Published on 12, July, 2020
I watched Mary & Max the claymation animation for maybe the 17th time yesterday.
In a random Google search this morning I came across an 'Autism Anthem' - a YouTube compilation of film clips from:
Skins, The Good Doctor, Power Rangers, The Accountant, Scorpion, Parent Hood, Jane Wants A Boy Friend, The Story of Luke, Jack of the Red Hearts, Atypical, The 4400, Girl Meets World
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PtLcTGOrrKk
What do you think of attempts to portray autism in these, or any other, films or TV programmes?
Are there any accurate, positive, helpful representations of autistic people?
I'd love to know your thoughts!
We need hardly mention Sherlock Holmes, I suppose. I'm not a fan of the Benedict Cumberbatch stuff. I prefer it set in the time it was written in. The Hound of the Baskervilles is one of my favourite films. I've seen all versions - Basil Rathbone, Jeremy Brett, Peter Cushing, ex-Doctor Who Tom Baker. My favourite, though, is Richard Roxburgh's portrayal in the 2002 TV movie. Very creepy. And he really 'gets' that Aspie thing in Holmes. For my money, anyway.
The Hound of the Baskervilles (2002)
basil rathbone was a brilliant holmes but his bumbling sidekick watson was a bit ott i do like the new benedict cumberbatch ones though
I think Jeremy Brett was the best ever Holmes. But Richard Roxburgh is spot-on in that film.
I just love the Victorian era. The whole atmosphere of cobbled streets, London Particulars, gas lamps, little automation... and the sense of intrigue on every street corner and down every dark alley. It was the reading of my childhood. It really fed my imagination. It was a place to escape to, too, which we all need.
The raspberry blower.
One of my favourites too.