Apple, Hello Kitty, and Me
What do a computer company, a Japanese cat, and a GeekMom have in common? They’re all turning forty this year! Find out what other geeky things and people share Rebecca Angel’s birthday year of 1976.
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Tag: Sherlock
11 Rules for When Your Geeklet Starts Dating
What dating advice can we take out of eleven geek culture quotes? Lots. The trick is limiting ourselves to just eleven.
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Sherlock’s on Sale! Get Seasons 1-3 and a Limited Edition Cumberbust!
Buy it for the great television, keep it for the Cumberbust!
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Sherlock Holmes Book Reviews and News Q4 2015
It’s a good time to be a Sherlock Holmes fan. There’s less than a month before the Season 4 premiere of ‘Elementary’ (CBS), and December is nearing so fans of the BBC show ‘Sherlock’ will get the much anticipated Christmas special that drops Cumberbatch and Freeman into their same roles but jumps back from its modern day setting to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Victorian-era setting.
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‘Sherlock Chronicles’ Delivers the Details on the BBC Hit Show
This will be an easy decision to continue reading or not–if you’re a fan of the BBC show ‘Sherlock,’ then do keep reading. If you’re not a fan (of the show or Sherlock Holmes in general), then this book will be of little interest to you. And finally, if you’re not sure because you haven’t watched the show (or have only watched a few of the nine 1.5-hour episodes spread over three seasons), this book AND review are full of spoilers.
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BBC Tweets New Official Photo of Victorian Holmes and Watson
The new “official” picture for the Sherlock Christmas Special looks very dapper, indeed.
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2015 GeekMom Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Looking for a thoughtful Mother’s Day gift? These suggestions are sure to catapult you to the top of the “favorites” list.
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Elementary, My Dear Wong: Benedict Cumberbatch Is Dr. Strange
The oft-rumored casting of Benedict Cumberbatch as the lead in the 2016 Dr. Strange movie is finally official!
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GeekMom’s 2014 Gift Guide of Movies
GeekMom recommends a variety of DVD and Blu-rays for the geek on your holiday list.
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Eight Geeky Crochet and Knitting Patterns to Get Started On
As the weather cools, it’s time to break out your hooks and needles to work on some new geeky crochet and knitting projects!
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The BBC Sherlock Gift Set: A Reason to Buy All Three Seasons Again
Just in time for holiday gift-giving The BBC has announced a new Sherlock Limited Edition Gift Set to be released Nov. 4.
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5 Teapots to Make Tea Time Geek Time
Start planning ahead now for hot tea on cool autumn nights by checking out this list of phenomenally unique, geeky teapots.
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5 Geeky Paper-and-String Easter Egg Ideas
Geek up your eggs with these simple decoupage and string art ideas.
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The Doctor vs. Sherlock: The Ultimate Geek Face-Off
Would would choose to become the Doctor’s companion or Sherlock’s blogger? Read on to find out which of the two won the most votes!
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Happy Birthday, Sherlock! (But We Get the Gifts…)
Sherlock’s “official” birthday is observed every January 6, so on this momentous day (Happy 160th, Sherlock!) here are some new Sherlock-related gifts for fellow fans that may or may not have been missed, in no particular order. Well, not completely true… the first episode of BBC One’s Sherlock is fresh on my mind from two same-day viewings, so here goes…
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Geekmom Video Playlist
What is cute, silly, educational, fun, magical, and leaves you wanting more? All the videos rounded up for your viewing pleasure!
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The Sherlock Files: An Outstanding Scrapbook-Style Reference For Fans
When it comes to the BBC show, Sherlock, there are those who have seen it and those who have not. Whichever group you’re in, this review has something to say to you.
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5 Geeky Beverages Inspired by Your Favorite Shows
I recently discovered some geek-inspired beverages that are perfect for grabbing your favorite cup and settling in to re-watch your favorite TV shows.
Continue ReadingDavid Goyer Brings Da Vinci’s Demons, a “Historical Fantasy,” to Starz
Tom Riley described his role as Leonard Da Vinci in Starz upcoming Da Vinci’s Demons as a cross between Indiana Jones and Sherlock Holmes. David Goyer, the show’s executive producer, added one other name to the list: Tony Stark.
Goyer, Riley, …
Continue ReadingElementary Is, Unfortunately, A Good Name for This Show
I tried to go into the premiere of CBS’ Elementary on Thursday night with an open mind but I was already concerned that this wouldn’t be a good version of Sherlock Holmes. I didn’t like the swap to contemporary New York …
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Hysterically Funny Blue’s Clues And Sherlock Mash-Up [Video]
Two great crime solving minds come together in this College Humor video that puts Sherlock into the world of Blue’s Clues.
Continue ReadingSherlock Holmes: The Army of Doctor Moreau
Sherlock Holmes: The Army of Doctor Moreau is the second Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes novel penned by Guy Adams. The first in the series, The Breath of God, saw Holmes and Watson dealing with zombies and teaming up with ghost hunter Thomas Carnacki. The supernatural theme continues in this new book as they try to stop the creation of an army of beast men.
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Sherlock Season Two Starts May 6 on PBS
Here’s a teaser for Sherlock Season Two, which will start its PBS Masterpiece Mystery run in the US on May 6th. The series chronicles a modern day Sherlock Holmes and his adventures solving mysteries. Knowledge of the book series is helpful but not necessary. The adaptations loosely follow the originals with modern twists. Sherlock was co-created […]
Continue ReadingThe Official Doctor Who Convention – Part One
Last weekend saw the first-ever Official Doctor Who Convention at the Millennium Centre in Cardiff, Wales. The Centre is famous among Whovians not only as the fictional headquarters for Torchwood 3, the Cardiff branch of the organization tasked with protecting the Earth from aliens (the headquarters are beneath the plaza in front of the Centre), […]
Continue ReadingSherlock Season 2 Continues Heavy Rain Aesthetic
Steven Moffat isn’t just busy with Dr. Who, he’s also co-created BBC’s Sherlock with Mark Gattis. Now in its second season it is gathering pace and followers rapidly. Initially I wasn’t sure about the 90 minute format or the casting …
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Sherlock–Modern Day Version Does Right by Holmes & Watson
I’ve been a Sherlock Holmes geek since I first discovered Hound of the Baskervilles in the stacks of my junior high school library. After finishing, I eagerly devoured the whole Canon, up to and including the two-volume annotated set by W.S. Baring-Gould. I also tried to regale my junior high circle of friends with tales […]
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