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in EpisodesHouse of the Dragon S1E5 — Two and a Half Funerals and a Wedding
The following contains spoilers for House of the Dragon S1E5, “We Light the Way” (written by Charmaine De Grate and directed by Clare Kilner) In the original run of Game of Thrones, Episode 9 was typically “the big one,” the one where major events of the season would happen and ensure that we got a […] More
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Recommendations: House of the Dragon and The Virtuoso
Oh, dear reader, I’m so frightfully sorry! Here I promise you Larks & Recs each week and when you’ve dutifully checked for our missives these many days, you haven’t found them. Sorry we’ve let you down. This week I’ve got a little recommendation for you of House of the Dragon as spectacle, and Paul’s here […] More
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House of the Dragon S1E4: “King of the Narrow Sea” — Oh, What a Night
The following contains spoilers for House of the Dragon S1E4, “”King of the Narrow Sea” (written by Ira Parker and directed by Clare Kilner) Now this is how you do a Game of Thrones spin-off. After a somewhat slow start, “King of the Narrow Sea” finally sees House of the Dragon come roaring to life. […] More
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in EpisodesHouse of the Dragon S1E3 — Keeping Up With The Targaryens
The following contains spoilers for House of the Dragon S1E3, “Second of His Name” (written by Gabe Fonseca & Ryan J. Condal & George R.R. Martin and directed by Greg Yaitanes) Three episodes in, House of the Dragon continues to be one of the most confounding shows I have ever watched. Most of the issues […] More
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in EpisodesHouse of the Dragon S1E2 Feeds On Nostalgia
The following contains spoilers for House of the Dragon S1E2, “The Rogue Prince” (written by Ryan J. Condal & George R.R. Martin and directed by Greg Yaitanes) Why are we interested in House of the Dragon? For hardcore George R.R. Martin fans the answer is clear enough, but what about the rest of us who […] More
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House of the Dragon S1E1: “The Heirs of the Dragon” (Series Premiere)
The following contains spoilers for House of the Dragon S1E1, “The Heirs of the Dragon” (written by Ryan J. Condal & George R.R. Martin and directed by Miguel Sapochnik) I’ll be honest: the series premiere of House of the Dragon has left me feeling more conflicted than any episode of television I think I’ve ever […] More
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in Art of the FinaleGame of Thrones Ends as a Paean to Reactionary Politics
I know I’m hardly the only one who was disappointed by the final season of Game of Thrones, but as time has passed since its finale aired on May 19, 2019, I’ve gotten the impression that the feelings of many have softened. This has made me think quite a lot about how my experience has […] More
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in EpisodesBrooklyn Nine-Nine S8E7: “Game of Boyles”
Brooklyn Nine-Nine S8E7, “Game of Boyles,” confuses me. For starters, there’s that title, clearly meant to be a reference to Game of Thrones. No part of this episode is a reference to Game of Thrones, nor is the episode framed in the style of that show or even as a parody of it. On top […] More
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in MusicHalsey’s New Rock Album If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power Is…Something
Halsey is an interesting figure in the landscape of pop music. She emerged out of the post-Lorde/Lana Del Rey scene of the early 2010s, becoming one of a few indie pop artists who achieved commercial success though projecting a brand of faux-edginess. Until Billie Eilish effectively cornered that market with her smash hit “Bad Guy”, […] More
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WandaVision S1E9: The (Not Quite) Series Finale
Note the title of WandaVision’s ninth and final episode: ‘The Series Finale’. Series. Not season. Series finale. Writer and show-runner Jac Schaeffer goes into the ending of Marvel’s experiment with a conclusion in mind, if such a thing exists in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Herein lies the curious paradox of the MCU and why some […] More
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in Standout SeasonsA Love Letter to Game of Thrones Season 4
Oh, Game of Thrones, you have done me dirty. You have done the world dirty. And worst of all, you have done yourself dirty. It was just last year that you were concluding your epic tale of swords and sorcery with a limp fart, some half-baked excuses about things like “foreshadowing,” and how you honestly […] More
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Game of Thrones: The Long Night is Dark and Full of Terrors
“The Long Night” is the third installment in the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones, directed by Miguel Sapochnik. “The Long Night” saw the culmination of many long and winding storylines. The episode takes place entirely at the Fortress of Winterfell and without a doubt is one of the most epic events that […] More