by Rosemary Jean-Louis | Jan 4, 2015 | Blog, Downton Abbey
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.
by Rosemary Jean-Louis | Dec 22, 2014 | Blog, Downton Abbey, Outlander, Vikings
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.
by Rosemary Jean-Louis | Aug 29, 2014 | Blog, Downton Abbey
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!
by Rosemary Jean-Louis | Apr 17, 2014 | Blog, Vikings
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...
by Rosemary Jean-Louis | Apr 3, 2014 | Blog, Vikings
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...
by Rosemary Jean-Louis | Mar 21, 2014 | Blog, Downton Abbey
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...
