Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S4 Epi5 – Savages Written by Denise Di Novi | Directed by Bronwyn Garrity T: Very clever title card! It’s how I imagine a shop in that time would wrap a present. A: I think this title card is fantastic. The symbolism of this doll, as well as the fabric, takes a turn to say the least. Ty: It is deceptively innocent. … Continue reading Blacklanderz® Convos! Outlander S4 Epi5
“You can judge a nation, and how successful it will be, based on how it treats its women and its girls.” That’s a real-life 2014 quote from President Barack Obama, but it applies perfectly to the fictional realm of Wakanda. The advanced African nation from the Marvel Cinematic Universe is ruled by a warrior king who defends his homeland with the help of vibranium-enhanced armor … Continue reading Women of Black Panther inspired generations with their fierce performances
Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S4 Epi4 – Common Ground Written by Joy Blake | Directed by Ben Bolt This conversation is between Blacklanderz Helina, Ayana and Vida. Arranged and edited by Vida. V: It was interesting that they had the title card with the episode title first, before the writer and director. A: This is my favorite title card this season. It harkens me back to episode … Continue reading Blacklanderz® Convos! Outlander S4 Epi4
This is a really good review of the episode. Watching Brianna make all of “the moves” on Roger during The False Bride is entertaining. What Brianna couldn’t know is that each act bolsters Roger’s resolve and confidence in his eventual proposal to her. By the time he asks his monumental question, he is virtually assured of the answer. The answer that he receives is so … Continue reading TV Review: OUTLANDER: S4 Epi3: The False Bride
I cannot wait to see this!! Disclaimer: We hold no rights to any of the pictures. No copyright infringement intended. Continue reading The Lion King Official Teaser Trailer
For me, the mark of true equality will be when we get to be mediocre. I feel like we [Black actors] are all exceptional because you have to be. It will just be nice when you get to be average. ~ Tessa Thompson Tessa Thompson is a superhero, full stop. In the past year alone, she’s starred in Sorry to Bother You, Annihilation, and Creed … Continue reading Tessa Thompson Is the Heavyweight Champ of Creed II
Richard has a beautiful voice. The day we filmed the scene where he performs is one of my favorite parts of that episode. It would be great if his version of that song was released as a single—it’s a wonderful performance. ~ Maril Davis (Executive Producer) For the Scottish Festival, I was asked if I could learn the fiddle, to which I responded, ‘don’t be … Continue reading Outlander S4 Epi 3 | FILMING: RICHARD’S MUSICIANSHIP
I am so glad they highlighted some of the people behind the scene, the detailed set designs and all of the extras. ~ Vida The Scottish festival, at which Roger has been invited to give a performance playing his guitar, takes place in the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina so, unknowingly, Brianna is traveling across the same countryside as her parents in the … Continue reading Outlander S4 Epi 3 | LOCATION: THE SCOTTISH FESTIVAL
Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S4 Epi3 – The False Bride Written by Jennifer Yale | Directed by Ben Bolt This conversation is between Blacklanderz Evelyn, Erica and Iris (Iris has not read the books). Arranged and edited by Vida. [For those who don’t know, I also interrupt at times – just because.] HOPE | PROMISE | HOME | ADVENTURE Evelyn: This episode is about the journey each character … Continue reading Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S4 Epi3
About damn time. Congrats! Cicely Tyson called her friend Arthur Mitchell soon after learning she’d be honored with an Oscar to celebrate her legendary acting career. A trailblazer like her, the former ballet dancer accompanied her to the Oscars in 1973, when she was nominated for lead actress in “Sounder.” Tyson starred as the matriarch in a sharecropping family struggling to survive during the Great … Continue reading Governors Awards: Cicely Tyson Looks Back on a Groundbreaking Career
Our biggest key set of the season, built both on location and on our A stage in the studio, where we build our biggest sets annually. For Season 1 this was Castle Leoch, the Paris apartment in Season 2, the Boston apartment in Season 3, and now, River Run. It was such a vivid description in the books, situated on the water so most visitor … Continue reading Outlander Set Design: Building River Run
I based the colors for Phaedre and all the slaves at River Run on the tobacco and indigo which the script mentions as being two of the commodities which Jocasta’s plantation grows. ~ Nina Ayers, Co-Costume Designer There are symbols embroidered into some of their clothing which create a link to the various African countries from whence they came. ~ Nina Ayers, Co-Costume Designer … Continue reading Outlander Wardrobe: Phaedre’s Costume
Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S4 Epi2 – Do No Harm Written by Karen Campbell | Directed by Julian Holmes M: This title card . . . wait, they had to wind the clock like that every day? Wow I would never have been able to keep track of anything. E: There is no doubt of where we are in time. C: It carries so much symbolism about … Continue reading Blacklanderz® Convos! Outlander S4 Epi2
These are fabulous! Co-Costume Designer Terry Dresbach on creating the new costumes for colonial life: It was very exciting to design American colonial life. I grew up with various versions and visuals of this time as an American child from my fourth-grade history books, but those versions were very pretty and sanitary. I wanted to design what it really would have looked like; the beginning … Continue reading Outlander S4 | Costumes in America
Oh, this sounds like it might be a good one! The father-son story will be the feature directorial debut for ‘Insecure’ showrunner Prentice Penny. Niecy Nash and Courtney B. Vance will star in Netflix’s Uncorked, the feature directorial debut for Insecure showrunner Prentice Penny. Fueled by his love of wine, a young man, played by Mamoudou Athie, strives to become a master sommelier while dealing … Continue reading Niecy Nash, Courtney B. Vance to Star in ‘Uncorked’ for Netflix
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