While 2022 has us in the final countdown until all of the written Sherlock Holmes canon becomes public domain in the US, we can show our love for some films that are already there!
Wednesday, March 2 Sherlock Holmes (1954 TV series)
Wednesday, March 9 The Woman in Green (1945 film)
Wednesday, March 16 Sherlock Jr. (1924 film)
Wednesday, March 23 Terror by Night (1946 film)
Wednesday, March 30 The Dying Detective (1921 film)
Here’s the deal: Like Sherlock Holmes? You’re welcome to join us in The Giant Chat of Sumatra to watch and chat with us. Just find a copy of the episode or movie we’re watching, and come make some goofy internet friends. (And since this is Public Domain Month, free & legal streaming links will be provided for everything we’re watching in the chat!)
#WIPWednesday Buster Keaton considers whether the butler did it in this promo pic from the set of “Sherlock Jr.” which went on general U.S release 98 years ago today.
Before Edgar Wright and Wes Anderson, before Chuck Jones and Jackie Chan, there was Buster Keaton, one of the founding fathers of visual comedy. And nearly 100 years after he first appeared onscreen, we’re still learning from him. Today, I’d like to talk about the artistry (and the thinking) behind his gags. Press the CC button to see the names of the films.