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World Hotels - The Madness of Sherlock Holmes
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List Price: $19.95
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Manufacturer: CreateSpace
Starring: Madness of Sherlock Holmes
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0883629315195
Format: Color
Label: CreateSpace
Manufacturer: CreateSpace
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: CreateSpace
Region Code: 0
Release Date: 2007-10-15
Studio: CreateSpace
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
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Sherlock Holmes is probably the most famous detective in the world. The tales of his exploits have been seen in magazines, books, television screens, the movies and even in computer games. And yet, there is a mysterious side to this fictional character that has eluded and yet drawn us for decades. In a way reminiscent of Holme's art of deduction, this film gets to grips with the creator of Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and uncovers an even more bizarre and mysterious tale than anybody could have expected. From secret societies to the occult, from peer pressure to inner turmoil, this is a story of such depth that it will speak to one and all. Uncovering dark secrets of Conan Doyle, this film finally explains what experiences and influences helped to forge the character of not just Sherlock Holmes, but also Moriarty and Watson. You will never see Sherlock Holmes in the same way again. Philip Gardiner is best selling author of Quantum Mind of God and Gateways to the Otherworld. He has spoken across the world at venues as diverse as Plymouth University and the International Scientific and Metaphysical Symposium.
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Summary: Buy it!
Comment: This is a fascinating documentary, whether you're a fan of the Sherlock Holmes stories or not. I wasn't familiar with the work of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, but after watching this I'll be acquainting myself with his writings for sure. Pretty wild stuff. I bought it for one of my nerdy friends who happens to be obsessed with this stuff and he loves me more than his wife now. Highly recommended.
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Summary: Not Impossible,but highly improbable
Comment: A biography(printed or filmed)should be faithful to its own subject and this dvd is NOT.I find it hard to swallow and very biased from the outset.It is far-fetched and doesn't help to understand conan doyle much.Actually, it has got less to do with holmes and doyle,than with occult and supernatural itself.It looks at doyle's life from a occultist view point and tries to explain away everything from that perspective only-which is a mistake.let me give you a brief list of what the documentery doesn't offer--
1.any scenes containing the details of doyles dwellings,real life adventures.
2.no scenes in and arround the sherlock holmes museum,baker street.
3.no logical criticism of doyle as a writer.
4.no footage on mediums.
It does contain some bizzare music and visual effects that dominates a large portion of the dvd and has nothing to do with doyle.still i have given it 2 stars because it has two interesting features in it--
1.some rare sherlock movie scenes from the b/w era.
2.extracts from a newsreel that shows doyle speaking about his creations and his beliefs.This is something to cherish.
The biographical solution that is provided is,as i have headlined,highly improbable.THE REST IS SILENCE!
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Summary: More than a name
Comment: As a person who was only familiar with Sherlock Holmes a cultural iconic name, I was interested to find the depth in the man behind the name and legend. The bumbling detective is far from the creator. Interesting DVD and very recommended.
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Summary: An Author's Mysterious Life Revealed
Comment: Philip Gardiner offers a provocative look into the psyche of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, author of the classic Sherlock Holmes detective stories. As bizarre as one of the 37 short stories written by Doyle, "The Madness of Sherlock Holmes" (2007) follows the author's spiritual journey from his time as a student at a Catholic Jesuit school to his peculiar explorations into the occult and membership in secret societies. Comparable to Gardiners other productions like "Secret Societies" and "The Ark, The Shroud, and Mary" his research into the intricacies of Doyle's background is thorough, and the numerous photographs from the author's life add to the historical authenticity of this documentary. The odd characteristics of Doyle's family and friends are also disclosed. While anyone who likes psychic exploration or biographies of prominent authors will find this DVD interesting, I was most intrigued by the suggestion that "Doyle's quest to solve the riddle of his own existence is expressed in the riddles solved by Sherlock Holmes." If you have ever wondered if Doyle and the methodical Holmes have similar personalities or how Dr. Watson was created, then this is the place to get those questions answered. I was both surprised and engaged in all that is revealed in "The Madness of Sherlock Holmes" (2007).
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Summary: Fascinating Documentary about Sherlock Holmes!
Comment: A cold chilling look into the theory & and logic of the occult realm. It will show you how truth is sometimes stranger than fiction. The Worlds most famous detective superstore.
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