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Game of Thrones

a few thoughts about Game of Thrones S05 E01 (“The Wars to Come“) and open thread

Mon, Apr 13, 2015
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Wisdom for the ages: “The future is shit. Just like the past.”

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New York photo: Game of Thrones on display

Tue, Jan 13, 2015
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At the HBO headquarters near Bryant Park.

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Dracula Untold movie review: it doesn’t suck

Sat, Oct 04, 2014
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A solid action fantasy more elemental and visceral than I expected, thanks to the potent presence of Luke Evans.

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a couple of things for those of you feeling the lack of Game of Thrones

Tue, Jul 01, 2014
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Knocking down a statue of King Joffrey, and a history of Westeros in 16 maps.

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House Windsor wants the Iron Throne

Tue, Jun 24, 2014
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This is not Photoshopped. This just happened on live TV.

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Game of Thrones S04 E10: “The Children” (OMGoT)

Wed, Jun 18, 2014
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I watched much of this episode with my hand clamped over my mouth and “This cannot be happening!” running through my head.

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Game of Thrones S04 E09: “The Watchers on the Wall” (there might be giants)

Mon, Jun 09, 2014
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I am declaring the wholly Watchers-on-the-Wall stories the Klingon episodes of Game of Thrones…

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Game of Thrones S04 E08: “The Mountain and the Viper” (you’re reading it wrong, Grandpa!)

Wed, Jun 04, 2014
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Jesus, Grandpa. Why did you read me this book?

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Game of Thrones S04 E07: “Mockingbird” (a million ways to die in Westeros)

Wed, May 21, 2014
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Someone on Twitter called this episode “A Million Ways to Die in Westeros.” I wish I’d thought of that. Cuz it’s perfect. So I’m stealing it.

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Game of Thrones S04 E06: “The Laws of Gods and Men” (oh crap oh crap oh crap)

Mon, May 12, 2014
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This episode has exhausted me.

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