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GUEST POST: Four Unbelievable “Downton Abbey” Plot Twists

April 12, 2012
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GUEST POST: Four Unbelievable “Downton Abbey” Plot Twists

Ambassador Pamuk, part of one of the worst plot twists in Downton Abbey. Screencap: me By Samantha Gray SPOILER ALERT: Before you even begin reading this post, be aware that it will mostly be composed of spoilers from the last few episodes of season 2. Considering this site is frequented by Downton Abbey fanatics, I...

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Sherlock and Watson: Anatomy of a relationship, pt. 8–Asperger’s Syndrome and the Highly Sensitive Person

March 16, 2012
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Sherlock and Watson: Anatomy of a relationship, pt. 8–Asperger’s Syndrome and the Highly Sensitive Person

Sherlock in his classic coat and scarf. Credit: BBC/Hartswood Films, Ltd. I have a theory on Sherlock’s mental makeup, and it’s not the one that most people readily agree with. The prevailing thought by most fans is that he’s an up-and-down case of someone with Asperger’s syndrome, especially since Lestrade mentioned it in the...

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DowntonCast: A recap of the first three episodes of Season 2 and what we hope doesn’t happen to Edith in Season 3

March 5, 2012
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DowntonCast: A recap of the first three episodes of Season 2 and what we hope doesn’t happen to Edith in Season 3

The next episode of The DowntonCast is here! Here are the show notes for this episode: DowntonNews Shirley MacLaine as Cora’s mother Critics reaction to the ending of season 2 Roaring Twenties in season 3 Julian Fellowes’ Titanic miniseries coming to ABC Misery Addiction (Dr. Bev)–related to Mr. Bates Break Donate to the DowntonCast...

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The DowntonCast is now available on iTunes!

February 29, 2012
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The DowntonCast is now available on iTunes!

Ashley and I are thrilled to announce that The DowntonCast is now on iTunes! WHOO! If you like what you hear and you want to subscribe, simply search for it in iTunes under “Podcasts.” You can also go to the direct iTunes link for it here as well as subscribe to iTunes via our...

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PBS’ inaugural online film festival to highlight different cultures, perspectives

February 26, 2012
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PBS’ inaugural online film festival to highlight different cultures, perspectives

Logo for PBS Online Film Festival. Credit: PBS Pressroom PBS has issued a press release about their inaugural Online Film Festival, which will take place between Feb. 27 through March 30. To quote the press release: The Festival, featuring award-winning films with a wide array of styles, perspectives and subject matter, will run from...

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DowntonCast, Episode 1–The recap of season 1, and a discussion on Bates

February 25, 2012
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DowntonCast, Episode 1–The recap of season 1, and a discussion on Bates

IT’S FINALLY HERE! The first episode of the DowntonCast! I’m excited, especially since it turned out well. Check out the show below, and take a look at the show notes: –Intro –How we got into Downton Abbey –Recap: Season 1 –Character Spotlight–Bates (how he changed from season 1 to season 2, what we would...

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“Downton Abbey” S2 recap: Episode 3

February 19, 2012
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“Downton Abbey” S2 recap: Episode 3

Lord Grantham as his house becomes a part of the war. Screencap: Me (from YouTube) Synopsis (iTunes): Downton is turned upside down with the arrival of the wounded officers. Branson intends to make General Strutt’s visit a day no one will forget. William’s return results in an awkward surprise for Daisy. Could there be...

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“Downton Abbey” S2 recap: Episode 2

February 19, 2012
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“Downton Abbey” S2 recap: Episode 2

Thomas trying to provide morale to Lt. Courtenay. Screencap: Me I know I’m behind with these. There’s a reason for that: one, I have been doing real life things again. Second, Downton Abbey‘s actually become a chore to write about. Not because there’s nothing to talk about, but because there’s so much that happens...

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Downton Abbey S1 recap: Episode 7 (Finale)

February 8, 2012
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Downton Abbey S1 recap: Episode 7 (Finale)

Rosamund and Mary in London. Screencap: Me My sister and I have been gorging ourselves on the second season of Downton Abbey, so this recap may be shorter than the rest simply because I’ve been watching tons of these episodes. I have been taking notes, though. Anyways, let’s get into it. Synopsis (iTunes): Cora...

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“Downton Abbey” S1 recap: Episode 6

February 4, 2012
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“Downton Abbey” S1 recap: Episode 6

Bates before revealing his past. Screencap: Me The one thing that threw me off with this episode is that it’s suddenly two years since Bates has been working there, when nothing in the scripts leading up to Episode 6 have indicated any really big shift forward in time. I think this leap was done...

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“Downton Abbey” S1 recap: Episode 5

February 3, 2012
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“Downton Abbey” S1 recap: Episode 5

Molesley’s father’s fabulous roses. Screencap: Me This episode, centered around the Downton flower show, had two big storylines: Mary being a spoiled brat and the tag team of Thomas and O’Brien trying once again to get Bates, the easy target, out of Downton. Mary is used to being thought of as The Chosen One....

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“Downton Abbey” S1 recap: Episode 4

February 3, 2012
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“Downton Abbey” S1 recap: Episode 4

Mary looking dour and pensive. Screencap: Me This episode is another “calm before the storm” episode, having seen most of the first season now. It’s a little weird recapping episodes that I’ve already seen. Anyway, the story’s big plot points include: Mary feeling the pressure and guilt. Mary is a little bit of a...

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