Considering the first Devil Wears Prada film was one of the biggest for Starbucks promotion with the number of drinks they had in it, I absolutely love that they are taking that into film 2 and allowing everyone to be involved with a special secret menu which has our four main characters with a drink named after them! Starting on 20th April 2026.
Miranda’s Signature Order: A no-foam, extra-shot, extra-hot Caffè Latte with nonfat milk. Because anything less would prompt … questions.
Andy’s Cappuccino: An oatmilk Cappuccino with caramel and cinnamon: simple, elevated, and ready to walk the line between who she was and who she’s becoming.
Nigel’s Go-to Doppio:Gird your loins … a Doppio Espresso Con Panna with mocha sauce – bold and refined.
Emily’s Fave Iced Chai: An Iced Chai Latte with almondmilk and sugar free caramel – fussy, with every sip enjoyed at a glacial pace… or not.
I cannot wait to see the film and try the different drinks!
I still love these stats so much and while this is probably my lowest number of films watched in a year I have still enjoyed not only logging them on Letterboxd but also attempting to still review them all on Let’s Go To The Movies. Although from looking at a few of the stats I think I actually didn’t bother even trying to review a couple of them. I do often check throughout the year at times to see which actors or directors that are possibly at the top of the list, although I don’t think I really had any obsessive watches in 2025, maybe I will change that for 2026!
I did eventually get to see Nolan’s Batman triology back to back at the cinema in one day and that was pretty epic I guess! Try to keep my first time watches higher than rewatches although at this point, given that I have probably watched nearly 2500 films it will be hard to keep that going. Even more so when you have favourites that you just adore watching!
What are your stats for 2025?
Did you have a film that you watched over and over again, or do you have a favourite like me (When Harry Met Sally) that is always your most watched in a year? An actor or director you actually found out you were obsessed with more than others this year?
That’s right, the Time Warp has been going on for 50 whole years in film format! I just had to go to the cinema to see one of my favourites on the big screen. Now I didn’t go dressed up, even though I do have an outfit. I think only five people in the screening were, probably a shame that and audience participation wasn’t more encouraged. I mean that is one of the big reasons it became such a clut classic.
I don’t think I have actually seen the film on the big screen before, unless I have just forgotten but I am such a geek that I usually remember not only what I have seen at the cinema but who I went to see it with, well how about that!
From London fringe theatre to the biggest cult hit of all time
The definitive story of Rocky Horror featuring Richard O’Brien, Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Trixie Mattel and Jack Black set for UK & Irish cinema release
Celebrating its UK Premiere at Sheffield DocFest on 19th June & Irish Premiere at GAZE on August 3rd ★★★★★ “Deeply Personal” Laughing Place ★★★★ “A heartfelt tribute” The Queer Review “A love letter to the power of cult cinema” Rue Morgue “Energetic and vivacious” RogerEbert “Impressive” The Hollywood Reporter
That’s right today marks the anniversary of Let’s Go To The Movies or blogaversary as it would have once been known. On the 9th February 2009 I made my first post and let’s face it I probably didn’t think that 16 years later I would still be reviewing the films that I have watched at the cinema, now on streaming and catching up with classics of years gone by. But somehow Let’s Go To The Movies is still going and in the past few months I hit that incredible 2 million views and eventually managed to purchase the .com domain I had been after for a long time.
Thank you once again to everyone for the incredible support, as it stands I have 2289 film reviews on Let’s Go To The Movies. Plenty more to come!
By this point everyone should be extremely aware of how much I am a fan of When Harry Met Sally and it should be no surprise that I am now talking about this utterly incredible recreation or update if you will for that truly outstanding scene from When Harry Met Sally. Back at Katz dinner but this time Hellmann’s is involved and let’s face it mayo is the best!
Incredible from Billy Crystal and even more so Meg Ryan to do this all over again, seriously incredible!
