A Slow Study

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We ended up watching the 1933 version of A Study in Scarlet, which was, to my amusement, "suggested by" the Conan Doyle book—and while Sherlock Holmes received top billing, Dr. Watson only showed up halfway down the cast list. And for no very good reason, Sherlock Holmes lived in 221A rather than 221B Baker Street. Needless to say, it bore almost no resemblance whatsoever to the book of the title, though there were a few little elements here and there lifted from other Holmes stories. It was decent enough, but a little slow—and entirely unscored. You don't really appreciate what a good score can add to a movie until you see a movie that lacks one altogether.

Depending on how things go on the job interview front, I may find myself on the bus to St. Louis as early as tomorrow afternoon. I sure would like a little bit of quiet time to relax and recuperate after my enforced absence from home during this power outage, before the interview, but I doubt I'll get it. Oh well. Will keep thinking happy, hopeful thoughts.