Outlander: Tobias Menzies on why Black Jack is so obsessed with Jamie

Entertainment Weekly interviewed Tobias Menzies about the latest episode (S2 Epi5 – Untimely Resurrection) and Black Jack’s obsession with Jamie. *Spoiler – If you haven’t seen the episode, stop here!* S2 Epi5 – Untimely Resurrection: In tonight’s episode of Outlander on Starz, Claire Fraser’s worst nightmare is realized when she lays eyes again on Capt. Jonathan “Black Jack” Randall (Tobias Menzies), the man who savagely raped her husband Jamie back in … Continue reading Outlander: Tobias Menzies on why Black Jack is so obsessed with Jamie

Blacklanderz® Convos! Outlander S2 Epi5

Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S2 Ep5 – Untimely Resurrection Directed by Douglas Mackinnon    Written by Richard Kahan This conversation is between Blacklanderz Vida and Iris. Iris has not read the book. Edited by Vida. We also inserted parts of an interview Variety had with Sam, Tobias and Cait that shed insight into their characters this episode. Vida: This episode had it all! I will have to … Continue reading Blacklanderz® Convos! Outlander S2 Epi5

Outlander S2 Epi5 – Untimely Resurrection (Title Analysis)

Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S2 Epi4 – Untimely Resurrection (Title Analysis) Directed by Douglas Mackinnon and Written by Richard Kahan This should be another epic episode. Just from the title, we all know who, not what, the Untimely Resurrection is!  Who else would come back to life when Claire and Jamie least expect it? Plus, with Claire telling Jamie the last episode that Black Jack Randall is … Continue reading Outlander S2 Epi5 – Untimely Resurrection (Title Analysis)

Outlander Postmortem: Q&A With New French Foe Stanley Weber

This is a pretty good interview Yahoo had with Stanley Weber. How familiar were you with the Outlander series before you applied for the job? I only knew a little bit about the series because a friend of mine directed a few episodes in Season 1, and when they started working on Season 2, I heard they were looking for some French people. When I … Continue reading Outlander Postmortem: Q&A With New French Foe Stanley Weber

Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S2 Epi4

Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S2 Ep4 – La Dame Blanche This conversation is between Blacklanderz Lorinda, Iris and Vida. Iris has not read the book. Edited by Vida. Lorinda: What an episode!!! Where do I begin? As always, Epi4 was extravagant with all the costumes and the set designs were brilliant. NEW CHARACTERS  | OPULENCE | COSTUMES Vida: This was an EPIC episode with so many things happening. … Continue reading Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S2 Epi4

Outlander S2 Epi4 – La Dame Blanche (Title Analysis)

Blacklanderz Convos! – Outlander S2 Epi4 – La Dame Blanche (Title Analysis) All book readers know where we are in the story. Although Claire, Jamie and Murtagh are in Paris to thwart the Bonnie Prince’s desire to form a rebellion, wage a war – he thinks he will win – and be anointed on the throne, there are other things that will blindside them along the way. Starz/TV Synopsis … Continue reading Outlander S2 Epi4 – La Dame Blanche (Title Analysis)

Outlander – Inside S2 Epi3

Outlander S2 Epi3 was another episode of exquisite costumes and set designs. And as usual, Starz, Terry and Jon decided to share some insights and we love it! THE SAFFRON DRESS Claire’s saffron gown goes over a petticoat and stomacher of meticulously hand-painted fabric, created and painted by the costume team. ~ Terry Dresbach, Costume Designer MASTER RAYMOND’S COAT Master Raymond’s waistcoat is embroidered with many different symbols … Continue reading Outlander – Inside S2 Epi3

Blacklanderz® Convos! Outlander S2 Ep3

Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S2 Ep3 – Useful Occupations and Deceptions This conversation is between Blacklanderz Lorinda and her husband Bruce.  Lorinda has read the books; Bruce has not. Edited by Vida. Last week in Epi2, we were introduce to some of the key characters that will play major roles in S3 of Outlander.  This episode also introduces some other key characters and we get to … Continue reading Blacklanderz® Convos! Outlander S2 Ep3

Outlander Set Designs | Jon Gary Steele

To us, another character of the second season of Outlander is the set design. We absolutely are in awe of Jon Gary Steele’s set designs. So, we decided to create a page for him and will continue to add pictures as the season progresses. Make sure you follow him on Twitter.   This season is all about showing the decadence of the eighteenth century. Paris … Continue reading Outlander Set Designs | Jon Gary Steele

Outlander S2 Epi3 – Useful Occupations and Deceptions (Title Analysis)

Blacklanderz Convos! – Outlander S2 Epi3 – Useful Occupations and Deceptions (Title Analysis) This episode will focus on strategic moves Jamie (and company) will make to undermine the Prince and thwart his  plan, which is equitable to playing chess. What better analogy than that of chess where one play has to out maneuver the other to win! What is politics, but chess on a grand scale? … Continue reading Outlander S2 Epi3 – Useful Occupations and Deceptions (Title Analysis)

Claire S2 Moodboards

Terry posteds these treats the other day and we wanted to share. These are the images I gathered for Claire inspiration. Mostly mid to late 40s, but a couple drift in the early 50s. Images for inspiration, not meant to be taken literally. Enjoy. ~ Terry Dresbach Follow her on Twitter – Terry Dresbach & Outlander Costumes, as well as her blog.   Who else … Continue reading Claire S2 Moodboards

10 Outlandish Statements Only Outlander Costume Designer Terry Dresbach Can Make

This is why we love Terry so much. She is not only incredible talented and creative, but also so damn funny, down to earth and real! By now you’ve likely gotten an eyeful of the famed “swan dress” (yep, that’s it, above right),  the racy couture creation  first imagined in Diana Gabaldon’s cult-loved Outlander books and worn by Madame Nesle de la Tourelle (Kimberly Smart) on the acclaimed Starz drama. The sophomore season … Continue reading 10 Outlandish Statements Only Outlander Costume Designer Terry Dresbach Can Make