‘game of thrones’ s5 e5 recap: barbecue at dany’s!

‘Game of Thrones’ S5 E5 Recap: Barbecue at Dany’s!

We saw another new locale in the latest Game of Thrones episode, “Kill the Boy.” But unlike what the title would suggest, none of our characters were directly killed in this chapter. Instead we spent good blocks of time developing multiple storylines. Plus, it was a rare instance where we didn’t visit King’s Landing. Braavos…

‘game of thrones’ s5 e4 recap: new cults on the block

‘Game of Thrones’ S5 E4 Recap: New Cults on the Block

So they did it to us again. A show where characters die seemingly every week, has upset us by killing off another character. But if that’s not enough for you, fanatics were militarized, characters we like were imprisoned/ kidnapped, and can that dude just shut up already about opening the fighting pits?! This week’s episode…

Top 15 strongest women in geek culture

Top 15 Strongest Women in Geek Culture

There are some women who stand out as the most powerful characters in nerd culture. Today, I want to talk about who I feel are the top 15 strongest women in geek culture. 12 through 15: The Sailor Scouts, Sailor Moon The Sailor Scouts definitely need to be included in our countdown. The Sailor Scouts…

‘game of thrones’ s5 e3 recap: ramsay bolton’s flaying circus

‘Game of Thrones’ S5 E3 Recap: Ramsay Bolton’s Flaying Circus

This season on “The Westeros Bachelor,” we’re trying to find the perfect match for Ramsay Bolton. He’s a Pisces from the Dreadfort with lots of fun interests. He enjoys hunting humans, flaying his enemies alive and eating with his mouth open. Now, let’s meet his ladies. First, we have Myranda, who is a psychopath that…

Game of thrones s5 e2 recap: the crows have spoken

Game of Thrones S5 E2 Recap: The Crows Have Spoken

Throughout the first four seasons of “Game of Thrones” the memorable moments we think of are often the most difficult to watch. When our favorite characters get a victory, its usually subtle. But man oh man, was this latest episode, “The House of Black and White,” a good one. We had some really pivotal scenes…

Game of thrones s5 e1 recap: state of the realm address

Game of Thrones S5 E1 Recap: State of the Realm Address

With only ten episodes a year, when the Game of Thrones seasons end I always have this feeling that the wait for new episodes will be absolutely unbearable. Well congratulations guys, we’ve made it! We’re back! But the premiere episode was a master class in getting millions of people to watch characters tell us things…

‘game of thrones’ cast: before the seven kingdoms

‘Game of Thrones’ Cast: Before the Seven Kingdoms

We have come to know and love the characters in HBO’s Game of Thrones. But what about the actors? For some of you hardcore fans, you already know the cast inside out. For the casual viewer, this article is for you. Of course we can’t cover every character in one article, but a few main characters can…

Top 5 most memorable death scenes in ‘game of thrones’

Top 5 Most Memorable Death Scenes In ‘Game Of Thrones’

Like a good horror movie, Game of Thrones has become as critically renown for its tight writing and unpredictable plot twists as its crazy-good death scenes. In honor of the show’s upcoming fifth season, join us as we count down the five most memorable death scenes (thus far!) in Game of Thrones. 5. Viserys Targaryen…

Game of thrones actor passes away unexpectedly

Game of Thrones Actor Passes Away Unexpectedly

JJ Murphy’s watch has ended… Murphy was recently cast as Ser Denys Mallister, one of the Night’s Watch, for the fifth season of Game of Thrones and passed away on Friday, August 8th. J.J Murphy died of natural causes  in Northern Ireland, only four days into filming for season 5 of Game of Thrones at age 86. Murphy…

Game of thrones fans can now learn dothraki, khal-status and horse not included

Game of Thrones Fans Can Now Learn Dothraki, Khal-Status And Horse Not Included

What do your Dothraki partners mean when they ask you to go watch the athdrivar shekhi with them? Is it an execution? A belly dance performance? The glorious hair of Daenerys Targaryen? WHAT?! Well, come October you will no longer have to face such frustrating communication gaps. David J. Peterson, the official linguist behind HBO’s adaptation…

The real ‘queen’s guard’ wows with game of thrones performance

The Real ‘Queen’s Guard’ Wows With Game Of Thrones Performance

A few weeks ago, the Queen of England herself took a trip to the set of Game of Thrones in Belfast, Ireland. And she seems to have really enjoyed it and decided to bring a little Westeros back to England. Changing Of The Guard Plays Game Of Thrones Theme The changing of the Guard is a time…

Why joffrey baratheon rocks the iron throne (spoilers)

Why Joffrey Baratheon Rocks The Iron Throne (Spoilers)

With the fourth season of HBO’s hit series Game of Thrones came many a character death, including those of fan-beloved Ygritte and Sandor “the Hound” Clegane. But fans did not shed as many tears for them as they did for boy king Joffrey Baratheon. Tears of joy, that is. A Love/Hate Relationship In his three-and-a-quarter…

George R.R. Martin’s “F*** You” to Those Speculating About His Death

George R.R. Martin recently gave a very public “f*** you” to readers speculating on whether he’ll die before he finishes A Song Ice and Fire. Martin, who is currently 65-years-old, had this to say those readers in an interview with the Swiss daily newspaper Tages-Anzeiger: “I find that question pretty offensive, frankly, when people start…

Game of thrones scores 19 emmy nominations

Game of Thrones Scores 19 Emmy Nominations

In a very unsurprising turn of events, The Primetime Emmy Awards announced this morning that television giant Game of Thrones is leading in the list of 2014 nominees. What IS surprising, however, is the fact that Game of Thrones – or, as fans call it, “GoT” – has got a big whopping number of 19 Emmy nominations. Yes, you…

Game of thrones: war, dragons, sex, and feminism?

Game of Thrones: War, Dragons, Sex, and Feminism?

Game of Thrones has been widely popular series on HBO since the first season aired in 2011. Recently, there has been debate about the feminism (or lack thereof) present on the show. Diverse female characters offer an opportunity to look at the growth and change in these women’s lives. Comparing the fourth season to the…