Club High Castle

Today’s prompt was a labyrinth of discovering scenes I enjoy in a genre that is not my cup of coffee. Thank you, Heather, for this exercise in critical thinking! I tend to forgo romance in fiction for something else (almost anything else, which shows you just how much it isn’t my flavor!).  Seriously Geeky Sunday is brought to you by the creative Heather at geeking-by.net! July 5th – Romance is in the air July 6th is International Kissing Day so today we’re diving into the world romance this week. Who is your favourite couple? John/Helen from The Man in the High Castle What is your favourite romantic scene? As I mentioned at the beginning of this post, romance is not my cup of coffee. When I know a long, drawn out romantic scene is coming, my first instinct is to skip it because I’d rather have 5 minutes of plot than 5 minutes of nothing (it’s just boring to me; there is no other way to put it 😉 ).  However, there are rare times when I appreciate these sorts of scenes, and Ed/Jac...

And now for something different, a #HighCastle tale from another perspective. Disclaimer: I am just a dedicated fan. I am not affiliated with Amazon Studios Club High Castle The Truth is Never What it Seems I watched the amber liquid splash into my patron’s glass as I poured him a shot. The chatter hummed in the background; it was quieter than usual tonight, but I wasn’t about to complain. The cover charge was working. I had one rule in my bar: don’t cause trouble…also no weapons. Just because this was the Neutral Zone, didn’t mean we had to act like animals.  I glanced at my patron and set the bottle of whiskey down.  “Did you hear about what happened at Moe’s?” he asked. I turned and sighed.  “There’s always something going on there,” I muttered. “Someone shot up that place last week over a girl.” “Rumor has it he’s in bed with the Yakuza.”  “He’s not.”  But I was.  They kept the peace and offered protection in exchange for drinks. I wish I d...

Earlier this week I was thinking about all things High Castle (no surprises there!). I know I touched on the finality of the series end last time, so I’ll keep this intro short. With the props and costumes gone, I felt my hopes dashed…and then I started drawing. The Man in the High Castle – An Animated Film DISCLAIMER I am not affiliated with Amazon Prime. As far as I know, an animated film is not in the works. This is purely an idea from a dedicated fan. My ideas for the film’s opening sequences Main Plot – Matthew Müller 1961 – Air Force captain Matthew Müller unknowingly travels . He finds himself on the streets of a very different NYC. In disbelief, he stops dead in his tracts. He gazes up at the giant, crimson banner hanging from an unfamiliar building. He is ambushed and thrown to the ground by the Schutzstaffel “What’s with the uniform?” a calm voice drawls. The man standing over him lights a cigarette and begins pacing, his ...

It’s been roughly two and a half months since The Man in the High Castle’s series finale dropped, and I am adrift in the Die Nebenwalt of mourning. I miss looking forward to the next season. I miss following the cast and crew as they posted their behind the scenes shenanigans–I miss everything. The finale was perfection. How can anything else ever top it? The show ended with such completeness, that I don’t feel the need to make up my own ending as I’ve often done with other shows. It is hard to come to terms with “It is over” when something has been your life for the past five years. With that being said, I’ll never stop creating High Castle art. It has cemented itself a place in my heart. Something near and dear to my heart S4 autographed poster S2 autographed poster My #HighCastle props auction winnings!

With Amazon’s The Man in the High Castle finale dropping two months ago, I thought it would be fun to sit down and figure out who my favorite characters have been across all four seasons. It was not easy narrowing them down to just ten, but I somehow managed to do it. Without further adieu, my top ten #HighCastle characters! Honorable Mentions  Admiral Inokuchi & the Crown Princess – I adored their practical, yet humane, approach to everything.  Juliana – Her curiosity and determination to solve the mystery about the films and her sister’s death in Season 1 captivated me and forever turned me into a fan of the show.  10. Joe Blake  – One of my favorite scenes throughout the series is when Joe discovers his past. His gut wrenching reaction and how he eventually swore loyalty to his father made the character all the more interesting for me, so he has earned his place in my top ten! 9. Bell Mallory  – She makes it onto my top ten because she went fro...

