Category Archives: Sherlock

Double Take: In which Courtney K and Natali argue SHERLOCK vs ELEMENTARY

During a text conversation with my secret twin sister Natali (@uberdorkgirlie) we started comparing the two most recent television adaptations of the Sherlock Holmes tales. CBS ELEMENTARY and BBC Sherlock specifically.  “What’s the big deal?” you may be asking, WELL the CBS version has gender swapped Watson. That’s right, Watson’s got boobs. Here’s my thing: I like Lucy Liu, she’s spunky, funny, and she can act. But I don’t like a female Watson. I just don’t! I’m all for female

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Emmy Spotlight: Happy Birthday to wait…who? Oh right, Benedict Cumberbatch!

With the Emmy nomination announcements early early this morning (I’m with Kimmel, these would’ve been just as good at say, noon?) the buzz is palpable. Snubs, apparent legacies, shocks, and this sneaky little British invasion are flying around water coolers and RSS readers all over. One name that may be quietly highlighted is that of one Benedict Cumberbatch. I’m sorry, what was his name??? Benedict Cumberbatch!! Those “in the know” are no stranger to him (I’m looking at you Tumblr),

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