Yes, we all (re)watch Outlander obsessively. But what’s a fan to do for those in-between moments —beyond joining and responding to vital posts in an embarrassing number of Facebook groups? Why follow the Outlander cast and crew on social media, of course. It’s a full-time job and there are only so many — hypothetically speaking,…
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HEY!! I found the penny whistle!!! Well, in actuality it wasn’t completely gone, but it is BACK!! And when I say the penny whistle is back, I mean we’re back!! We are back. You know what I mean. Think about those days when you get all dressed up to go to a wedding or…
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Written by: Anne Gavin It is hard to believe that my time in Scotland is drawing to a close. I could not have asked for a better first visit. Everything far exceeded any expectations I had before arriving. All the planning and preparations had definitely been worth it. But, before I took my leave I…
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Written by: Anne Hawkinson A Great Blue Heron appears on the page of a library book and soars in the sky as Episode Seven, “Faith” opens. It had to be more than just a pretty image to fill a space in time, so I searched for characteristics of both the soaring bird and Claire’s earth-bound…
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Do you find yourself obsessively gabbing on about Outlander to your friends and family? Wishing your Saturday nights included a living room full of people with whom to watch, discuss, comment, cheers, jeers and well, experience alllllll the feels? Dinna fash, Obsessenach – you are not alone. Good news – we can get new family and friends pour ourselves…
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Written by: Anne Hawkinson It’s more than just a staircase, more than a mechanism to get from one level to another. The staircase in Jared’s Parisian apartment is a curvaceous, sensuous journey from one floor to the next. The balusters are swirling filigree topped by a grooved, serpentine handrail. Between flights, an oval paned window…
Read MoreWritten by: Anne Hawkinson Jamie and Claire have found their way back to each other! Break out the port, whisky, or your beverage of choice for a celebratory drink! But wait. What? Hold the mental images of sex, tenderness, and re-connection. Jack Randall is back! Instead of two people caressing and canoodling, Claire and Jamie…
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It’s official ladies and gents. Outlander has been renewed for seasons 3 AND 4. I know it was a seemingly long wait, but boy, I have to admit – getting a commitment for two more seasons makes it well worth the wait. To be honest, I don’t want to say I told you so –…
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Written by: Shannon Burns From caps and curls to buns and braids, hairstyling plays an important role in film. It has the potential for both artistic appeal and narrative development. It is no surprise then that in such a beautiful and character-driven series like Outlander, the hairstyles are an excellent study in this aspect of…
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Fast on the heels of my recent SM lovefest post tossing virtual bouquets to Ron D. Moore et al for their Outlander adaptation, I now stand before (or after) this book-reader’s experience that is Episode 2.08. Here’s what I wrote on Friday, May 27th at 4:30 PM EST…. Whose Reality Bites? Then comes the episode…
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