Don't be surprised if you're a Sherlock Holmes fan, like myself, and had no idea the famous fictional character had a kid sister named Enola. He didn't, at least according to his creator, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. But a series of young-adult novels written by Nancy Springer played on the idea that Sherlock and his a-hole brother Mycroft did indeed have a younger sister, one as brilliant and capable as both of them. And she, of course, had many great mysteries to solve. Which brings us to the latest Netflix Original Movie, Enola Holmes. This is a spirited adaptation of Springer's books; one that is full of humour, brains, and features a brilliant hero in the form of Stranger Things's Millie Bobby Brown. Now, Enola Holmes wasn't made for me. I'm in my 40s, live on a diet of horror and action films, train in martial arts, and love my whiskey and beer. It's aimed at teenage girls -- or at the very least teens -- and is a fast-paced family film full of perfect ...

What would happen if iconic characters from the classic TV mysteries Columbo, Murder She Wrote and Diagnosis Murder tried to match wits with Sherlock Holmes on the mysterious death of author Agatha Christie? That's the premise behind The Curious Case of the Murder That Wasn't. It's a heck of an idea, and writers Jason D. Morris and Carly Street bring it to life in this clever short, one that relies heavily on your enjoyment of the characters at play here. If you are a fan of Columbo, Murder She Wrote and Diagnosis Murder -- and Holmes of course -- then you'll find lots of enjoy here. Sadly, I never watched a lot of this kind of programming growing up. I was more of a Hunter, Magnum P.I. and Simon & Simon guy myself. But I did appreciate what Morris and Street were aiming for, and I'd say they succeed. This film's success rests on the capable shoulders of Morris, who also directs, and the talented cast he and Street put together. Daniel Miller is the ...

It might be one of the worst kept secrets in Basement history, but Shawn and I have a new YouTube series coming your way called We Want to Believe. We'll tell you more on that later but, suffice to say, it's coming soon. Before you get to see it, we want to turn your attention to Resurrection Films LLC's upcoming short film The Curious Case of the Murder That Wasn't. Why? Because it's co-written and directed by Jason Morris, who made the brilliant documentary Millennium After the Millennium, which we reviewed here . Jason is also producer and editor of We Want to Believe. See the connection? Millennium After the Millennium executive producer Troy Foreman, the man behind Back to Frank Black, is also executive producer on The Curious Case of the Murder that Wasn't. This sounds like a lot of fun, as TV detectives Columbo, Jessica Fletcher and more match wits with none other than Sherlock Holmes. Check out the trailer: The Curious Case of the Murder ...

I've been a Sherlock Holmes fan since I was a kid. My parents got me The Complete Works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle one Christmas, and I was hooked. My enjoyment of the character spread to his various film and TV incarnations. If I had to pick a preferred version of the great detective... I couldn't. I like them all for different reasons, which would make a great article of its own one day... I know other authors have tackled Holmes and Watson, and kept their literary adventurers alive and well, but I never bothered picking one up until I came across Art in the Blood by Bonnie MacBird. I didn't believe anyone could continue what Doyle did in book form. Fortunately, when it came to Ms. MacBird's work, I was wrong. Art in the Bloods reads a lot like Doyle's stories, with Watson continuing to narrate some "lost cases" he and Holmes embarked on. This one has to do with art theft, a series of murders, and a child's disappearance. The story gets dark...

I started off listening to this at work and humorously realized how high the volume was on my phone with the opening scream. Needless the say everyone's head in my cubicle area popped up like meerkats and asked what I was watching. They were surprised when I said a radio play .

Here's something us Basementites don't get to talk about all that often -- podcasts! Which is funny given that we're, you know, a podcast. And fans of Doctor Who and Sherlock Holmes will be delighted -- that's right, I said delighted -- to know the characters join forces in a new series of podcasts called Doctor Who: Dark Journey.

If you haven't got on board with the BBC's brilliant Sherlock , then stop reading this post and do so . . . NOW! Done? Good. Pretty radcore update of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 's classic Sherlock Holmes stories isn't it. Not a question, a statement. I dig the show every bit as much the Robert Downey Jr. spin, if not a titch more. Helps that it's an ongoing series and not a couple of one-off movies. The third season of Sherlock just launched in the U.K., and arrives in North America on PBS Jan. 19. Given last season's cliffhanger, all us Baker Street fans are chomping at the bit to see how the series continues. The below featurette doesn't give it all away, but it's still a nice look at what's to come as Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman return as Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson. Enjoy! Source: Collider Related articles Sherlock lives! Sherlock facts: 21 things you didn't know Sherlock - TV review Need an extra dose o...

The world needs a really good Loch Ness Monster movie. It really does. I don't even think one exists, does it? Hmmm. Well, the world is getting one by way of James Watkins, he who directed the brilliant adaptation of The Woman in Black a couple of years ago. Now, Watkins co-wrote The Loch. Some other guy named Simon Duric directs. Duric has only directed a short film called Later, but he's been a storyboard artist on a number of high-profile projects like Sherlock Holmes and Prometheus. A movie is generally only as good as its story, and Watkins has co-scripted something different in terms of a creature feature. Check it out: Michael McKidd seems to have the perfect life a beautiful wife, two wonderful children, a high-powered job, all the trappings of success.   But, scratch the surface and things are not as they appear. His business nears bankruptcy and he has taken drastic measures to prevent anyone from finding out. With his life spiraling out of control, de...

The game's afoot in this teaser for the sequel to the surprisingly good 2009 Guy Ritchie film. I felt Ritchie's take on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's detective was closer in tone and character to the original stories. And I loved the pairing of Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law. In fact, I can't watch the equally brilliant BBC series Sherlock without seeing Downey Jr.'s influence of the character. Here we've got a glimpse at the story we've been waiting for: Holmes versus his arch rival Moriarty. And there's original Girl With the Dragon Tattoo Noomi Rapace and a bunch of fun looking action scenes. Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows is scheduled for release in December and, given my enjoyment of the first film, I could venture to a theatre to see it. But check out the trailer below and judge for yourself.

I've been to the theatre maybe three times this year. Once to see Sherlock Holmes, a second time for Clash of the Titans and then the wife and I recently checked out The Losers. Given the slate of upcoming releases, I will likely screen The A-Team because a buddy wants to bring his kids and I will tag along for the ride. The next film I can see myself dragging my ass to is The Expendables because I don't see how any male who calls himself a movie fan will want to pass up seeing that cast (Stallone, Ah-nold and Willis in the same scene together? Hello!) on the big screen. I might check out Tron 2.0, but we'll see what my mood is like at the time. That's it. Six films worth slapping down $10 to see. Otherwise, I'll wait and watch them on the system at home. Hi-def picture, 5.1 digital surround, no crowds and beer outweigh my need to see Iron Man 2 any day. But it wasn't that long ago that the wife and I would head out once a week and catch all the big releases. Wh...