My Blog: Period TV
Like period TV shows like “Downton Abbey”, “Vikings” or “Outlander”? Then you’ll love the Rosemary Jean-Louis blog! That’s what it’s all about.
Live Chat Here While You Watch the Premiere of Downton Abbey Season 5
Ready for Downton Abbey season 5? I know I am! Don’t watch the premiere alone; watch it with me through the live chat here or on Georgia Public Broadcasting’s Desperate for Downton blog tonight from 9 p.m.-10:40 p.m.
“Downton Abbey”, “Outlander”, “Reign” and “Vikings”: A Period TV Show Guide
Period TV shows used to be dull snoozers that usually aired on PBS. Boy have times changed! Led by hits like “Downton Abbey” and the History Channel’s “Vikings”, period piece shows are experiencing a renaissance. Here is a short guide to four period tv shows worth watching and what histories they are based on.
Dragon Con, Downton Abbey and Me
What do Dragon Con, Downton Abbey and I have in common? A lot. Join me for a panel talk on the show Saturday August 30 at 5:30 at the Marriott in Atlanta. Where magic happens – as in a surprise appearance by Phyllis Logan a.k.a. Mrs. Hughes!
All Hail Earl Lagertha
Episode 7 of the History Channel’s "Vikings" was called Blood Eagle. But it should have been titled “All Hail Earl Lagertha.” (Spoiler alert - major episode plot point coming!) When Ragnar needed an ally to help him go against King Ecbert, a mysterious new leader sent...
Five Reasons Why Vikings Season 2 is Awesome So Far
The History Channel's “Vikings” is midway through season 2 and it’s already awesome so far. Why? How about the epic battles featuring accurate axe throwing? Or Ragnar taking off his shirt? Or maybe that awful crucifixion? (Sorry, I should have preceded that with the...
Bigger Better Projects for Lady Mary’s Ex Loves
It pays to be play Lady Mary’s paramour. All of the actors who have played Lady Mary’s loves have moved on to bigger and better projects. Like actor Theo James. Remember him? He is now headlining the new YA fantasy film “Divergent” as the mysterious, charismatic male...
Vikings Almost Didn’t Star Fimmel
Can you imagine a world where Travis Fimmel doesn’t play Ragnar Lothbrok on the "History Channel’s Vikings"? I can’t either. But creator and writer Michael Hirst almost delivered that world to us. He tells Du Jour magazine that the production had chosen Fimmel as the...
Bromance for Thomas on Downton Abbey Season 5?
Is a bromance in the works for Mr. Thomas Barrow on Downton Abbey season 5? Absolutely, speculates his portrayer Rob James-Collier. In a new video on the cast’s hopes and dreams for season 5, James-Collier says based on Julian Fellowes year on year off formula for...
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