Category Archives: Variations on a Theme

Best Wardrobes (Worn By Patrick Malahide)

Posted on January 16, 2020 by RFodchuk

It’s a whole new decade and it’s a really cold January outside (at least, where I am), so Admin and I thought it might be fun to consider some of the very best clothing ensembles worn by Mr. Malahide.  Because … Continue reading →

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Malahide Characters’ Ideal Christmas Part II

Posted on December 23, 2019 by admin

For Christmas 2019 RFodchuk and I decided to once again imagine what sort of Christmases our favourite Patrick Malahide characters would celebrate. Do they go the traditional route, or are they a little more unconventional in their tidings? Let’s find … Continue reading →

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Our Favourite Deaths (Played by Patrick Malahide) – Part One

Posted on May 30, 2019 by RFodchuk

So as usual when Fearless Admin and I get to thinking, we come up with some interesting ideas.  And this idea had its basis in the fact that some – more than a few, actually – of Mr. Malahide’s characters … Continue reading →

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Probable Vampires and Vampire Slayers (Played by Patrick Malahide)

Posted on October 20, 2018 by RFodchuk

We’re rather fond of Halloween here at the Appreciation, and the approaching holiday gives us the perfect opportunity to discuss some of our favourite characters in a more Halloween-y light – that is to say, dark and mysterious, with thunderstorms … Continue reading →

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Confident Blokes (Played by Patrick Malahide)

Posted on September 10, 2018 by RFodchuk

While Mr. Malahide has played a number of interestingly flawed characters, Admin and I have also noticed that he frequently plays very confident ones – perhaps too confident for their own good in some cases.  And his Confident Blokes can … Continue reading →

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Posh Blokes (Played by Patrick Malahide)

Posted on June 20, 2018 by RFodchuk

Admin and I recently realized that Patrick Malahide has played more than a few Posh Blokes in his career, and he’s done a great job of it, too – whether they were goodies, baddies, or an intriguing mix of both … Continue reading →

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Villains Whose Plans Didn’t Quite Come Together (Played by Patrick Malahide)

Posted on April 3, 2018 by RFodchuk

Into everyone’s life, a little rain must fall…  It’s sad but true that more than a few of the villains played by Patrick Malahide have been forced to endure the humiliation of their plans not coming together.  They can have … Continue reading →

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The Dashing Gents: Rogues and Heroes

Posted on March 6, 2018 by admin

The Dashing Gents As Bonnie Tyler once said, “I need a hero; I’m holding out for a hero ’til the end of the night.” Well, Patrick Malahide has played more than few hero roles, but, he’s also played some equally … Continue reading →

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The Coppers (Played by Patrick Malahide)

Posted on November 28, 2017 by admin

Back in July we covered some of the London gangsters Patrick Malahide has played.  Well, this time around we’ll discuss the guys on the right side of the law:  The Coppers!  Mr. Malahide is just as likely to play the … Continue reading →

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If Malahide Characters Went Halloweening…

Posted on October 30, 2017 by RFodchuk

It’s almost Halloween, so Fearless Admin and I decided it was time for something a little silly:  how would various Malahide characters enjoy Halloween?  Or would they?    Or would they mostly use it as an opportunity to terrorize all the … Continue reading →

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