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The Women of Sherlock

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  Hey all! As of recently, I've finished BBC's Sherlock. And wow. Just wow. What an amazing show, with a great cast of characters and incredible acting and twists that will blow your mind. From here on out, I must issue a huge spoiler warning for the content ahead.   IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN IT, READ AT YOUR OWN RISK.   You don't want to be spoiled, I assure you.   Now, on with the post!   I want to take some time and honor the three finest women of the Sherlock; Molly, Mary, and Mrs. Hudson. I usually don't like a whole lot of women in fiction, as some really fall flat as characters. But these three are so diverse and wonderful I can't help but love them. I also noticed how none of them are exceptionally "beautiful", like Irene Adler. They're average looking, but they show that looks aren't everything.                                            ...

Sensational Soundtracks: May

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 Here's May's soundtrack! Enjoy! Astro Boy (2009) by John Ottman and Jeffery Schindler   I know this one is completely out of left field for probably 90% of you reading this, maybe more. Most of what I've done so far has been fairly widely known, so this one is a little off track. Even though this movie is now ten years old (I saw it when it came out), I still thoroughly enjoy this movie. When I simply want a nice, comforting movie to watch, this is what I pick.    But the story also has an amazing soundtrack to go with it. It somehow manages to be both very fun and extremely serious, much like the movie. The Opening Theme never fails to give me goosebumps. Choir is a huge part of this soundtrack, which I'm a sucker for when it's used correctly. There is also a lot of wind instruments and bass to accent the futuristic world it's set in.    To be completely honest, I do not know who John Ottman or Jeffery Schindler are. I haven't some across t...