tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post165337043489866617..comments2024-03-26T13:17:29.405-04:00Comments on Outlandish Observations: Episode 102: "Castle Leoch" (SPOILERS!)Karen Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07635855088490793965noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-14795711388308249292017-10-30T11:18:25.367-04:002017-10-30T11:18:25.367-04:00I have a theory about Jamie's encounters with ...I have a theory about Jamie's encounters with Laoghaire.<br /><br />Regarding why Jamie took the beating for Laoghaire. I think Jamie, in addition to working out some teenage issues (his last beating), wanted to impress Claire and knew that after the beating he would have occasion to see her again.<br /><br />I think it was pretty obvious Jamie was drunk when he kissed Laoghaire in the alcove. I think he was pretending Laoghaire was Claire, which is why Laoghaire felt the kiss was so meaningful.<br /><br />Were it not for the whole ill-wish/trying to get Claire burned as a witch thing, I would actually feel sorry for Laoghaire.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-77682050285735688692015-06-21T19:23:56.407-04:002015-06-21T19:23:56.407-04:00Hi! I know it's a year later, you may not see ...Hi! I know it's a year later, you may not see this, and I've not even read the books, but I do know about riding and if you dismount facing the horse you are leaving yourself vulnerable to being taken from behind by an enemy. A seasoned fighter would never leave himself/herself vulnerable to capture that way. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-46504070717384124082014-11-14T20:14:44.873-05:002014-11-14T20:14:44.873-05:00I've lost track as to how many times I've ...I've lost track as to how many times I've watched this first half of the season. Looking back, I'm confused about Jamie's kilt in the flashback scene with Jenny. He wasn't an outlaw at that time, was he? Why isn't he wearing Fraser colors? Just curious. :)<br /><br />OusaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-49650842499430348562014-08-24T01:28:47.558-04:002014-08-24T01:28:47.558-04:00I'm completely mesmerized. Have read every boo...I'm completely mesmerized. Have read every book. Could barely wait for the premiere. I think they did a splendid job of cast selection. Happy Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04500100351141122392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-90657026303838031492014-08-21T03:25:40.860-04:002014-08-21T03:25:40.860-04:00Hi Karen, love your recap!
I found some changes th...Hi Karen, love your recap!<br />I found some changes that were made quite significant to the story, such as Claire's mishap with Hamish and the following reactions . . I wondered about the sideglances of Rupert and Angus - first, weren't they too far away to hear and second, should Hamish's real parentage be so widely known as to be common gossip?! Also, shouldn't at least Hamish be a little less tense about it . . he should be the last one to know, no?<br />The other addition I liked was the way the punishment was carried out - first the change of person - Rupert is Dougal's man, everybody as read the books knows it.<br />Also the way that Dougal doesna let off after blood was drawn - Rupert's face was so expressive - I was worried that he'd be in deep s**t afterwards if Dougal were to see him. The way he looks at Jamie before he punches him in the shoulder - so good! Also Jamie's facial expressiveness is so great - none of that garded mask he will adapt. I loved this interaction and the tidbit about Murtagh, too.<br />This scene particularly stuck with me as there are so many relations already made obvious pretty early on - the uncle that sees Jamie as a danger to his ambitions and Murtagh who steps in to set an end to the beating. Enough is enough, looks at Dougal with that look - try that again!<br />My only real regret is the scene at Lallybroch - and I seem not to be alone in that!<br />First I would've really liked them to give Jamie longer hair - it's a flashback to a time before France and his headwound, so he has long hair and it would've been so nice to have been made obvious. I liked the way the beating was changed to a horsewhip . . I always had problems imagining BJR in a 'red fury' being so careful as to hit only with the flat of the saber . . but Jenny's reactions were NOT as hotheided and feisty as described and I was disappointed that they decided only a 20th century woman could give the men their fair share . . hope that this scene will be told differently from Jenny's point of view!<br />So, can't stand the suspense till the next episode . . love to join in the discussion LynnLynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17322109739847427162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-54178348676862149482014-08-21T01:19:26.396-04:002014-08-21T01:19:26.396-04:00Why does Jamie dismount his horse by swinging his ...Why does Jamie dismount his horse by swinging his leg in front? I thought that was strange in episode 1 and he's still doing it.Leeannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17148008932005586200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-48697686649443298922014-08-19T18:11:02.834-04:002014-08-19T18:11:02.834-04:00I loved those gorgeous Renish wineglasses! Does an...I loved those gorgeous Renish wineglasses! Does anyone know if they are being reproduced and if so, where to get them?Meg Frenchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16327139153765161796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-49365880178046521042014-08-19T15:54:18.168-04:002014-08-19T15:54:18.168-04:00I might be crazy, but I think BJR ripped Jenny'...I might be crazy, but I think BJR ripped Jenny's bodice in the book. I don't have my book (I leant it out), but when Jenny is describing the scene to Jamie, she says something about spreading the ripped pieces to taunt BJR. I would be money, I'm almost that sure. :)Pygmymommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03822540651367479251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-45490289407843177182014-08-18T08:03:36.577-04:002014-08-18T08:03:36.577-04:00Great assessment Karen! I think Mrs. Fitz was hon...Great assessment Karen! I think Mrs. Fitz was honestly portrayed in this episode. It was the teaser for the upcoming week that had me a little put off. Mrs. Fitz was an ally and liked Claire. It seems as if they've demonized her character a bit with the witch bit. <br /><br />Otherwise, the show was riveting.Bethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-2742499387662591132014-08-17T18:28:22.427-04:002014-08-17T18:28:22.427-04:00I agree with Victoria. Mrs. Fitz is Claire's a...I agree with Victoria. Mrs. Fitz is Claire's ally and genial in the book. Her presentation threw me a bit in this episode. <br /><br />And I absolutely adore Rupert! Great casting job for him!stephbo93https://www.blogger.com/profile/08415441254446112964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-22314771767856781572014-08-17T17:07:23.571-04:002014-08-17T17:07:23.571-04:00Here's Ron Moore's podcast for episode two...Here's Ron Moore's podcast for episode two, this time with episode audio in the background.