It is not a great film,

Or, even perhaps, a really good film.  But I will always have a soft spot in my heart for Starter for Ten.

James McAvoy, Rebecca Hall, Dominic Cooper, and, oh yeah, ladies, that is Sherlock in there, too, with a stunning comedic tour de force performance.  (Plus, one of the writers/creators of Sherlock, who plays Sherlock's brother is also in Starter for Ten, as the University Challenge Host.)  Great 80s soundtrack, as well, ... The Cure, The Smiths, New Order, etc, ...

It is a pretty decent sentimental fun way to while away a hundred minutes.  Definitely recommended.

(By the way, I am still waiting to see the final installment of Sherlock this Sunday before passing judgement on it.  This season may be a little too "sexy", maybe they are overdosing on the bells and whistles? And where is Zoe Telford?! I will reveal all next week.)

"I thought that if you played an acoustic guitar/That it meant that you were/A protest singer"

Enjoy the videos,
Mwah, ... 

I really love the new BBC Series, Sherlock,

Starring Benedict Cumberbatch.  (What a name, hunh?)

Olivia Poulet

But I was just a wee bit miffed to see one of my favorite English Roses, Olivia Poulet, have such a tiny role in the second episode.  What a waste, I thought.  Why would she take such a tiny part in this huge new hit series?

But then after doing some research about the program I learned why she did it.

She is MARRIED to the star, Benedict Cumberbatch! She was just helping out, having fun, & got to act w/ her sweetie.  

With an umbrella in my drink.  Sorry, ladies (& gents) they're taken.

That is pretty cool.  


(And the show does still have Zoe Telford in it.)