[This post contains both spoilers from the most recent episode of Game of Thrones. You've been warned.] In some ways, I almost didn't want to touch on this topic because I feel as though the AV Club's article, Rape of Thrones, tackled last night's scene (and many other scenes throughout the series like it) perfectly. … Continue reading How Rape Culture Helps People Excuse Last Night’s Game of Thrones
Cersei Lannister
Game of Thrones’ First Trailergasm of Season 4 is Here
HBO has just released the first teaser for its fourth season, full of burning pyres, spitfires, camp fires and jail fires... and no dialogue or discernible plot. For those of us who have read the books, however, the 5-second mark might be giving us the first glimpse of a much-anticipated event. Everything else? No clue. … Continue reading Game of Thrones’ First Trailergasm of Season 4 is Here
Game of Thrones Season 3 Casting Roundup
HBO just released a video of some of the new cast members for Season 3 of Game of Thrones. Naturally, as I've read every book in the series, I should have plenty of things to say and think about the actors chosen. Unfortunately, I quickily discovered that the easiest way to get through the numerous, … Continue reading Game of Thrones Season 3 Casting Roundup
Tea Leaves and Dog Ears 