30 Days Relationship Challenge #10

John Watson & Sherlock Holmes, Sherlock Holmes movies

The relationship between Sherlock Holmes and John Watson has always been fascinating. But in this case, it's even more so. A huge part of it is the casting. Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law have amazing chemistry and they literally radiate the pleasure they take from each other's company. Just watch some of their interviews, you'll see just how much they enjoy themselves. And they're not afraid to push the boundaries with their characters, to more than just hint at a deeper relationship between Holmes and Watson.

Because this Holmes and Watson's relationship is definitely not platonic, or better said, they're not straight. Yes, Holmes has Irene and Watson has Mary but... But! If their story took place in a different time, would Watson have married Mary? Oh, I don't doubt that he loves her but is his love for her stronger than his devotion to Holmes? Or does their marriage, at least partially, present a way to stay with Holmes without jeopardizing his position?

I mean, just watch the 2nd movie: He's on his way to his honeymoon but when Holmes appears, he runs away with him to France - not even knowing where Mary disappeared to, just accepting Holmes' explanation that she's safe with Mycroft. Is this the behavior of a man deeply in love with his wife? Holmes throws Mary out of the train and Watson gets angry, for a bit, but when Holmes dies on him - twice, too! - it's like his world has ended.

And Holmes. Everything Holmes does has two goals: a) to keep Watson with him and b) to protect Watson at any cost. Especially in the 2nd movie it's really obvious. Holmes in ST:AGoS breaks you heart. The wedding scene... the train scene in France... Reichenbach... This is not a man protecting a friend. I think it's the subtle way in which RDJ plays the part, his Holmes' devotion to Watson is... staggering.

So yeah, if these films were set in the 21st century, in a time when homosexuality wasn't illegal in Britain anymore, I do honestly think that they would've become a couple. They do love their female counterparts but when you compare those feelings to what they feel for each other... It's wonderful. And terribly sad at the same time.

Fic rec: SWATH

"rooted, not adorning" by BlackEyedGirl | Gen | Now that she is Queen, she finds it hard to put away the blade. | ~1.900 words

“Would you kneel, Huntsman, if I asked?”

She should remember; he knelt to her before, though she did not ask it. All in white with the fire burning around her, like a wild thing brought from the other side of death. He says, “The question, my Queen, is would you ask?”

I love Snow's introspection in this fic, the way she tries to reconcile her own needs with everybody else's wants.

Podfic rec: Inception

"Jamais Vu" by thehoyden, read by twilight | Arthur/Eames | Arthur and Eames join Yusuf's experiment. | 51min.

There's a look of real hurt on Eames' face before it melts into something pleading. "You have to believe me, Arthur darling, I meant it. I meant all of it."

"You always mean it," Arthur says. "With every mark, you always mean it."

"Arthur," Eames says, but Arthur is already grabbing his coat and heading out the door.

What a lovely story! I really liked Arthur's dreams and the way Eames guided him through the experience...

SWATH promo pic

Ok, well, hm... Where to start. Chris Hemsworth looks gorgeous, everything about him is fabulous. His clothes, his hair, his shoes... The rest, though...

I sincerely hope that it was their own clothes, not something they were ordered to wear by the photographer. Because Charlize Theron's dress? Sheesh on a pogo stick, one move and we would have a "wardrobe malfunction" - as the Americans love to call it - on our hands. Whoever thought this dress was a good idea should be fired on spot. I really don't need to see THAT much of her. And the shoes... Ouch!

On the other hand, Kristen Stewart's dress is gorgeous in its simplicity and I love her shoes - even though I would break my legs if I tried to walk in them. But her hair... Ouch!

It feels like someone was smitten with Chris, lusted after Charlize and hated Kristen when you look at them.

Just Like Heaven

After I saw The Avengers, I decided to check out some of the movies Mark Ruffalo starred in because I really liked his Hulk/Bruce Banner. And my cousin rec'd me...


Just Like Heaven

It's a romantic comedy about a widowed garden architect, David, who rents an apartment, ghost of the previous tenant included. And hijinks ensue. I felt so sad for both him and Elizabeth. The scene on the roof, where he talked about his dead wife with so much love... I felt all sniffly. And then the scene at the hospital, when ( spoilers! )

- gosh, yeah, I cried a bit. My heart hurt so much for him...

The funniest part? Just before David found the apartment, when the flyer got stuck on his thigh - and he threw it away. And it came back and got stuck on his thigh again - and he threw it away again. And it came back and slapped him in the face. LOL! Talk about persistence.

It's a very funny movie, but also really sad in places and you want to hug them both... If you are in the mood for romantic sweetness, give it a go. It's lovely.