Tag Archives: Benedict Cumberbatch

Happy Birthday Benedict Cumberbatch!

Posted on 19/07/2023 by DarkPhoenix

Happy birthday to the one man I admire most, Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch – 7/19/1976. Magnificent actor, humanitarian, and all around great person beautiful inside and out. He continues to be showered with awards and nominations for dedication to his … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Benedict!

Posted on 19/07/2022 by DarkPhoenix

Happy birthday to the one man I admire most, Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch – 7/19/1976. Magnificent actor, humanitarian, and all around great person beautiful inside and out. He continues to be showered with awards and nominations for dedication to his … Continue reading →

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Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Posted on 08/05/2022 by DarkPhoenix

I’ll admit that I was a bit worried at first when they began announcing cameo after cameo on social media, making it sound more like an ensemble movie than a Doctor Strange movie, but make no mistake that this is … Continue reading →

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Like What You Like

Posted on 24/03/2022 by DarkPhoenix

Got to love people who tell you what to like. The snobs are the best. If you don’t like the same thing then you apparently don’t understand the subject matter, uncultured, or against certain themes portrayed. Take movies for instance. … Continue reading →

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The Power of the Dog

Posted on 22/11/2021 by DarkPhoenix

So many of my fellow Benedict Cumberbatch fans have been praising Jane Campion’s “The Power of the Dog”, saying that it needs to win every award imaginable, that it is Benedict’s best film to date, it’s a masterpiece. While the … Continue reading →

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Happy 45th Benedict!

Posted on 19/07/2021 by DarkPhoenix

Happy birthday to the one man I admire most, Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch – 7/19/1976. Magnificent actor, humanitarian, and all around great person beautiful inside and out. He continues to be showered with awards and nominations for dedication to his … Continue reading →

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A Story That Had to Be Told

Posted on 06/04/2021 by DarkPhoenix

Sometimes a movie comes along that really forces you stop and think. “The Mauritanian” is one such movie. Based on the NY Times best-selling memoir “Guantánamo Diary” by Mohamedou Ould Slahi, it tells the true story of Slahi’s imprisonment by … Continue reading →

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Happy 44th Benedict

Posted on 19/07/2020 by DarkPhoenix

Happy birthday to the one man I admire most, Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch – 7/19/1976. Magnificent actor, humanitarian, and all around great person beautiful inside and out. He continues to be showered with awards and nominations for dedication to his … Continue reading →

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Happy 43rd Birthday Benedict

Posted on 19/07/2019 by DarkPhoenix

Happy birthday to the one man I admire most, Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch – 7/19/1976. Magnificent actor, humanitarian, and all around great person beautiful inside and out. He continues to be showered with awards and nominations for dedication to his … Continue reading →

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Finally Got His BAFTA

Posted on 12/05/2019 by DarkPhoenix

A very big congratulations to Benedict Cumberbatch on his much deserved BAFTA win for lead actor in “Patrick Melrose”. “Patrick Melrose” also won for best mini-series and writing. Having watched this series I can honestly vouch for the excellent quality. Once … Continue reading →

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The Endgame

Posted on 30/04/2019 by DarkPhoenix

The grand finale to a 22 movie story arc ten years in the making has come to pass. “Avengers: Endgame”, the continuation of “Avengers: Infinity War” picks up just after Thanos snapped half of all living beings out of existence … Continue reading →

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Fresh Take on a Classic

Posted on 03/11/2018 by DarkPhoenix

I often gripe about the commercialism and greed of the Christmas season. I don’t hate it, I just get annoyed with the people sometimes. I do have a soft spot for some Christmas themed movies. The latest matinee selection is … Continue reading →

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An Unpopular Opinion I’m Sure

Posted on 23/07/2018 by DarkPhoenix

It’s been a couple years already, but people are still crying for a season 5 of “Sherlock” even though the producers have repeatedly stated that they are working on a different project at the moment. Believe me I love the … Continue reading →

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Happy 42nd Birthday Benedict!

Posted on 19/07/2018 by DarkPhoenix

Happy birthday to the one man I admire most, Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch – 7/19/1976. Magnificent actor, humanitarian, and all around great person, (and pretty handsome too). He continues to be showered with awards and nominations for dedication to his … Continue reading →

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Worth the Hype

Posted on 01/05/2018 by DarkPhoenix

I’m not just saying this because I am a lover of the sci fi and comic book movie genre, but “Avengers: Infinity War” is definitely worthy of the hype it is given. Even the casual viewer will love this film … Continue reading →

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One Bright Moment

Posted on 16/01/2018 by DarkPhoenix

Call me crazy for being proud of a complete stranger, but I need someone to be proud of. Congratulations to Benedict Cumberbatch on being appointed President of LAMDA. Yet one more accomplishment under his belt. https://www.lamda.ac.uk/whats-on/news-features/benedict-cumberbatch-appointed-as-president-of-lamda

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Happy Birthday Benedict

Posted on 19/07/2017 by DarkPhoenix

Happy birthday to the one man I admire most, Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch – 7/19/1976. May his star continue to shine bright for many years to come.

