Downton Abbey Season 4, Episode 3: Negotiating Thin Ice
I once read a scathing review of my book Little House by Boston Bay in which the reviewer lambasted me for utterly mischaracterizing events in a small Massachusetts village during the Revolutionary...
View ArticleDownton Abbey Season 4, Episode 4: Nothing Is Over, and Nothing Is Done With
After the high drama of last week, this episode proceeds at a more subdued pace—right up until the final scene, which comes off like a promo instead of a scene: Previously on Melrose Abbey. But truly,...
View ArticleDownton Abbey Season 4, Episode 5: Only the Foolish Are Foolhardy
“Look, I’m as unhappy about this storyline as you are.” SPOILERS BELOW. So here we are at episode 5—that’s episode 6 by UK reckoning, or if you’re watching via Amazon—more than halfway through the...
View ArticleDownton Abbey Season 4, Episode 6: Heartbreak to Flavor Our Puddings for...
“You do realize even Alfred gets more screen time than you do?” (UK / DVD episode 7. Also, spoilers below.) Telegram! Robert has been summoned to America by Cora’s Horrible American Mother to assist...
View ArticleDownton Abbey Season 4, Episode 7: Ice Cream Should Sort It Out
Darling, I’m so glad you survived your time in the land of Prohibition. (UK / DVD episode 8. Also, spoilers below.) Proving it has its priorities firmly in place, this episode starts with the VIPs:...
View ArticleDownton Abbey Season 4, Episode 8: The London Season
My previous Downton Abbey recaps are here. Cousin Oliver’s big day If I enjoyed screencapping more, I would turn this into a fashion blog and do nothing but rhapsodize about this week’s costumes. What...
View ArticlePainted with woad, and howling
Searches for this phrase (minus the comma) keep popping up in my stats. It’s a Downton Abbey quote, Violet mocking Isobel: “I wonder you don’t just set fire to the Abbey and dance ’round it, painted...
View ArticleThe Downton Countdown
Season 5 trailer for those who watch previews. Personally, I’m allergic to them. Today feels like the weekend and I keep having to remind myself it’s only Wednesday. Guess I’m a wee bit excited about...
View ArticleThoughts Upon Reaching the Raspberry Cordial Scene in Episode Five of...
WARNING: THIS POST IS NOTHING BUT SPOILERS. Okay, I tried. Give it a chance, I told myself. There’s merit in the idea of putting Anne’s brutal backstory onstage and taking an honest look at the grim...
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