The deeper we get into this third season of Outlander, the more and more impressed I am by Sam Heughan's work as our adrift hero Jamie Fraser. Of course, it helps that much of the narrative spotlight shines on him, but Heughan's performance has been particularly strong, continuing into this heart-wrencher, "Of Lost Things." If you've never read Diana Gabaldon's books upon which the TV series is based, these events likely came as a bit of a shock—they sure did to me when I was spoiled many months ago. Read More...
Sassenachs, welcome back to your weekly Outlander recap and the official end of the Droughtlander. Full disclosure: The book on which this season is based, The Fiery Cross, is my least favorite in the series, but let's see if the writers and talented cast can make me a convert. We start off with a flashback—it's a young, once-again brown-haired Murtagh (what say ye, silver fox or tall, dark and handsome? I prefer the latter personally). Read More...
Sharp-tongued British singer Lily Allen has been on pretty good behavior of late, at least in terms of criticizing her fellow performers. When I spoke to her earlier this year, she even declined to make negative comments about Katy Perry, despite Perry having once described her as a “fatter version of Amy Winehouse.” In fact, Allen told me she thought Perry was “just lovely,” though she seemed to be doing so through slightly gritted teeth. Read More...