The Beginning of the End It’s been an amazing journey The finale to Amazon’s The Man in the High Castle is just 5 days away. Yes, I am emotional, and yes, there may have been a tear or two while typing this post up. As everyone knows, this show has been a huge part of my life since the beginning. I just want to say that it has been an amazing journey of friendship, art, and blossoming into a better me. I remember the cold, snowy day in February when they announced that Season 4 will be the finale. Part of me was shocked and saddened, but the other part was thankful that TMITHC wouldn’t go the prolonged, dragged out route that so many shows in the past have gone. To be honest, I am glad they aren’t going to grind the show into the ground like that–It’s a bittersweet feeling.  I just want to say thank you to everyone I’ve met on this journey. I’ll cherish the memories TMITHC has given me forever. <3 With Season 4 airing on the 15th, there will be no #FanCastleSunday next wee...

Welcome to another #FanCastleSunday! With Season 4 approaching faster than a train with rockets, I wanted to do something a little different. It’s time to let the cast & crew of The Man in the High Castle know how much we appreciate them! I created a form to allow everyone to leave a note, anonymously or with their Twitter handle. I must confess that I got a bit teary eyed when I went through the responses last night. This truly is an amazing fandom, and I am happy to be a part of it.

Welcome to another #FanCastleSunday! ….She is famous for her amazing gifs, and I’ve enjoyed seeing her posts throughout the years, so please give a warm welcome to the one and only ☆ Elise ! I am right there with her on how this wonderful fandom has allowed her to blossom. Because of the friendliness of  High Castle fans (and cast & crew!), I’ve been able to break out of my incredibly shy self. I will be forever grateful for that. ❤ @_spookyblake   (☆ elise.) Tell the world a little bit about yourself! my name is elise. 25 years. i live in france. i hold a tumblr: @joexjuliana. What drew you to Amazon’s the Man in the High Castle? i watched the pilot in july 2015 and i was immediately seduced by the idea of “what if?” i quickly became attached to the character of Joe and Juliana (and the others of course, but it’s two there first). At what point were you hooked?  this is the first series that gives me this effect. i have never...

Greetings, Grasshoppers! Welcome to another fun filled #FanCastleSunday! Today’s theme is what would you do in their shoes? As a bonus, I wrote a little High Castle what if! In Their Shoes  A short fanfic is the perfect tribute for today’s interview with @TheTrueDJC who loves to write fanfiction!  It’s Interview Time! @TheTrueDJC Diana Jensen Cramer Tell the world a little bit about yourself! MitHC fan (obvs.), and beginning writer; also love photography and cooking! What drew you to Amazon’s the Man in the High Castle? The concept of an alternate history was intriguing (and a little frightening).  Then, too, I’d become a fan of Rufus Sewell – he’s really an amazing actor – and I wanted to see what he would do in this role. At what point were you hooked?  Is there a specific scene or episode where you realized that TMITHC was something special? What really hooked me and realize how special the show was was the early scenes in the JPS, p...

Welcome to #FanCastleSunday!  Today’s spotlight is on @sammietworings . She has one badass hobby you won’t want to miss! If you’d like to be interviewed for a future #FanCastleSunday, drop me a line at mlcartthings@gmail.com or hit me up on Twitter @MishiWan , and I’ll be happy to! And now without further ado….*drum roll* It’s Interview Time! @sammietworings Sammie Two Rings Tell the world a little bit about yourself! My name is Sammie, I’m 31 and I work part time for a charity. I’ve recently got married to my partner of 13 years and I’m studying for my 3rd university degree. I enjoy knitting, I’ve just learnt to crochet and I’m part of a community choir. I also try my best at archery. What drew you to Amazon’s the Man in the High Castle? I’ve always enjoyed ‘what if’ scenarios in history, the most common being what if, god forbid, the Nazis had been successful! I was curious to see exactly how th...

Welcome to the first #FanCastleSunday!  Today’s spotlight is on  @tmithc_fanpage . It has been a pleasure interviewing everyone. If you’d like to be interviewed for a future #FanCastleSunday, drop me a line at mlcartthings@gmail.com , and I’ll be happy to! And now without further ado….*drum roll*  It’s Interview Time! @tmithc_fanpage The Man In The High Castle Humour and Discussion Tell the world a little bit about yourself! Well, I’m like every other ordinary human who gets by everyday and LOVED The Man in the High Castle! Hence why I created the page! One of the best decisions I ever made 🙂 What drew you to Amazon’s the Man in the High Castle? When the show first came out I remember adverts coming up for it quite a lot (especially on my kindle I had at the time!) I didn’t think much of it but was always a little intrigued. Skip forward a couple of years and I began watching the period drama Victoria where I got to watch Rufus Sewell act fo...