Blacklanderz® Convos! Outlander S4 Epi1

Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S4 Epi1 – America the Beautiful Written by Matthew B. Roberts & Toni Graphia | Directed by Julian Holmes G: Ah the eagle grabbing the fish. A symbol of the work and pain required in their new home. This conversation is between Blacklanderz Amanda-Rae, Gwen and Evelyn. Arranged and edited by Vida. [For those who don’t know, I also interrupt at times – just … Continue reading Blacklanderz® Convos! Outlander S4 Epi1

Blacklanderz® Convos! Outlander S3 Epi12

Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S3 Epi12 – The Bakra  Directed by Charlotte Brändström   Written by Luke Schelhaas This conversation is between Blacklanderz Amanda, Kandra and Tqwana. Arranged and edited by Vida [Yes, I interrupt in this one too.]. PASSIONATE | SUPERNATURAL | HAUNTING | REPETITION Kandra:  This episode used Ian’s kidnapping as the catalyst for two characters from the past to resurface and cause unrest between … Continue reading Blacklanderz® Convos! Outlander S3 Epi12

Blacklanderz® Convos! Outlander S3 Epi9

Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S3 Epi9 – The Doldrums  Directed by David Moore      Written by Shannon Goss  This conversation is between Blacklanderz Marva, Erica and Amanda-Rae. Arranged and edited by Vida (I also interrupt, at times, I just can’t help it!). It’s the biggest change we’ve ever done on the main title.  Starting with episode 9 to the end, the score of the show changes … Continue reading Blacklanderz® Convos! Outlander S3 Epi9

Blacklanderz Amanda-Rae Prescott in WHY I GEEK: An Anthology of Fandom Origin Stories

Our verra own Blackanderz, Amanda-Rae Prescott (@amandarprescott), contributed an essay on why she is a proud period drama fan to this new anthology! Amanda is obsessed with PBS, period dramas and she loves cosplay. She makes her own costumes, attends conventions and meetups with other fans. She’s even reviewed The Hot Topic & Torrid Outlander collection. Her essay, Ringing the Period Drama Klaxon, is a … Continue reading Blacklanderz Amanda-Rae Prescott in WHY I GEEK: An Anthology of Fandom Origin Stories

Outlander | Blacklanderz® Interview with Wil Johnson: Insight into Dr. Joe (EXCLUSIVE)

Wil Johnson made his American debut when his character, Joe Abernathy, stepped onto the screen in Outlander S3 Epi 3, All Debts Paid. Being the first Black (‘Negro’) male in Harvard Medical School’s anatomy class and Claire Randall, being the first female, the two quickly became confidants and forged a lasting friendship. There are interviews of Wil discussing specific scenes from Outlander and even one that found … Continue reading Outlander | Blacklanderz® Interview with Wil Johnson: Insight into Dr. Joe (EXCLUSIVE)

Blacklanderz® Convos! Outlander S3 Epi1

Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S3 Epi1 – The Battle Joined Written by Ron D. Moore     Directed by Brendan Maher This conversation is between Blacklanderz Vida, Amanda and Jean. Edited by Vida. BRUTAL | HEARTBREAKING | HOPEFUL | RED HAIR! Vida: Doughtlander is FINALLY O-V-A-H! I am glad they started with the battle and sped up the timeline. It was definitely a Battle Royale for all – … Continue reading Blacklanderz® Convos! Outlander S3 Epi1

A Claire Cosplayer Reviews The Hot Topic & Torrid Outlander Collection

Blacklanderz’s own Amanda-Rae Prescott doing what she does best . . . Outlander’s Claire Cosplay. Enjoy the post! Wearing my gold French Claire dress outside of comic cons and Outlander fan meetups isn’t socially acceptable. Logo t-shirts are great for running errands but are too casual for my workplace. I wanted Outlander themed pieces that I can get away with wearing to work. The picture … Continue reading A Claire Cosplayer Reviews The Hot Topic & Torrid Outlander Collection

Blacklanderz® Convos! Outlander S2 Epi11

Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S2 Epi11 – Vengeance Is Mine  Directed by Mike Barker        Written by Diana Gabaldon This conversation is between Blacklanderz Amanda-Rae and Evelyn. Both have read the book. Edited by Vida. TRAPPED | SELFLESS | DUPLICITY | CONCEALMENT | SATISFACTION Amanda-Rae: Diana Gabaldon pulled off a very difficult task very well. She reconciled her ideas on the plot direction with the changes … Continue reading Blacklanderz® Convos! Outlander S2 Epi11

Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S2 Epi10

Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S2 Epi10 – Prestonpans  Directed by Philip John      Written by Ira Steven Behr This conversation is between Blacklanderz Amanda-Rae and Lorinda. Both have read the book. Edited by Vida. SANGUINE | ANXIOUS | BITTERSWEET | DESPAIR | INESCAPABLE Amanda-Rae: Ira Steven Behr redeemed himself in my eyes. There were parts of Episode 2 that to me felt like the writing really went off … Continue reading Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S2 Epi10

Blacklanderz® Convos! Outlander S2 Epi9

Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S2 Epi9 – Je Suis Prest  Directed by Philip John      Written by Matthew B. Roberts This conversation is between Blacklanderz Amanda-Rae, Vida and Jean. All have read the book. Edited by Vida. CUNNING | BOSSY | STRONG | COURAGEOUS | FEARFUL Amanda-Rae:  The fancy wagon wheels in the title card, I believe belong to the British Army. They’re moving in on the … Continue reading Blacklanderz® Convos! Outlander S2 Epi9

A Millennial’s View – New Roots Miniseries: Part 2

A Millennial’s View – The New Roots Miniseries: Part 2 by Amanda-Rae Prescott Epis 3 & 4 of Roots follows Kunta Kinte’s family tree, shifting the focus to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Both episodes continue the precedent set in the first half of the series (Pt. 1 review) for excellent acting, powerful visual storytelling, and keeping the most important parts of Alex Haley’s work intact. Epi3 … Continue reading A Millennial’s View – New Roots Miniseries: Part 2

A Millennial’s View – New Roots Miniseries: Part 1

A Millennial’s View – The New Roots Miniseries: Part 1 By Amanda-Rae Prescott ‘Roots’ will allow new audiences to experience this epic family saga with a new vision that is both inspiring and tremendously entertaining. We are proud that HISTORY will be able to bring new life to this powerful story that remains as important today as it did when the original ‘Roots’ first premiered. ~ … Continue reading A Millennial’s View – New Roots Miniseries: Part 1

5 Reasons Outlander Fans Shouldn’t Be Worried About Moving To Sundays

As someone who has covered television shows for a few years, I am not as worried as others by a move from Saturday to Sunday as announced today by The LA Times. These are based on my own observations of the industry and I welcome any evidence or arguments to the contrary: 1) Outlander has very loyal fans that have already adapted to change. Season … Continue reading 5 Reasons Outlander Fans Shouldn’t Be Worried About Moving To Sundays

Blacklanderz® Convos! Outlander S2 Epi7

Blacklanderz Convos! Outlander S2 Epi7 – Faith Directed by Metin Hüseyin        Written by Toni Graphia I knew where the story was headed, and I knew that Toni was writing it, and Toni has such a beautiful, poetic way with her writing. I knew that it was going to be in very safe hands. So when I first got the script, I mean, I cried. … Continue reading Blacklanderz® Convos! Outlander S2 Epi7