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Game of Thrones Recap: "Blackwater"

Game of Thrones Recap: "Blackwater"
Now there’s an episode, amirite? All it took was the Battle of Blackwater, a teleplay by Mr. George R.R. Martin himself, and the guy who directed spelunker snuff porn classic The Descent. All storylines happening well outside of King’s Landing were shoved aside for an hour of wildfire, heads rolling, and Stannis on a boat... Read more »
By Magistra,
Monday at 8:51 am
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Game of Thrones Recap - The Prince of Winterfell

Game of Thrones Recap - The Prince of Winterfell
There are two episodes left (after this one) in Season 2 of Game of Thrones, and I have to agree with Mr. Hammervision when he says it just doesn’t feel like it’s building to anything. I mean, we know from the BIG LETTERS in the preview for next week that WAR is coming, but even... Read more »
By Magistra,
May 21, 2012 at 7:07 am
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Game of Thrones Recap: A Man Without Honor

Game of Thrones Recap: A Man Without Honor
The titular “Man Without Honor” is the Kingslayer, AKA Jaime Lannister, AKA the dude who is barely in the book Clash of Kings but who later becomes a well-rounded (and, dare I say, beloved) POV character. The Jaime Lannister storyline is one that the TV Game of Thrones writers have taken some liberty with, and... Read more »
By Magistra,
May 14, 2012 at 9:18 am
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Game of Thrones Recap - The Old Gods and the New

Game of Thrones Recap - The Old Gods and the New
Now that’s an episode. Too bad John slept through half of it. Good thing I’m here to fill in the blanks for him. The common theme of this episode was the power that women have over men…in their pants. Let’s discuss. Dany and All the Men in Qarth: Dany wants ships, damnit! She’s the Mother of... Read more »
By Magistra,
May 7, 2012 at 9:47 am
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Quick and Dirty "Mad Men Recap: At the Codfish Ball

Quick and Dirty "Mad Men Recap: At the Codfish Ball
If I don’t get this up now, I’ll never get it up. That’s what he said. In this episode, we saw the return of Glen, the introduction of Megan’s communist French parents, as well as an example of how LSD hasn’t really changed Roger’s life all that much. Here are some tidbits: Megan is really... Read more »
By Magistra,
May 1, 2012 at 8:48 am
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Game of Thrones Recap and Temperature Taking: The Ghost of Harrenhal

Game of Thrones Recap and Temperature Taking: The Ghost of Harrenhal
I’m in the position of watching Game of Thrones each week with someone who has read none of the books. So while I’m all, “Oh my God! That’s Jaqen H’ghar over by there!” John’s all, “Tell me, which one’s Bran again?” And while I know that Clash of Kings, the book upon which this season... Read more »
By Magistra,
April 30, 2012 at 1:18 pm
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Game of Thrones Recap: Garden of Bones

Game of Thrones Recap: Garden of Bones
The titular Garden of Bones refers to the land outside the city of Qarth (the city that has replaced Vaes Dothrak in the opening credits). The people of Qarth don’t take kindly to strangers, even if one of those strangers is the Mother of Dragons. Dany has been traveling over deserts looking for buddies to... Read more »
By Hammer,
April 23, 2012 at 10:05 am
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Game of Thrones Recap - What Is Dead May Never Die

Game of Thrones Recap - What Is Dead May Never Die
Having read the book upon which this season is based, my eyes and ears are tuned in to catch all the little throwaway moments that hint at foreshadowing. Things that happened in this episode that may be more important than they seem: Instead of leaving them to burn, Arya saves the three dangerous prisoners, including... Read more »
By Magistra,
April 16, 2012 at 1:44 pm
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Mad Men Recap - Signal 30

Mad Men Recap - Signal 30
Last night’s Mad Men episode was a tale of two account men. It was the story of Pete Campbell, who appears to be starting a quarter-life crisis, and Kenny Cosgrove, who is riding into maturity like a boss. I found this episode particularly interesting because it explored one of the themes of the novel I’m... Read more »
By Magistra,
April 16, 2012 at 6:53 am
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Mad Men Recap - Mystery Date

Mad Men Recap - Mystery Date
This week’s Mad Men episode entitled “Mystery Date” sadly did not reference the 1991 Ethan Hawke movie, but the 1960s game show of the same name. Perhaps someday someone will create an Important TV Show about the early ’90s grunge scene and we’ll get the Teri Polo pop culture references we so desire. But for... Read more »
By Magistra,
April 10, 2012 at 6:53 am
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