
-Eddie Marsan: Insp. Lestrade
-William Houston: Const. Clark
-Jack Laskey: Carruthers
Did You Know?
-In 2003, actor Stephen Fry was on the UK quiz show Celebrity Mastermind. He had a question about Sherlock Holmes, because it was a subject he was familiar with, and it included a question about the character Mycroft Holmes. When he was 10, he was the youngest member of London's Sherlock Holmes Appreciation Society
-The equation on Professor Moriarty's blackboard is the Binomail Theorem
-Both Jude Law and Stephen Fry appeared together in the 1997 film Wilde
-At Watson's wedding, the men playing the bagpipes were from the Leicestershire Seaforth Highlanders. Guy Ritchie contacted them as his grandfather was a Seaforth Highlander
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