tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post8837709130445756438..comments2024-03-26T13:17:29.405-04:00Comments on Outlandish Observations: Episode 306: "A. Malcolm" (SPOILERS!)Karen Henryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07635855088490793965noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-28771554095259393412022-07-17T16:16:53.061-04:002022-07-17T16:16:53.061-04:00I did some research and found the answer to my own...I did some research and found the answer to my own question about the print shop. The exterior was filmed in Bakeshop Close, a narrow street running off the Royal Mile in Edinburgh. The interior was a set previously used as M. Raymond's apothecary shop in Paris. EMMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06260538940269792435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-70593836068852786392022-07-05T13:25:50.065-04:002022-07-05T13:25:50.065-04:00I couldn't help wondering if the excellent rep...I couldn't help wondering if the excellent reproduction of an 18th century print shop was a set construction or if it was filmed in a historic museum such as the one in York, UK, or the Black Creek Pioneer Village in north Toronto Canada which display shops and businesses as they were in the pioneer days. Whichever it was, the attention to period detail in thisshow is incredible. EMMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06260538940269792435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-13315855077967184872022-07-05T09:19:48.899-04:002022-07-05T09:19:48.899-04:00I could not help wonering if the intensely detaile...I could not help wonering if the intensely detailed print shop was a set, or if the scene was filmed in a museum such as the one in York UK and many historic old towns which recreate the homes and business premises of the past using many genuine perid artifacts. EMMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06260538940269792435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-5121067741915007692017-10-28T16:46:41.533-04:002017-10-28T16:46:41.533-04:00I watched again, and the only part that I do not u...I watched again, and the only part that I do not understand is after Jamie takes Claire to the back of the print shop . The emotion shown in the scene right after Claire appears seems so poignant and real. However, Jamie seems very matter of fact in the following scene . He seems to have recovered too abruptly from the shock of seeing his one true love whom he thought never to see again.<br /><br />Bear's musical score was perfect for every scene.Susanlynnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-26211982247662863622017-10-25T20:10:05.868-04:002017-10-25T20:10:05.868-04:00I loved this episode also. I agree Jamie wanted t...I loved this episode also. I agree Jamie wanted to be sure Claire was taken care of since he couldn't do it. Willie was brought up early, but there is a reason and it'll come up later why. Even though Claire is back, Jamie still had obligations he has to tend to.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03993875593316686103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-71344599415829784902017-10-25T03:23:58.760-04:002017-10-25T03:23:58.760-04:00The part where Jamie asked about Frank, I felt Jam...The part where Jamie asked about Frank, I felt Jamie actually wanted to know if Claire had been loved and looked after in the last 20 years away from him. Shows how caring Jamie is, and so romantic!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-68188907201609308312017-10-25T01:50:49.721-04:002017-10-25T01:50:49.721-04:00Thank you for sharing your highly regarded view po...Thank you for sharing your highly regarded view point. I agree, Matthew Robert's gave us a great reunion. <br /><br />They put so much detail in to the Print Shop. It would be great entertainment to be able to see bit by bit all the wonderful items that were in the shop. The symbolism in the sign was sadly missed by the viewers. It would have been nice if it had been displayed more prominently. The person who designed the sign should be given recognition for it truly is a work of art. So much went into that scene and it all goes up in smoke. How very sad.<br /><br />My only disappointment with this episode was Jamie bringing up Willie right after viewing the photos of his daughter. IMHO By combining these two subjects, they lost the thrill of Jamie seeing Bree for the first time. <br /><br />I too enjoyed seeing Claire and Jamie finally have their intimate conversations as they do in the books. I hope, their warm connection (which was lacking in Season 2) will continue this season. <br /><br />As always, I look forward to your keen observations on the next episode.kkilgrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00284479040913616501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-45735470901705855342017-10-24T11:34:09.153-04:002017-10-24T11:34:09.153-04:00I just read the scene in Voyager in which Jamie te...I just read the scene in Voyager in which Jamie tells Claire about Willie in their room after the ball in Jamaica. He tells her that Geneva wanted his body , but he never mentions that she blackmailed him by threatening to harm his family and he did it to protect them. Did Jamie ever reveal that threat that Geneva made in any of the books in the series? I don't think so.That seems strange to me. Was he trying to protect Geneva since she was dead. If I were Claire, I would have appreciated knowing..that Jamie had been coerced into sleeping with so young a girl. Susanlynnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-16201388688357944512017-10-24T07:16:49.855-04:002017-10-24T07:16:49.855-04:00A few of my observations: Mr. Willouby isn’t dress...A few of my observations: Mr. Willouby isn’t dressed in traditional Chinese clothing like in the book. The goiter on Geordie’s neck is huge. I didn’t notice how big it was until the 5th or 6th time I watched the episode. <br /><br />I really enjoyed the entire episode. I too was disappointed that Willie was mentioned so soon. I was looking forward to the scene when Jamie tells Claire about him in their room in Jamaica. I love that part in the book, both tired from the evening events, he tells her about Willie, she tells him he isn’t alone anymore and they recite their vows “blood of my blood....”