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Benedict Cumberbatch Appreciation Society: those eyes, those cheekbones, THAT voice!

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CaveMum · 20/01/2012 15:42

Seeing as the Sherlock discussions are dying down I thoguth I'd start a new thread for all the BC fans out there - judging by the number of MNers with him on their "List", he surely deserves his own thread.

So here it is: a place to share videos, pictures, articles and whatever else you want. The only thing I'll say is that I'd appreciate it if no one posted a link to the video(s) of BC dancing at a wedding. Apparently it was stolen from his ex girlfriend and is the cause of much upset. So lets be respectful. Otherwise, anything goes Grin

I'll get us started with some personal favourites:

- pay close attention to the wink @ 0.42 and his whip action @ 0.51 Grin

And finally some gratuitous , with my personal favourite the black and white shot featured at 2.53 [drools]

Share/comment away Grin

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perplexedpirate · 04/02/2012 20:35

I love the bit in Sherlock uncovered when they are all talking about the scene in the field with Sherlock and Irene Adler.
BC gets so happy about the bed scene working so well.
In other news, I've realised I fancy mark Gatiss most in his creepy league of gentlemen butcher guise. I'm quite worried what this says about me.
The lucifer box novels did nothing to help either...

LetUsPrey · 04/02/2012 20:46

I envy you The Great Game CaveMum. I'll be making a tough decision in the morning as to what to watch when DH and the DC go out!

What are the lucifer box novels?

LetUsPrey · 04/02/2012 20:56

I think this is a poster.

And ....

Kayzr · 04/02/2012 21:06

I love him in that shirt, I am very tempted to buy one for DP.

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CaveMum · 04/02/2012 21:32

He is just the perfect example of why men should mainly wear tailored items only!

Such a shame that Belstaff refuse to put the coat back into production [not that I could afford to buy one for DH]

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CaveMum · 04/02/2012 21:36

I realise much of my last post made no sense, so I blame the Wine Grin

I can't fault any of his Sherlock wardrobe. Even that dressing gown is sexy!

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LetUsPrey · 04/02/2012 21:42

Made perfect sense to me!

He's just so long and lean and ... and ... just so phwoar.

And I completely, absolutely, definitely would.

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CaveMum · 04/02/2012 22:06

I'd lick him from top to toe.

He can then do the same to me

Just putting that out there Grin

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perplexedpirate · 04/02/2012 22:11

The purple shirt of sex Grin

The lucifer box novels are three books by mark Gatiss about a spy type called lucifer box. They are partner-ignoring gripping and also rudey in parts. The first is called the Vesuvius club and the last one is Black Butterfly. Can't remember the middle one. .
Well worth a read.

LetUsPrey · 04/02/2012 22:29

Is it Amber something or other? I ended up googling!

Agree with the licking. The thoughts that go through my mind when I look at that beautiful mouth are ..staying in my head whilst I'm sober and/or unless I'm having this discussion in private with BC!

And as for his hands and those fingers, he'd have a gentle, featherlight touch but then a firm hand as well. Bet he's got a good grip too for holding my wrists. Sorry, I've lost all command of the English language and this isn't coming across quite the way I'd like!

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CaveMum · 04/02/2012 22:35
Grin

At this rate Prey you'll be in for one of those norty dreams! I can recommend them Wink

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LetUsPrey · 04/02/2012 22:44
Envy

CaveMum - this is nothing to what goes through my head about BC as I'm going to sleep. And still no norty dreams! What do I have to do? I'd be willing to carry out the fantasies with him in real life. It would take a while though as there are rather a lot. Grin

perplexedpirate · 04/02/2012 23:24

The devil in amber-yes!
Read them, they are awesome.

DesperateHousewife21 · 05/02/2012 10:21

I reallly want to watch the rest of series 1 now. It's been way too long since we started the box set and I'm having withdrawal symptoms.

That purple shirt is vvvv shexxxay!!

LetUsPrey · 05/02/2012 10:34

DH is out with the DC. I am ironing and watching The Hounds of Baskerville. Happy times. Smile

LetUsPrey · 05/02/2012 11:18

And now he's wearing the purple shirt. No words. There are no words.

perplexedpirate · 05/02/2012 11:22

Has anyone seen Third Star? I've been looking at clips on YouTube and it looks really good, but also like I might cry for a week after watching it.

LetUsPrey · 05/02/2012 11:27

I do a search on my Sky+ app every day so often to see if any of his films/programmes are on in the following week.

I'm already in Saddoville, I may as well wear the hat!

perplexedpirate · 05/02/2012 12:03

Ah, just read further down. I will put Third Star on the love film list.
And buy tissues.

DesperateHousewife21 · 05/02/2012 12:08

We watched Horrible Bosses last night and DH was drooling over Jennifer Aniston so it's only fair we watch Sherlock so I can get my BC fix.

exexpat · 05/02/2012 12:53

I watched Third Star the other night. It is a very good film, very moving. Iwouldn't say it is really one to fulfill any BC-as-sex-object cravings, but definitely one to admire his acting skills in.

The Last Enemy is next on my list, and I gather most of his Van Gogh film is on youtube, so that might fill another evening.

LetUsPrey · 05/02/2012 13:05

Part way through Unlocking Sherlock (I think) off the first series. Love how enthusiastic Moffat and Gatiss are! Then DH came home so I'll continue it another time.

LadyClariceCannockMonty · 05/02/2012 13:41

I think he looks rather beautiful in Third Star, particularly in the scene near the end when they reach the beach.

Whole trailer: and why not?

See 1.46 or thereabouts. Also 1.15 for a wonderful combo of beauty and brilliant acting, and 0.13 for the hat emphasising the bone structure and eyes.

I do seem to like him most when he's thin, cheekboney and pale ...

LetUsPrey · 05/02/2012 13:50

I think I might have to buy Third Star. Looks like something I'd watch anyway so BC is a huge bonus. Seen the trailer many times once or twice and you're right, he looks beautiful.

Right, I shall have to get it delivered to work and then put it on a shelf till I get chance to watch it. Now then, how to cover it in dust because, as we all know, dust is eloquent...