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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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NEWS: Filming at Pollok Park

Written by: Caroline Trevor **SPOILER ALERT** There has been some filming being seen in Pollok Country Park near Glasgow. Only click “Read More” if you are willing to see spoilers for Outlander season 2. LAST CHANCE TO LOOK AWAY! OK – you asked for it 🙂 THE NEW SCENE:  Tobias Menzies and Sam Heughan have been…

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An Open & Honest Letter To STARZ

    Dear STARZ, You need to wake up.  It’s time to evolve. I don’t mean the way you say to your little brother when he puts your panties on his head and runs around the house.  I don’t even mean the way you say it to your husband when he drinks one too many…

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Rent : Why It Shouldn’t Be A Forgotten Episode

Written by: Paige Contreras Everyone has their favorite episode. Most will say “The Wedding” or “The Devils Mark” or “To Ransom A Man’s Soul”. Don’t get me wrong, though, these episodes are all amazing. Each are specatacular for different reasons. Whether it be acting, cinematography, costumes or directing, they are all on point. Some of…

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Birthing In Outlander: The Not So Accurate Debut of Margaret Ellen Murray

Written by: Sara Mordzynski In honor of Labor Day Weekend…let’s talk about labor, of a different kind. In reviewing Episode  113, The Watch, it is interesting to note that two distinct, almost separate arcs develop and essentially do not intersect at all.  On the one hand, there is the dynamics of Jamie’s relationship with other…

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Let’s Talk About Frank: Bit Player or Significant to the Story?

Written By: Anne Gavin Note: This Post Contains Spoilers So what about Frank Randall?  One of my fellow staff writers for this blog wrote a very extensive piece recently about her feelings on the enigmatic Mr. Randall.  However, I have a bit of a different take on the first husband of our intrepid heroine; former…

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For the Birds: Examining Outlander’s Avian Imagery

  Outlander is a literary work replete with metaphorical imagery, none of it accidental. Perhaps no single image is more ubiquitous than that of a wide variety of birds. In this piece, I will examine the species of birds which make major appearances in both the book and the show and what they mean in…

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Discovering Outlander

Written By : Paige Contreras Nothing really prepares you for when you read a book. Especially one you’ve never heard of, seen a review about, or have never even heard of the author before. You may read the back cover or the synopsis on the inside, but it only gives you a general idea. Or,…

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