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The Ever-F*ckable Claire Fraser (and other assorted women’s issues)

      Okay so the title did get your attention. “Good!” I am writing this to wake you up.  You, the women readers and TV watchers, and the men who have a conscience and a heart.  I’m asking if we’ve gone backwards in time?  Our role, our rights as women, I mean. So let…

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It’s All In The Details

Written By : Paige Contreras Details, details, details. They say a lot about a show and the dedication of the cast and crew. Especially going from page to screen, keeping those details in the story are crucial. Even the little things that might not seem important, can either make or break the adaptation. Considering Outlander,…

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News Update

Written by Caroline Trevor **SPOILER ALERT** A BIG news update about certain characters appearing in season 2, festivals, tourism in Scotland and Outlander season 1 vol.2 DVD/blu ray release Lord John Grey in Season 2 For fans of the books Lord John Grey is arriving in Season 2 (though no official announcement has been confirmed…

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Wonder, Disappearances, and Time Travel: Seeing Myself in Outlander

Written By: John Bucher In the opening moments of Outlander’s pilot episode, Claire states, “People disappear all the time. Mostly there’s an explanation. Mostly.” This mysterious statement welcomes us to a world that will defy explanations and reinforce the hidden truths of folktales. Throughout history, there have been mysterious appearances, disappearances, and passages through time…

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Meet the Frasers: Delving Into Jamie’s “Real” Ancestry

Written by:  Sara Mordzynski “I come to you as kinsman and as ally.  But I give you no vow.  For my oath is pledged to the name I bear.”             Here are Jamie’s words as he explains to his uncle and Chief of Clan MacKenzie, his refusal to swear an…

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Playing Jamie. Staying Sam.

All the pretty girls like Sam.   Ohh he really doesn’t share   Although it’s more than he can handle.   Life is anything but fair, life is anything but fair.   -Kaleo “All the Pretty Girls”- It’s easy to mix up Sam Heughan with Jamie Fraser. I see it all the time. Fans take…

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NEWS: Sam Heughan Wins Best Actor Award

Written by: Caroline Trevor ? Sam Heughan wins Best Actor in Gold Derby Awards After Outlander’s success in the EWWY entertainment awards, we know have another award to the Outlander family with Sam Heughan winning the award for Best Actor in the Gold Derby awards. Congratulations to Sam, we really appreciate all the hard work you…

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Curing that Emmy Expectation Hangover, continued…

Roll out the red carpets, the Emmys are this Sunday. Ho hum. Two months have passed since the nominations were announced and the pain of hearing Outlander *crickets* still feels fresh. For those who missed my first offering on how to cure that Emmy expectation hangover, read here. Let’s be honest – I talk a…

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NEWS: Ronald D. Moore’s Impromptu Q & A

Written by: Caroline Trevor *SPOILER ALERT*  ? Ronald D. Moore took time out of his busy schedule to answer some questions on twitter regarding casting, writing, season 2, his favorite drink at a baseball game and character appearances. He talked about some character casting that are still on-going including Brianna and Roger. They are only needed…

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NEWS: Behind The Scenes Photos In Prague

Written by: Caroline Trevor Outlander has been filming in Prague recently.  Hit the jump to see what Cat, Sam and others look like in their fancy new costumes! Caitrona has some great dresses. Claire’s hair looks different than normal. Image: @eliolahHere is Mary Hawkins who befriends Claire in Paris Sam looks great in his kilt. Is that Jamie’s…

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