“I can’t believe they let us back in this place” “No one remembers that” 😂
Movie-goers are used to seeing casino games on the big screen. From roulette and blackjack in movies such as Casino and 21 to poker in Casino Royale, gambling has become a popular trope. However, there’s one game that’s often overlooked by movie directors, and it’s called bingo. TV scriptwriters and producers are more in tune with the game. Indeed, you’ll see bingo scenes if you watch Better Call Saul and Curb Your Enthusiasm. But when it comes to the big screen, bingo is criminally underrepresented.
We’re not saying you can’t find examples of bingo in movies. Big Momma’s House and Rampage have scenes in bingo halls, but the game isn’t the main focus. That’s interesting, given the renaissance bingo has experienced over the last decade. This renaissance is apparent when you scroll through the gaming lobbies of online casinos.
It’s that time of year again, although I have been a little slow in posting to check out the Letterboxd stats for the previous year. I love these stats and find it very interesting to keep a check on which films I have watched. Something interesting for 2024 is that I didn’t watch many films multiple times, feels strange to have only logged When Harry Met Sally twice!
I actually thought my film watching was a bit lower but it was a few more than 2023 although I don’t think the highs of 2020 and even 2021 with the main lockdown/furlough and then that smaller lockdown at the start of 2021 will ever be beaten.
As you can probably tell from my stats I did a revisit to X-Men and The Hunger Games which sees Jennifer Lawernce take the top spot, some interesting ones in the actors due to that.
What are your stats for 2024?
Did you have a film you watched on repeat and who was your top star?
There are few fictional characters as legendary as Sherlock Holmes, which is why this literary character has enjoyed so many adaptations throughout history. However, not all of these adaptations are made equal. As such, we’ll be taking a deeper look at the popularity of this character in modern times, along with the most iconic adaptations in cinematographic history.
The Popularity of Sherlock Holmes in Different Mediums
Sherlock Holmes was created all the way back in 1887 by author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, with his first movie appearance being in Sherlock Holmes Baffled in 1900. Holmes is renowned for his somewhat unorthodox approach to his investigations, where he primarily relied on his powers of deduction and observation. Thus, it’s unsurprising that this one-of-a-kind detective is currently the most depicted human literary character in movie and TV history.
However, the popularity of this character has gone past literary and cinematographic, reaching other entertainment sectors such as iGaming. Nowadays, players can even locate online casino wowpots like Sherlock & Moriarty, which feature the persona in question along with his enemy. For those who haven’t heard of such games before, these are progressive jackpots that have four different levels, each starting at a different seed amount.
Even the world of music was inspired by the detective, with a concept album released by Clive Nolan and Oliver Wakeman. It has the same name as the book it’s influenced by, The Hound of the Baskervilles. Apart from the above, Holmes has been adapted for the radio, stage, and TV shows. All of the above showcases how beloved the character is, warranting adaptations to practically every medium imaginable.
Key Adaptations of Sherlock Holmes Throughout Film History
We’ll start this off with the 2009 Sherlock Holmes, starring Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law. This is currently the best-rated IMDb movie on our list, and deservedly so. Downey does a great job at portraying the eccentric detective, and his chemistry with Law, who plays Dr. Watson, paired with the direction of Guy Ritchie is impeccable. And those who want to continue enjoying this depiction of Holmes will certainly enjoy the sequel, along with the upcoming third movie, which is still in the works.
Next up we have The Hound Of The Baskervilles, released in 1939. It is based on the book of the same name, which is typically considered to be one of the best and most popular ones in the series. And this was beautifully translated onto the silver screen, making it a very popular adaptation. Fun fact about the movie, it’s the first known era-appropriate movie set in the Victorian period, as the rest were updated according to the release date of the movies.
We’ll round this list up with Mr. Holmes, with Sir Ian McKellen playing the titular character in the 2015 movie. And let’s be honest, anything he touches tends to turn to gold. While we won’t spoil the plot, just like with the aforementioned options, the unique twist comes not only from the stellar casting but from the fact that it follows an aged-up Holmes, who’s struggling with declining cognitive abilities. This is a unique adaptation that makes it a must-watch for any fan.
With so many fictional detectives out there, it’s quite a feat to be considered the crème de la crème. So, while our list may be subjective, the fact that he is a timeless character is not. Regardless of which option you pick to watch, we’re sure they’ll all hit the spot.
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