. I hope they keep that scene. <br /><br />Our DVR was set to record and air the new episode on Sunday evening at 8pm. Sunday morning I looked at all the episodes on Demand thinking about rewatching an episode (any episode). I noticed that S3E6 was listed and could be viewed. I don’t know why. Was it an error? Did I misunderstand the air date? Either way, I watched immediately and told my husband the only explanation was the Outlander Gods bestowed a gift upon me. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-41891944522381940392017-10-24T01:09:53.834-04:002017-10-24T01:09:53.834-04:00Karen, your comments were very nicely done. I too...Karen, your comments were very nicely done. I too had a problem with bringing Willie in so soon as Jamie knows about Bree. I feel it lessened his few minutes of knowine about his daughter and the tender and teary scene. I also did not think they gave Claire the reaction and questions a woman of her courage would have displayed. It is like it was a side note in the evening. "Oh thanks Claire you gave me a daughter - but here I have a son." Claire - "did you love her?" "No" - ok well what's next... Over all I was very pleased with 306.. Let's see where Mr. Malcolm,and his other aliases take our hero and heroine.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17829375914330753329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-54777360743294358502017-10-23T20:43:41.282-04:002017-10-23T20:43:41.282-04:00Two more thoughts are on my mind . First, I though...Two more thoughts are on my mind . First, I thought it was intriguing when Claire said something about assuring herself that Jamie was really with her , and Jamie smiling and saying , "Perhaps , I am a ghost." Was that a call out to the first episode of season one when PHANTOM Jamie was gazing at Claire through her window at the inn?<br /><br /> Also, I wonder why the writers decided that even though Claire and FRank continued to have sex throughout their marriage in the book, the characters stopped having sex after a few years in the tv show. Was the idea to mimic Jamie's mostly celibate 20 years? He had sex only twice in most of their time apart..once with Mary in the cave and once with Geneva at Helwater. ♥Susanlynnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-24906436585651079722017-10-23T20:25:10.693-04:002017-10-23T20:25:10.693-04:00Even though I did not care for the Batman sewing f...Even though I did not care for the Batman sewing frenzy scene in the last episode, I loved Cait in the outfit. The color suited her , and she looked very attractive in the outfit. Also, it is very utilitarian..a cloak, blouse, vest , and skirt..a full coordinating wardrobe of layering pieces, the perfect ensemble for a trip to the past to join your lost love. ♥Susanlynnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-20571925696687974542017-10-23T19:28:32.268-04:002017-10-23T19:28:32.268-04:00Thank you, Karen. Your comments are always insight...Thank you, Karen. Your comments are always insightful. I must say I love this episode, but the first time I watched, I was a bit disappointed with the scenes in the printshop. Claire looked so radiant and joyful, but Jamie did not react with the emotion I expected from someone who has pined for the love of his life for 20 years. If I was reunited with my one true love after 20 years, I know that I would grab him and have trouble letting go. Jamie revealing Willie was a big surprise. However, I loved the episode as soon as Jamie and Claire reached the brothel ..so beautiful. It seemed in the beginning that Sam was trying very hard to be "old." It is funny that Sam is only Six years younger than Jamie, and he certainly does not look old. Well, Sam did not spend years in a cave and prison, but still. To me, it seemed as though Jamie and Claire both looked younger and more beautiful as they reconnected in that room. Outlander does the most wonderful lovemaking scenes. I can't wait for the rest of the story to unfold.♥Susanlynnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-35112949431576153602017-10-23T15:15:34.174-04:002017-10-23T15:15:34.174-04:00I love to read your blog after viewing the show. ...I love to read your blog after viewing the show. I've read all the books, and at first didn't like Jamie revealing his son - but then realized that it's much more like his character to disclose it then, as it always puzzled me why he kept that secret in the book. We know why he didn't disclose the other secret! I was also surprised by the appearance of Ian - but if you think about it - he looks more like the son of the actor playing Ian Sr. As for Mr. Willoughby - he was such a caricature in the book - that given today's politically correct climate, I reasoned that is why they probably made him different. Great episode! Enjoy your blog so much!