Posted by Kim and Maggie Maggie: First things first, we've seen Derek's twitter cover photo and he might be the Liam of the house, you guys. Kim: I found myself being completely charmed by Derek's social media WHICH CONFUSED ME. THIS IS ALL … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2016
“Dear Miss Ives.” – Penny Dreadful Recap – Perpetual Night & The Blessed Dark
Penny Dreadful Season 3, Episodes 8 & 9 “Perpetual Night" & "The Blessed Dark" Posted by Sage I would like to go on record here today as being very anti the sneak attack series finale. I can see how it's tempting to avoid the fan … [Read more...]
“I lay my vengeance at your feet.” – Outlander Recap – Vengeance is Mine
Outlander Season 2, Episode 11 "Vengeance is Mine" Posted by Kim "This show is SAVAGE." - a text from Sage upon finishing "Vengeance is Mine". INDEED IT IS. Given that this episode was written by Diana Gabaldon (her first time writing for … [Read more...]
Fan Video Friday – Avengers Edition
Posted by Sage & Kim I hope you danced in a field in a flower crown to celebrate the summer solstice this week. And since the summer is officially upon us, Fan Vid Friday is BACK IN SESSION. *confetti drop* Civil War put us back in a very … [Read more...]
Rose Petals: A Newbie and a Veteran Watch The Bachelorette: Week 4
Posted by Kim, Maggie, and Kelsey Previously on The Bachelorette, the house united in their hatred of Chian and then rejoiced when the Smol Marine triumphed over him in the 2-on-1 date. Chian stomped through the woods and then showed up at the … [Read more...]
“So it’s a love story, is it?” – Penny Dreadful Recap – Ebb Tide
Penny Dreadful Season 3, Episode 7 “Ebb Tide” Posted by Sage We're at a critical juncture here, people. Penny Dreadful ends its season (ALREADY? I know, y'all.) on Sunday with extra-long finale. And I'm a little stuck here in this penultimate … [Read more...]
“On your way, soldier.” – Outlander Recap – Prestonpans
Outlander Season 2, Episode 10 "Prestonpans" Posted by Kim "I feared in my heart that history would not be rewritten. That no matter how many battles we might win, victory would remain forever out of reach. How many men had I seen killed in … [Read more...]
Rose Petals: A Newbie and a Veteran Watch The Bachelorette: Week 3, Part 2
Posted by Kim and Kelsey Welcome, Rose Lovers! As our resident Bachelorette newbie Maggie is on vacation (WE MISS YOU MARSHMALLOW!) this week, our friend and psuedo-Newbie Kelsey will be filling in for the thrilling conclusion of Monday's episode! … [Read more...]
“I won’t lie in that ditch again.” – Outlander Recap – Je Suis Prest
Outlander Season 2, Episode 9 "Je Suis Prest" Posted by Kim "There's always another fucking war..." When Claire spat that sentiment out in "Through a Glass, Darkly," my initial reaction was that it was a response to her furor over the … [Read more...]
“I never blink.” – Penny Dreadful Recap – No Beast So Fierce
Penny Dreadful Season 3, Episode 6 “No Beast So Fierce” Posted by Sage Oh thank god, the old West is finally canceled. Ethan's long, repetitive, and did I mention long road to either death or redemption ended in "No Beast So Fierce." Sir … [Read more...]
Rose Petals: A Newbie and a Veteran Watch The Bachelorette, Week 3 Part 1
Posted by Kim and Maggie Maggie: White girl wasted off of two glasses of wine, reporting from Tropical Storm Colin in Florida, let's do this thing. Kim: First of all, HOW MUCH DO I LOVE YOU that you are doing this from your vacation. (A LOT) … [Read more...]
“Fight for our family. And for Scotland.” – Outlander Recap – The Fox’s Lair
Outlander Season 2, Episode 8 "The Fox's Lair" Posted by Kim THE BAGPIPES ARE BACK. THIS IS NOT A DRILL. Look, Paris was great. It was opulent and the clothes were to DIE FOR. But GOD I missed Scotland. I missed the vivid green landscape. I … [Read more...]
“I’m done trying to be good.” – Penny Dreadful Recap – The World Is Our Hell
Penny Dreadful Season 3, Episode 5 “The World Is Our Hell” Posted by Sage Ahem. A synopsis of this episode by me, your HOF Penny Dreadful recapper: Kaetenay, Sir Malcolm, Jared Talbot, Inspector Rusk, all the Marshalls: "Ethan, no." Hecate … [Read more...]
Girl, Serenaded – A Feminist Close-Read of One Direction’s Lyrics
Posted by Mary I was a tweenaged fan of *NSync and the Backstreet Boys and I know how big a role a boy band (or any media marketed to girls and young women) can have on a girl’s development, both positive and negative. Of course I can enjoy all … [Read more...]
Rose Petals: A Newbie and a Veteran Watch The Bachelorette, Week 2
Posted by Kim and Maggie It's week two of JoJo's journey to find love. Let's get to know some of these "gentlemen", shall we? Maggie: I like how the "Coming up tonight on The Bachelorette" scenes are all about Chad who will hopefully eventually … [Read more...]