Jennifer Garner
CBS’ “Elementary” idea – Been there, done that
Before we leave our well-deserved bowing before the brilliance that is the BBC’s Sherlock, you may remember back in the fall reading here about an absolutely ridiculous notion that the CBS Television Network had thoughts of creating a 21st century version of Sherlock Holmes. I think, at the time, my only comment was “…how original”. [...]
CBS to pilot U.S. version of 21st century Sherlock – How original.
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water…along comes news of yet another bone-headed re-make concept that just makes you want to turn off your telly and listen to radio drama until the end of time.
Word on the street (actually, via The Hollywood Reporter) is that CBS is developing [...]
PBS’ Endeavor looks at early days of Inspector Morse
There are things in the world of film and television that defy logic. Jennifer Garner as a young Miss Marple…still don’t get it. I’ve never fully recovered from seeing Tom Cruise in Interview with a Vampire.
Even though there’s no denying the brilliance of John Thaw as Inspector Morse, I’m getting better now and am actually looking [...]
Arthur redux
Just another short rant about why there is no need to create American versions of British comedies that were close to perfection the first time around. This holds true virtually 100% of the time, whether it be for the big or small screen. All I need to do is utter the words of Death at [...]
