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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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ChicagoNow TV Tandem Episode 18 - Valar Morghulis, Bitches

In this podcast, Andy Daglas, Andrew Daar, and I discuss Mad Men and Game of Thrones, as usual, but with even fancier TECHNICAL GLITCHES. Skype decided to be a huge Joffrey and cut out on us, not once, but twice. See if you can spot my seamless editing! (Hint:  You can.) My questions for you... Read more »
By Magistra,
May 23, 2012 at 5:56 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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3 Reasons You Should Probably Watch the New Season of Food Network Star

3 Reasons You Should Probably Watch the New Season of Food Network Star
The Next Food Network Star is, as I’ve said, an awful, awful show. But it’s somehow better this year. Really! Here’s why: TEAMS! Food Network Star has taken a page from The Voice and has divided its contestants into Team Giada, Team Bobby (Flay), and Team Alton. Ergo, the mentors are able to give each... Read more »
By Magistra,
May 17, 2012 at 2:17 pm
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ChicagoNow TV Tandem Podcast Episode 17: Game of Who? Mad What?

Oh, hi! Welcome to another edition of the ChicagoNow TV Tandem Mad Men/Game of Thrones Podcast Spectacular. This week we discuss Theon and Bran and Roger and Sally and Arya and Theon and a lot of other things. Join us, won’t you. Here’s the link: http://www.tvtandem.com/ChicagoNow_TV_Tandem/Podcast/Entries/2012/5/15_Podcast_5_14.html You can also find us on iTunes for THE FREE... Read more »
By Magistra,
May 15, 2012 at 7:52 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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Which TV Show Do You "Hate-Watch?"

Which TV Show Do You "Hate-Watch?"
There has been a lot of talk on the internets lately about people who watch the show Smash even though they loathe it. It’s called “hate-watching” and it means you derive a perverse pleasure from subjecting yourself to a show that you find overrated or of low quality or both. I used to hate-watch Glee... Read more »
By Magistra,
May 14, 2012 at 8:42 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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I HATED That. Even Though You Loved It.

I HATED That. Even Though You Loved It.
The sequel to the book Divergent by Veronica Roth came out this week, and all of the reviews I’ve read have sung the praises of the first book, which I pretty much loathed (because it was so obviously trying to be Harry Potter meets Hunger Games meets Twilight — and failing on all counts). And I feel... Read more »
By Magistra,
May 4, 2012 at 9:01 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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