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07339692524747249346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-59138349536570081112017-10-23T11:58:31.016-04:002017-10-23T11:58:31.016-04:00In general, very good. Lots of dialogue straight f...In general, very good. Lots of dialogue straight from the book, which was awesome. The one line I really wish they had kept is, "Sassenach, will ye take me ~ and risk the man that I am, for the sake of the man ye knew?" I think that's a perfect illustration of exactly what was happening in this reunion. Also wasn't happy with the revelation of Willie so soon. Jamie was fearful of her leaving again, which is why he didn't tell her everything directly. And even though they promised each other honesty on their wedding night, they agreed that there was room for secrets, and that there were things they might not be ready to tell each other. We'll have to see how it all plays out.Caranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-81453269430196636732017-10-23T10:10:15.877-04:002017-10-23T10:10:15.877-04:00Hi Karen this was the episode that all us fans wer...Hi Karen this was the episode that all us fans were waiting for and it was worth the wait, I liked how the episode begins with Jamie going to his print shop and seeing what the printshop looks like in full ,and looks a lot better on Tv. plus seeing him being very commanding and giving his Scottish man instructions about the pamplets , like Geordie , very proper and likable , was fascinated by how the printing press works , and then his reaction on seeing Claire then fainting before the credits rolled , waking him up and Jamie spilling ink on himself was right from the book , had a lump in my throat when Claire and Jamie first embrace , and loved Jamie telling her how scared and lonely he was when he needed her and she would never touch him , love seeing Geordie 's reaction to seeing Jamie without pants , then seeing him watching Claire was wonderful when she entered the upstairs part of the print shop a, wonderful when Claire shows Jamie Bree's photos and was hoping this would be added, love seeing Jamie in Glasses , made him older but not silly , loved his reaction to Brianna 's baby photo and his reaction to her name , then seeing that they aren't the same and are at first awkward with ach other at first , was glad that Jamie told Claire about Willie in the beginning it made his a bit more honest in the beginning , and liked Claire's reaction at seeing his likeness , she seemed to take it all well . liked seeing 18th Century Edinburgh , was great seeing an Older Fergus and was glad to see him with a false hand instead of a hook. liked the conversation between Jamie and Fregus , and liked the introduction of Mr. Willowby , he seems a lot more intelligent and talks better here than in the book , the streets around the Brothel are somewhat like the Brothels in Paris , like the Reaction to Madame Jeanne's hearing Jamie introduce Claire as his wife and is shocked at it . the scenes in which Jamie asks how she had found him and why she had come back were right from the book and were very honest and real . love the way they were looking at each other as they ate dinner and undressed each other , it was real love and emotion in each other's eyes . loved the sex scenes it was better this time around because it was coming from real love and emotions and it made them connect more as a couple , loved the playfully scenes and CLaire asking Jamie asking him about making a living , very erotic and loved seeing Jamie eating Grapes naked . the second love making was erotic and sensual , loved the adding of Highland music in the scene. Claire telling Jamie she would never leave him was right from the book and him being afraid of losing her was beautiful was glad it was added, love the was Claire looks at him while dressing she more happier on this wedding night than the first time and is the bride she was meant to be , like Young Ian and Claire explaining herself to him , very well done , very friendly scene in the Brothel and them giving her advice , Cliffhanger with Claire being attacked in her room and she killing the intruder with a knife , , great episode with plenty of wonderful scenes and it was done with a labor of love for fans and was a well done crafted episode , will be watching it more this week and next weekend. <br />SincerelyMary Tormeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-62737522200258018872017-10-23T09:41:31.230-04:002017-10-23T09:41:31.230-04:00I did love how Cesar Domboy seemed to take the man...I did love how Cesar Domboy seemed to take the mannerisms from Roman's portrayal of Fergus as a young boy. Well done, that! I too was disappointed he told about Willie so soon, but Lord John can still give him a newer picture at the party and bring about the same reaction, although for time's sake in the show, that storyline in not necessary. I'm glad they didn't make Mr. Willoughby the fool he is in the book...the one thing I really hope they keep is him training Ping An, that was fascinating to me! Love your recaps...thanks for not rehashing the episodes and just giving your honest opinions. Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16276598913041251101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-54654283250046959232017-10-23T09:18:51.911-04:002017-10-23T09:18:51.911-04:00Great review Karen. I wholeheartedly agree with ev...Great review Karen. I wholeheartedly agree with every sentiment :) Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18041642242911591250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7379581147262228210.post-44712289436876693042017-10-22T19:56:15.078-04:002017-10-22T19:56:15.078-04:00Lovely job, Karen. I enjoyed your review and your ...Lovely job, Karen. I enjoyed your review and your pov. I needed to see an articulate breakdown by a fan I respect.jayne m.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06920522989830590840noreply@blogger.com