Months before Outlander was announced attending NYCC, my friend talked me into buying badges. We hoped that our favorite show would be there and our dreams came true. I have previously visited NY a few times, so the idea of the big city was not daunting; but, the idea of attending a Comic Con was. I had never been to a Comic Con before, like … Continue reading Blacklanderz® Speak – Jessica L.! From NYCC 2019
What an experience the NYCC Outlander Panel was for me. First, let me say that this was my FIRST Comic Con e-v-a-h! I had always said I wanted to attend, but I allowed other things to get in the way. Since Outlander premiered, I always said I wanted to attend a panel, but again, I allowed other things to get in the way. Well, this … Continue reading Blacklanderz® Speak – Vida! From NYCC 2019
I live in NYC, so this was my 12th New York Comic Con. Before Outlander existed, I attended NYCC for Doctor Who events or for seeing cosplay friends. I have gone to several official Outlander events in the city for S 1, 1b, and 2 where Starz would rent out a theater or hold a panel in conjunction with an established forum for pop culture … Continue reading Blacklanderz® Speak – Amanda! From NYCC 2019
Brief Background: I started this group four and a half years ago for two reasons. One, I wanted to learn how to create a website/blog and I loved Outlander. I figured if I was going to spend time building it and keeping it updated, I had to do it around something I loved to talk about. Two, I also wanted to create a platform from … Continue reading Blacklanderz® Speak! From NYCC 2019
Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S4 Epi13 – Man of Worth Written by Toni Graphia | Directed by Stephen Woolfenden This conversation is between Blacklanderz Tqwana, Amanda and Tami and Vida. Arranged and edited by Vida. RECONCILIATION | CHOICES | FAMILY | UNCERTAIN FUTURE | HONOR Tqwana (Tq): This was an episode that had some really emotional highs and a few things that fell flat. Overall, it … Continue reading Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S4 Epi13
Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S4 Epi12 – Providence Written by Karen Campbell | Directed by Mairzee Almas This conversation is between Blacklanderz Cathy, Tqwana and Vida. Arranged and edited by Vida. V: I liked that they had the Mohawks displaying some of their traditions in the title cards. It also showed how exquisite and detailed the set design of the village is. Jon Gary Steele and … Continue reading Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S4 Epi12
Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S4 Epi11 – If Not for Hope Written by Shaina Fewell & Bronwyn Garrity | Directed by Mairzee Almas This conversation is between Blacklanderz Tqwana, Olivia and Vida. Arranged and edited by Vida. CONFIDENCE | HOPE | THE FUTURE Tqwana: We’re seeing the major players, Claire, Bree, Jamie and even Fergus dealing with crises of confidence in themselves and their situations. Jamie … Continue reading Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S4 Epi11
Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S4 Epi10 – The Deep Heart’s Core Written by Luke Schelhaas | Directed by David Moore C: I love a good fire and thought the title card was their home fireplace and immediately felt a sense of warmth. Then, it moved on to show it was actually a distillery fire – still warmth but a different kind (better kind). [V: It is … Continue reading Blacklanderz® Convos! Outlander S4 Epi10
Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S4 Epi9 – The Birds and The Bees Written by Toni Graphia & Matthew B. Roberts | Directed by David Moore L: The title card has a message in it to be sure. The birds and the bees. How isn’t life typically about the birds and the bees? How are babies made? Our young children ask us. We teach our children how … Continue reading Blacklanderz® Convos! Outlander S4 Epi9
Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S4 Epi8 – Wilmington Written by Luke Schelhaas | Directed by Jennifer Getzinger This conversation is between Blacklanderz Tami, Gwen and Tyrese. Arranged and edited by Vida. [For those who don’t know, I also interrupt at times – just because.] Tyrese: I found the title card to be striking visually, evoking the Shakespearean phrase that Governor Tryon quotes later in the episode, … Continue reading Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S4 Epi8
Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S4 Epi7 – Down the Rabbit Hole Written by Shannon Goss | Directed by Jennifer Getzinger This conversation is between Blacklanderz Amanda, Lorinda and Ayana (Ay). Arranged and edited by Vida. [For those who don’t know, I also interrupt at times – just because.] A: Someone’s making peanut butter sandwiches in the 1970’s. I’m reminded of the details Mad Men put into … Continue reading Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S4 Epi7
Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S4 Epi6 – Blood of My Blood Written by Shaina Fewell | Directed by Denise Di Novi This conversation is between Blacklanderz Margot (hasn’t read the book), Helina and Ayana. Arranged and edited by Vida. [For those who don’t know, I also interrupt at times – just because.] A: Beware of snakes, with and without legs. This is the first time I … Continue reading Blacklanderz® Convos! Outlander S4 Epi6
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
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
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
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