Outlander and Fifty Shades Prove Hollywood Should Adapt More Romance
Here's a question: Out of all the stuff that gets adapted for movies and television every year, why don't more romance novels get picked up?
Attention! Here Is a Minute-Long Preview of Outlander's April Return!
Some of us are cowering in our snow bunkers, sure, but April will be here soon enough, and with it, new Outlander episodes. In the meantime, Starz has released a sneak peek—specifically, the first full minute of the show's return. Come, watch soothing screensaver-like shots of a Scottish stream and bask in the warm…
Watch the Adorable Cast of Outlander Play 'This or That'
This won't make the days until April pass any faster, but it will add some delight to your day: a video of Outlander cast members Sam Heughan, Caitriona Balfe and Tobias Menzies (a.k.a. Jamie, Claire and Black Jack/Frank) playing a rousing round of "This or That." It is unfairly cute.
Outlander Recap: So Long, Farewell, Auf Wiedersehen, Adieu UNTIL APRIL
This week on Outlander, events reached a crisis point—and then the show promptly abandoned us until next spring. I SHAKE MY FISTS AT YOU, STARZ.
Your Guide to Dressing Like an Outlander Character
If you've been watching Outlander, you've probably found yourself thinking: Goddamn, I could use some knitwear. And a tweed skirt. And a plaid sweater. And maybe some really sturdy leather shoes? And so I have assembled this shopping guide, as a public service.
Steamy, Sexxxy, Raunchy Books: Are You Pro or Con?
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Here's a question: How filthy do you like your leisure reading? Does anything more than a meaningful look inspire squirming discomfort and blushes? Or do you routinely read novels with detailed descriptions of the act of coitus? I'll go first: I like 'em raunchy.
Terrible News: Outlander Will Be On Hiatus Until April. APRIL.
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This Sunday is the mid-season finale of Outlander or, as I like to call it, the Jamie Fraser's Muscles Variety Hour. And if you just heard distant wailing and sobbing, sorry, that was me opening an email from Starz announcing it won't be back until goddamn April.
Outlander Recap: OMG, They Finally Really Did it
This week's episode of Outlander finally delivered, and Sam Heughan's butt is everything Diana Gabaldon promised it would be. The food at that wedding reception, though—you'd think the local laird's nephew could've done better. And not a centerpiece in sight!
Inside The Sadistic Mind Of Outlander's Villain Captain Black Jack
One reason Starz's Outlander works so very well is due to the menace of Captain Jack Randall, a.k.a. Black Jack, played with chilling delivery by actor Tobias Menzies. We had the pleasure of speaking with actor Menzies about the show — spoilers for last week's episode ahead!
Outlander Recap, Episode Six: Black Jack Randall Is a Damn Nightmare
This week on Outlander, not much happened except Claire's little hands-out genealogical expedition made a hard right turn and went careening off a cliff, when she discovered that her husband's ancestor, Black Jack Randall, is a sadistic nightmare human who finds it "very freeing!" to kick women. Cool relatives, Frank.
Outlander Recap, Episode Five: This Is the Worst Road Trip Ever
This week on Outlander, we're roaming the Highlands, collecting rent. Well, Dougal and the MacKenzie men are collecting rent. Claire is mostly pouting. She is so, so sick of these people. Welcome to our heroine's emotional low point!
Outlander Recap: So Much for Claire's Great Escape
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This week on Outlander, Claire took her best shot at a Great Escape, we got some more insight into Dougal's attitude problem and also our romantic leads held hands for several seconds and it was glorious. Also: I cannot stop humming the theme song.
Outlander Recap: Let's Get You Out of That Cravat
This week on Outlander: Witch Watch went to DefCon 1, Claire continues to banter with Jamie without realizing she wants to jump his bones and I really want a whole closet full of tasteful fichus.
Outlander Recap: Misty Water-Colored Memories of Penicillin
Hello, and welcome back to the Thank God I Live in the Twenty-First Century Appreciation Hour. Or, as Starz insists on calling it, Outlander. Here be your recap, lassies. (Sorry, I promise I won't do that again.)
Well, that was fast: Deadline says Starz has already renewed Outlander for a second season, and so Jamie Fraser will continue to light up your life. Not that it's surprising, considering the pilot has picked up five million views (according to Starz). Season two will adapt Dragonfly in Amber and promises at least 13…
Outlander Is the Historical Smut of My Dreams
Circle up, ladies, and let's talk about the Starz adaption of Diana Gabaldon's Outlander. I really, really like this show and I hope it becomes massively, ludicrously, disgustingly popular.
Watch The Entire Pilot Episode Of Ron D. Moore's Outlander Now
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Boom. The entire first episode of Outlander has been posted online, so now anyone can watch it. So ready your eyes for the knobby knees of kilt wearing hunks, knitted hats and so many sexy injuries. Plus get a good listen to Bear McCreary's score. And let us know what you think!
Why Women Are So Hot for Highlanders Right Now
There is a lot to discuss re: the upcoming Outlander adaptation, and there is a very good chance that soon you will not be able to get me to shut up about it. First things first, though: Why do so many women love Scottish highlanders so goddamn much?
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