As is probably evident by now, I am a huge Richard Armitage fan. This week, to keep us all amused, Guylty issued a fandom challenge of 31 questions probing our RA fandom engagement. Here are my answers to the first 7 questions: #1 First Encounter with RA: I think it was probably around 2011, because it … Continue reading RA Challenge – Week 1
Richard Armitage
That Touch of Mink (1962)
I seem to have a thing for English men with a strong profile, dark hair, 6'2'' (or 6'3"). I've always loved Cary Grant, so suave and debonair, and yet with a sense of humour. And then there's Richard Armitage ... well, put him in a suit and have him engage in some banter and there … Continue reading That Touch of Mink (1962)
Oedipus and Antigone
Lately, the internet has been rife with speculation about Richard Armitage's next theatre project. Much of the talk has him in a London performance of Yaël Farber's adaptation, Oedipus to Antigone, likely to be staged in 2018. Recent tweets and interviews have added fuel to the fire, and die-hard fans have begun planning trips to … Continue reading Oedipus and Antigone
Berlin Station: A Bingeworthy Adventure
**SPOILERS** I finally bought Season 1 of Berlin Station on iTunes. Over the last week, I could barely wait to get home to see what would happen next! The show is a slow build, working up to fast-paced excitement in the last two episodes. As a vehicle for Richard Armitage's acting skills, it is not as … Continue reading Berlin Station: A Bingeworthy Adventure
Waiting for Guylty Treasures: A Saga in Verse, Links, and Pictures
December 23 (left in the comments at Guylty Pleasure) I'm just so excited to actually win The RA initials made into a pin. So thank you to Guylty (and to Hari too). In closing I'll say, "Merry Christmas to you!" January 26 It's been near a month (yes it's been quite a while) Since Guylty's … Continue reading Waiting for Guylty Treasures: A Saga in Verse, Links, and Pictures
Armitage Shanks – 4 Definitions
My Younger Son refers to my OOA as "Armitage Shanks".... as in, "What are you watching? Oh, Armitage Shanks again?" Apparently, he finds this endlessly funny! So, let's explore the possible definitions of "Armitage Shanks": Armatage Shanks (sic) - The Song: My Family are big Green Day fans, owning all the albums and being represented at … Continue reading Armitage Shanks – 4 Definitions
Rinkside Imagining
The arena cleared out gradually, leaving only the woman still waiting. As she watched the Zamboni go around the rink, she noticed that the driver (who wore a padded black leather jacket) sat tall in the seat, almost as if he were on a horse. The man turned his head to look over at her … Continue reading Rinkside Imagining
Who Does This Remind You Of?
So, the other night my Hubby was watching TV, when he paused the show to listen to something I was saying. But the image he paused on grabbed my attention. Who does this remind you of? Now I know that my Hubby would not be watching MI-5 (Spooks). … Continue reading Who Does This Remind You Of?
Random North and South Stuff
My Younger Son has been binge-watching The Walking Dead on Netflix. I keep thinking that the theme song reminds me of something. Okay, call me crazy (and he did!), but the first 3 melody notes (while in a different key and with fuller instrumentation) sound like the first 3 notes of the BBC North and South theme! … Continue reading Random North and South Stuff
Romeo and Juliet: The Audiobook
*** SPOILERS *** Being a purist at heart, I was reluctant to buy the audiobook of Romeo and Juliet: A Novel. After hearing some clips, though, I just couldn't resist a chance to lose myself in the voice of Richard Armitage for 11 hours! Loved the voice -- was not as fond of the new story. Romeo and … Continue reading Romeo and Juliet: The Audiobook
I'm Feeling This 