roll it over my soul

granadabrettishholmes:

The Solitary Cyclist

Oh, I was so in the mood to do this gif-set.

From Bending the Willow by David Stuart Davies:

The villain challenges Holmes to a fight after knocking the detective down. He calls Holmes a swine, but Holmes corrects him: ‘A gentleman! Only a ruffian deals a blow with the back of his hand.’ Holmes then proceeds to circle his opponent using some very fancy, fastidious footwork which prompts ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs’ of appreciation from the onlookers. Brett himself choreographed his little boxing dance, and it is most impressive. His stance, with his arms in the standard Victorian boxing position, is redolent of the period.
Michael Cox was worried about all the elements of this first show, and this
scene was no exception:
‘I thought, Gosh, are we going to get away with this? It’s all rather balletic isn’t it? But, in the end, I think we did. Or rather Jeremy did. Well done to him. And of course it echoes something within the story: the straight left against the slogging ruffian. He’s doing the posh kind of boxing against the
boorish brute.’

Loved this scene!

wharliecatts:

when i find myself in times of trouble noel gallagher comes to me

speaking words of wisdom

“What the fuck is Morrissey going on about? Does he really not like meat? He must like sausages. Everybody likes fucking sausages.”  

the19thhistory:

fuckyeahhistorycrushes:

Cary Grant is perhaps my number one old Hollywood history crush. Can we just take a moment to appreciate how absolutely adorable he is?

We can take several

buzzfeed:

Also, in case you missed it Jennifer Lawrence laid down on the stairs for a sec on the way to get her Oscar.

Awwww, bless…

bohemea:

FIEEERCE

ohne-dich:

EE British Academy Film Awards (10 Feb 2013)

Perfect. 

inessentialhouses:

Happy 109th Birthday, Cary Grant!
(January 18, 1904 - November 29, 1986)

“Everyone tells me I’ve had such an interesting life, but sometimes I think it’s been nothing but stomach disturbances and self-concern.”

terrysmalloy:

Archibald Alexander Leach, a.k.a. Cary Grant || January 18th, 1904 - November 29th, 1986

“Cary was a subtle blend of elegance, sensitivity, poise, and charm, wrapped a soul filled with wit, generosity, and concern for others.”

-Prince Albert of Monaco

“He was extraordinarily sensitive. He watched out for himself but never to the point where he stepped on anyone else. That’s unusual. I’ve been lucky enough to work with seven or eight really top actors, and it’s a pleasure when you get one like Cary. He was so professional he seemed to have three or four heads working at the same time.”

-Loretta Young

“Even when he was laughing and having fun and making jokes, which he was excellent at, there was still this remoteness; there was still this keeping something a secret. Cary was a devout believer in keeping to and following the kind of image that you have built up. He always kept Cary Grant.”

-Deborah Kerr

marlonbrando:

Rock Hudson, Cary Grant, Marlon Brando, and Gregory Peck, ca. 1963.

cumberbuddy:

His cheek bone is poking out like a hard on. But there we go, the 1 second of Benedict!

(Source: steelwater)

thescienceofjohnlock:

I was raised on Monty Python