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Still a Winner to Me

Posted on 14/05/2017 by DarkPhoenix

Denied again!!! Benedict Cumberbatch has been denied yet another BAFTA. Well, he will always be a winner in my eyes. His performance in The Hollow Crown was awesome. The one man I can truly be proud of. His talent and … Continue reading →

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Fangirl Moment

Posted on 14/03/2017 by DarkPhoenix

Not sure how healthy it is to be proud of someone you will never meet in your life (not like I have anyone in my own life to be proud of), but I have to say I am proud of … Continue reading →

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Encore

Posted on 15/11/2016 by DarkPhoenix

Just saw the encore of Hamlet at the theatre tonight. Every bit as awesome the second time around as it was the first. I don’t normally see things in the theatre a second time around but I made an exception … Continue reading →

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Another Hit

Posted on 05/11/2016 by DarkPhoenix

When I first heard about Doctor Strange being in the works and the fact that they got Benedict Cumberbatch to play the lead role, I knew it was going to be good. Marvel + Benedict Cumberbatch = win win. I … Continue reading →

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Return of a Masterpiece

Posted on 26/10/2016 by DarkPhoenix

I am still in love with this play even after seeing it a couple times already. NTLive’s presentation of Frankenstein from 2011, directed by Danny Boyle and starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller in the leads, is still just … Continue reading →

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Attention Men:

Posted on 18/08/2016 by DarkPhoenix

Here guys, is a real man. He is driven, successful, not lazy, hard working, talented, and worth every bit of praise that he gets. Why can’t all men be like this?  

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Happy Birthday Benedict!

Posted on 19/07/2016 by DarkPhoenix

The man is beautiful inside and out and true master of the craft. Found it difficult to choose exactly which pic to post so I pulled one at random. Happy birthday Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch. Proud to be your fan. … Continue reading →

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I’m Reminded of a Quote

Posted on 05/06/2016 by DarkPhoenix

Like many on social media, I follow people who are mutual fans of particular actors or movie/tv shows. etc. Today my Twitter and blog feeds were abuzz with news of the release of some merchandise featuring Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor … Continue reading →

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Helping to Spread the Word Again, Because I’m Just Such a Sweetie

Posted on 31/05/2016 by DarkPhoenix

Just like this time last year, and the year before that, A couple of people I follow on social media are holding fundraisers or just spreading kindness overall for good causes. I am all for giving to charity, but cannot … Continue reading →

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WOW!

Posted on 15/05/2016 by DarkPhoenix

I know the third installment has not aired yet but I need to say that so far The Hollow Crown series is totally freakin’ awesome! Story, sets, battle scenes, the acting, everything all superbly done. Series 2 takes us into … Continue reading →

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Good Casting Call

Posted on 04/04/2016 by DarkPhoenix

I think Benedict has got the look down. Casting did good on this one.

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Do They Really Believe It?

Posted on 11/01/2016 by DarkPhoenix

Sometimes you have to wonder about the gullibility of some people. After all these years of the internet existing, do people really fall for those email or social media posts that says the poster will actually give everyone who likes, … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Day Treat

Posted on 01/01/2016 by DarkPhoenix

Happy New Year everyone, didn’t think I was going to make it past 2015 but here I am somehow. Anyways, the treat as specified in the title of this entry. As most know here, I am a Benedict Cumberbatch fan … Continue reading →

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Silly Internet Quiz (Been A While)

Posted on 22/12/2015 by DarkPhoenix

Yep, I still somehow end up with Sherlock most times, though I did get a Teitjens once. I think Sherlock might be fun though, I love having my intellect stimulated and there’s always that element of danger about him. Benedict … Continue reading →

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Benedict Cumberbatch CBE, Congratulations

Posted on 10/11/2015 by DarkPhoenix

We interrupt your normal blog to bring you this. This is what a winner looks like: Congratulations Benedict Cumberbatch who was awarded his CBE today from Her Majesty the Queen for excellent work in the performing arts and charity. Feels … Continue reading →

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Sometimes Speaking One’s Mind Creates Waves

Posted on 30/10/2015 by DarkPhoenix

Our dear Mr. Cumberbatch seems to be getting a lot of hate on message boards and social media for voicing his opinions about the Syrian refugee issue lately, especially with that “fuck the politicians” quote. If it were anyone else, nobody … Continue reading →

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Still Brings a Giggle

Posted on 26/10/2015 by DarkPhoenix

I know that the account is a total faker account, but still brings me a giggle on my social media page when I read that Benedict Cumberbatch follows me. LOL

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Why the Hate?