<br /><br />http://assets.starz.com/stzcom/outlander/102podcast.m4aRolling Joenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-7956118144695041952014-08-17T15:13:18.378-04:002014-08-17T15:13:18.378-04:00Hi Karen,
Great review! Love the snippets into th...Hi Karen,<br /><br />Great review! Love the snippets into the future as you compare events in this episode with what you have already read/know will happen in the rest of the books.<br /><br />As I mentioned before I'm nearly done with DIA but I do have an observation: Don't you think the scene in this episode with BJR and Jenny is eerily similar to that of Jamie and Claire in DIA? It now almost feels to me that Jamie remembered this for its shock value to do it during that scene in DIA. What do you think?<br /><br />And now that we know Season 2 will be based on DIA it will be interesting to see if they will include this scene and/or how horribly similar or effective it will be compared to Jenny's.<br /><br />-LesharonLesharonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-78417282456035153942014-08-17T14:36:33.250-04:002014-08-17T14:36:33.250-04:00I agree, Karen, that this was a wonderful episode....I agree, Karen, that this was a wonderful episode. I had some trouble understanding soft-spoken Jamie's accent, but since I'll be watching it numerous times, I'll decipher it. I found myself flinching every time he was punched. Wishing my life away by wanting each week to go by quickly so I can enjoy the next episode. Gave another 10 to this episode on IMDB (Internet Data Movie Base). A good place to see the age and sex demographics of viewership,too.leaves on the Raney Treehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12711219595014372212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-61240907749254200992014-08-17T14:34:02.283-04:002014-08-17T14:34:02.283-04:00I THOUGHT THE SCENE WHERE JAMIE SAYS SHE IS JUST A...I THOUGHT THE SCENE WHERE JAMIE SAYS SHE IS JUST A GIRL WITH ALOT OF SPIRIT WAS ACTUALLY IN THE BOOK. AM I WRONG?<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-11809933831505205922014-08-17T13:55:02.562-04:002014-08-17T13:55:02.562-04:00I too, loved it! It's a bit different from th...I too, loved it! It's a bit different from the book, but not bad different and it's riveting! I sit and watch it with a ridiculous smile on my face! And I was oh, so horrified by Jamie's back, much worse than I had ever pictured it in my head. And they're doing such a great job of portraying those s.o.b.'s, MacKenzies! <br />Who is other guy guy supposed to be, though? The one that had to give up his belt in the cottage in Ep1? They keep showing him. Anyone know? I'm having some difficulty catching the names. I never knew Murtagh was pronounced with the "G", I just assumed it was silent.<br />Again Kudos to all involved in this, it's fantastic!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11319235359077845202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-48816187011468521572014-08-17T13:31:52.301-04:002014-08-17T13:31:52.301-04:00I was also impressed with how closely they matched...I was also impressed with how closely they matched the dialogue with the book. Loved Sam and am very happy that he was chosen to play Jamie. I will be watching until the end.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13206387594905873641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-32785769969112646492014-08-17T13:26:12.347-04:002014-08-17T13:26:12.347-04:00Spot on! I loved this one better than the first on...Spot on! I loved this one better than the first one, I think (will now have to watch them one after the other.) Loved the apothecary and the betrayal at the end. I am just so happy that the show is all that we wanted it to be. I look forward to new "surprises" every week. Excellent recap!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14895595858630341011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-33060826996058684542014-08-17T13:15:42.741-04:002014-08-17T13:15:42.741-04:00Great wrap up, as always Karen. I expected some mi...Great wrap up, as always Karen. I expected some minor changes putting the book to film, but I must admit to some disappointments. Exposing Janet's breasts was not necessary - just what cable does and I find it inexcusable. (Watch - there will always been more female nudity than male.) Gelli's hair is RED! I suppose Bree's hair will be brunette. Mrs. Fitz was not as jolly and warm as she should have been. <br /><br />From watching the preview for the next show I'm already upset with the scene with Claire telling Mrs. Fitz about her time traveling - that didn't happen in the book. So we are going to see Mrs. Fitz calling Claire a witch. That is too big a turn away from the book and disappointing. <br /><br />At least Claire's hair is getting curlier.Victoria thornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-4290167456461604502014-08-17T13:10:47.126-04:002014-08-17T13:10:47.126-04:00The scene between Claire and Rupert is great. I o...The scene between Claire and Rupert is great. I only wish Rupert had been introduced by name. We know who he is, but how will the audience know? (Unless I missed where Claire was told his name?)<br /><br />When they first reach leoch, Alec berates Rupert about the horse and says his name at the time.<br /><br />Loved it too! Watched it twice, can't wait till next week. The preview shows that next week will be different than the book with mrs. Fitz slapping Claire. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com