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24 March 2013 4:13 PM, PDT | Flickeringmyth | See recent Flickeringmyth news »

In the next instalment of the 'Late to the Show' series, Luke Addison looks at the BBC's Sherlock...

The BBC’s Sherlock starring Benedict Cumberbatch as the clinical, uncaring Sherlock, with Martin Freeman as his initially crippled sidekick John Watson has been given critical acclaim by critics and viewers alike since it first aired two years ago. Set in modern London, the stories, characters and locations feel very reminiscent of the imagery and feelings I once had when reading the Sherlock Holmes books as a young lad. Whether it’s the Chinese circus, the dark and mysterious forest that is home to the Hound, or even Sherlock’s own residence – still 221b Baker Street – it’s always clear that you’re watching the same character as you have read and watched in the past.

Benedict Cumberbatch does a fantastic job of bringing the case-orientated Sherlock alive, and along with the »

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29 January 2013 2:30 PM, PST | FEARnet | See recent FEARnet news »

Cryptozoology is definitely a fascinating field. Unlike the purely scientific realm of traditional zoology, which mainly studies and catalogs animals from all eras based on empirical evidence, the study of “cryptids” focuses almost entirely on creatures whose existence has not yet been proven scientifically. While many scientists dismiss cryptozoology as nothing more than amateur monster-chasing dating back to early sailors' tales of mermaids and sea monsters, the field has nevertheless captivated both casual and serious observers for decades... and you may remember that the elusive giant squid was once considered one of those big fish fantasies until researchers finally got up-close and personal with one.   For this new feature series, we'll pick a different cryptid with each installment, take a brief look at the legends and lore behind it, report any recent attempts to prove its existence scientifically, and its influence on popular culture and media. You've heard more than enough about Bigfoot, »

- Gregory Burkart

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