Posted on 17/10/2015 by DarkPhoenix

Here’s a comment somebody left me and the response I gave them is below the icon. Yeah, I can go for months without having a single comment made to me and then all of a sudden, I get an idiot. … Continue reading →

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Date Night with a Danish Prince

Posted on 15/10/2015 by DarkPhoenix

Finally had something to look forward to, and it was worth the splurge. Tonight I got out of work early and drove out to Livonia, MI to catch NTLive’s broadcast of Hamlet directed by Lyndsey Turner and starring Benedict Cumberbatch in … Continue reading →

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Worth Watching

Posted on 27/09/2015 by DarkPhoenix

After a slight change of plans earlier this week, I managed to catch a matinee at the theater today. It’s really scary to think about, but I remember when a regular adult ticket was the price of what a matinee … Continue reading →

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To Believe or Not to Believe

Posted on 15/09/2015 by DarkPhoenix

I wasn’t going to bother posting this at first but then I figured that the point I was making to the anonymous person was quite valid and could be applied to any situation and not just the subject at hand … Continue reading →

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Free Speech Can Go Too Far

Posted on 07/09/2015 by DarkPhoenix

Some people tend to believe that they can say whatever the they want under the umbrella of “freedom of speech”. Just because you can say anything and everything doesn’t necessarily mean that you should. Blogging or tweeting death threats goes … Continue reading →

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Creepy

Posted on 01/08/2015 by DarkPhoenix

It’s like something out of a gangster or horror film. Came across a picture of Benedict Cumberbatch’s head in a box on the internet. A work of edible art made of chocolate of course, but still creepy nonetheless. A severed … Continue reading →

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For Someone Wonderful

Posted on 19/07/2015 by DarkPhoenix

Although he will never see this, happy birthday to Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch. May you continue to be you and never let anyone steal your sunshine. It is unfair though that he looks better at 39 than I do.

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Cracks Me Up Sometimes

Posted on 06/07/2015 by DarkPhoenix

Facebook is funny sometimes. You know all of them emails that ask, “Do you know___?” Well this time instead of asking me if I know certain ex-friends, it is now asking me if I know Benedict Cumberbatch! Oh yeah Facebook, we … Continue reading →

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A Great Honor Bestowed

Posted on 12/06/2015 by DarkPhoenix

Congratulations to Benedict Cumberbatch on being awarded a CBE (Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) from the queen for his excellent work in the performing arts and charity. That’s a step below knighthood and is greatly … Continue reading →

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Helping to Spread the Word

Posted on 01/06/2015 by DarkPhoenix

Just like this time last year, A couple of people I follow on social media are holding fundraisers or just spreading kindness overall for good causes and I feel the need to help spread the word a bit. See last … Continue reading →

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No Rescue This Time

Posted on 30/04/2015 by DarkPhoenix

For the life of me I will never know why Zachary Quinto decided to invade my dream this morning. I never really give the guy much thought actually. He did that one other time and Tom Hiddleston had to beat … Continue reading →

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Just a Thought

Posted on 14/04/2015 by DarkPhoenix

With all of the projects he has done before and especially since “Sherlock”, why does the media still feel the need to refer to Benedict Cumberbatch as “Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch”? Sure it is the role that thankfully brought him … Continue reading →

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No Respect for Art

Posted on 09/04/2015 by DarkPhoenix

Not long ago, a statue of Benedict Cumberbatch was made out of chocolate and put on display at a mall. As expected, people couldn’t keep their mitts (or tongues) off the thing. People took licks and bites out of it, … Continue reading →

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Not as Big a Deal as You Think

Posted on 24/03/2015 by DarkPhoenix

Across a couple of blogs that I follow, I’ve seen people making a deal out of the fact that Benedict Cumberbatch could be related in some way to both Richard III and Alan Turing who, coincidentally, he has both recently … Continue reading →

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Congrats Baby!

Posted on 14/02/2015 by DarkPhoenix

Yeah, okay I’m a gush free zone, but I doubt one little well wish will hurt. Again, not like he will ever see this, but congratulations to Benedict Cumberbatch on his wedding today. Hope he has many years of happiness. Now … Continue reading →

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Nice But Not Required

Posted on 08/02/2015 by DarkPhoenix

Well, no BAFTA for Benedict Cumberbatch or “The Imitation Game” tongiht. Was hoping for the movie to win at least one category, it was brilliant! On the plus side though the movie has some buzz and people are learning about … Continue reading →

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