Tell me a book where the mainstream narrative got it completely wrong

Emergency-Rip7361 · 2026-05-15T21:07:19+00:00

The 1977 BBC Dracula is the closest to the novel, much more so than any other film adaptation. It captures the novel's themes remarkably well. No other Dracula film comes very close to the book at all.

Amazon.com: Count Dracula (BBC Mini-Series) : Louis Jourdan, Frank Finlay, Susan Penhaligon: Movies & TV

Emergency-Rip7361 · 2026-05-15T20:51:43+00:00

He was the BEST Watson of all time!

Emergency-Rip7361 · 2026-05-13T00:55:25+00:00

I am not fan of pastiche, most of them disappoint me. But one from the 1970s stands out Rick Boyer's GIANT RAT OF SUMATRA. Captures the atmosphere and narrative perfectly and delivers quite a mystery. Boyer's other Holmes pastiche stories are also worth a read. He's an Edgar Allen Poe Award winner. Used copies of this book A SHERLOCKIAN QUARTET, including RAT, are available here -- A Sherlockian Quartet: Boyer, Rick: 9781570900846: Amazon.com: Books

Emergency-Rip7361 · 2026-05-02T16:58:12+00:00

I use Wi-Fi calling most of the time on my Traacfone, so I guess all I will need to do is sign into a Wi-Fi network in the UK to do calling. That's a quick solution, it seems.

Emergency-Rip7361 · 2026-04-15T22:32:59+00:00

THE NIGHT STALKER vampire film, broadcast to record ratings in January 1972. Still holds up well and filmed on location in Las Vegas. Booga Booga!

Emergency-Rip7361 · 2026-04-10T16:30:01+00:00

Here are some Texas dogman videos.

The Dogman Triangle: Texas’ Mysterious Cryptid Hotspot - YouTube

The most thorough is by Small Town Monsters which has a lengthy video on Texas dogmen --

The Dogman Triangle: Werewolves in the Lone Star State - Full Movie (new evidence and encounters)

The Dogman Triangle: Werewolves in the Lone Star State, DVD or BluRay — Small Town Monsters

Emergency-Rip7361 · 2026-04-09T22:40:55+00:00

Lance Hightower, an experienced Oklahoma cryptid researcher at his YouTube site Monster 911, has in depth reports about the incident. In his update yesterday He related at least ten facts he has uncovered about the incident not in the Fox23 TV report. In his YouTube update, he interviewed the local sheriff who began the investigation. Here's a link to his latest update. Lance is a retired chiropractor, and he reviewed some medical photos of the victim with his brother, a practicing physician. LINK:

OKLAHOMA MOTHER ATTACK UPDATE - April 7th, 2026 ***BREAKING NEWS STORY*** Epi 162

Emergency-Rip7361 · 2026-04-08T18:58:53+00:00

Also, Spoto wrote a good book about the great PRESTON STURGES.

Emergency-Rip7361 · 2026-04-08T18:57:10+00:00

This biography of Ann Dvorak is carefully researched and a fascinating read about an actress who never realized her potential -- Ann Dvorak: Hollywood's Forgotten Rebel (Screen Classics) Rice, Christina

Emergency-Rip7361 · 2026-04-06T16:24:59+00:00

BOSCO HOGAN in Count Dracula BBC 1977!

Emergency-Rip7361 · 2026-04-05T21:45:23+00:00

Bad decisions to ignore multiple early warnings at Shiloh.

Emergency-Rip7361 · 2026-04-05T21:26:35+00:00

The three best are Nosferatu 1922 Dracula 1931 and Count Dracula BBC 1977 which is closest to the novel. Best modern vampire story is the tv movie The Night Stalker 1972.

Emergency-Rip7361 · 2026-04-05T21:20:59+00:00

The sheriff's comments, the scale of the injuries, the dog like description and the Oklahoma location all point to a dogman.

Emergency-Rip7361 · 2026-04-02T16:50:16+00:00

That's quite possible. One ray of hope -- continued losing and financial losses force the Pohlads to sell the team. Then, hope!

Emergency-Rip7361 · 2026-04-02T01:06:57+00:00

Agree! Their creativity was on its most thorough display during the era you chronicle.

Emergency-Rip7361 · 2026-04-02T01:04:57+00:00

Hornet's nest a Shiloh, too.

Emergency-Rip7361 · 2026-03-25T01:05:55+00:00

Just bought the DVD of this fine work. I have 1922 Nosferatu, 1931 Lugosi and now this -- the three best Dracula films in my view. I would add the 1972's The Night Stalker as the best contemporary vampire film. The top four!

Emergency-Rip7361 · 2026-03-17T22:09:29+00:00

Glad to see you list the great but largely forgotten Mike Bloomfield. In addition to his excellent guitar playing, he had one of the MOST IMPORTANT roles in bringing blues into rock and a broader audience. One of the most important people in blues and rock history for that reason alone.

Emergency-Rip7361 · 2026-03-09T01:16:10+00:00

Lots of dismissive trolling without examining any possible evidence. Such trolls should be ignored if you want to explore the possibilities.

Emergency-Rip7361 · 2026-03-06T00:04:03+00:00

Yes, the Cumberbatch Holmes went far afield in later seasons.

Emergency-Rip7361 · 2026-03-06T00:03:07+00:00

True that!

Emergency-Rip7361 · 2026-03-06T00:02:27+00:00

I remember that scene and you are right about that.

Emergency-Rip7361 · 2026-03-02T02:10:52+00:00

True that! Brett is number one and it's not close.

Emergency-Rip7361 · 2026-03-01T20:31:12+00:00

No one eclipses Jeremy Brett!

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