Recently a friend and I watched “Sherlock Holmes and the Woman in Green“. It’s available online to view for free if you’ve never seen it or would like to enjoy it again. If you’re a hypnosis or mind control fan, you won’t want to miss this gem. The entire movie isn’t particularly spectacular, but the dynamic between Holmes and the Woman in Green is quite intriguing. In spite of his very arrogant self, Holmes is drawn to this strong, beautiful woman whose silken voice weaves the most mesmerizing spell. This little treat is not without it’s lighter side thanks to a scene in which Watson provides comic relief while being hypnotized at the Mesmer Club. The two hypnosis scenes alone make the movie worth watching.
Once a week or so I’d like to begin watching a movie that features a strong woman. It doesn’t have to relate to hypnosis nor does it have to be kinky (although either or both would be a plus). I’d simply like to watch something featuring a lead female character who can and does take charge at least from time to time. Since I rent movies from an online service, I can request both old and new titles. I wondered – do you have suggestions for my rental queue?
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Arafin
I would recommend Dangerous Liasons with Glenn Close and The Last Seduction with Linda Fiorentino.
Uma Thurman in “Kill Bill” Vol.’s 1 & 2 ;)
Now that a STRONG lead female character!
I know, I know… not quite on target. Sorry.
- Dan
Added this movie to my Netflix queue.
As for other choices… Almost anything with Katherine Hepburn. I just love “Bringing up Baby”. It’s so much fun to watch her completely manipulate Cary Grant. “The African Queen” was my mom’s favorite movie.
Something kinda cute and fluffy: Bedazzled with Brendan Fraser and Elizabeth Hurley.
Dan :) I’ll have to watch those anyway. I’ve heard too much about them.
FTW – thank you. I love those old Katherine Hepburn movies too. I’ll try Bedazzled. I don’t mind cute and fluffy at all.
Arafin and Daniel – thank you for the suggestions. I’m surprised really that there weren’t more suggestions offered. I can think of a few, but often if there is a “strong woman” featured in a movie, she’s also evil or a nutcase. Think there’s an intended message there?