fill23ca

Thanks for the link Baraka. Seems pretty obvious now but I still missed it.

__________________
"The worst day of your life, so far." Homer Simpson

spindles

I've read the books a few times and never really noticed the hints at the gay relationship - maybe I'm not so bright after all

__________________
who hid my keyboard's PANIC button?

LordEden

It's just lines, I mean I didn't really pick it up til I re-read the books. It's not "OMG RENLY TAKES IT IN THE BUTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT", it's really just court gossip and various insults.

Speaking of in the butt, the show makes it look like Renly is the... catcher and Sir Loras is pitching while in the books I saw it the other way around. Seems like Renly seems less... manly in the show as I thought he was more of a fighter in the books.

Then again, I maybe thinking to much about this.

*****

Bronn! One of my favorite of the minor characters, he wasn't exactly how I saw him in the books. Thinking back, I didn't really have a clear image of what he looked like. I can't wait to see him kicking the shit out of the knight of the vale.

I want a moon door to throw people out of my house I don't like. Maybe I'll just paint a sign over the front door and when the puppy goes to pee, I will yell "Fly Benjen FLY INTO THE BLUE!"

I bet my neighbors are going to love that.

__________________
Vice-President of the CinnamonGirl Fan Club - The Meat of the Zombiesquirrel and CinnamonGirl Sandwich

Baraka_Guru

What I got from the scene was that Loras is the high-maint bitch. He wants Renly to be more pretty and less hairy. He wants Renly to be more king-like. He goes down on his "king-in-waiting."

Let's not forget that Loras is the "knight of flowers" and is known for flair. Renly is merely deemed handsome and charismatic.

__________________
Knowing that death is certain and that the time of death is uncertain, what's the most important thing?
—Bhikkhuni Pema Chödrön

Humankind cannot bear very much reality.
—From "Burnt Norton," Four Quartets (1936), T. S. Eliot

Baraka_Guru

__________________
Knowing that death is certain and that the time of death is uncertain, what's the most important thing?
—Bhikkhuni Pema Chödrön

Humankind cannot bear very much reality.
—From "Burnt Norton," Four Quartets (1936), T. S. Eliot

Cynthetiq

holy shit. what an episode. Not only was the violence good but the repartee and dialogue was top notch!

I watched episode 1 on HBO GO the other day. Some interesting touches and facts to come up alongside. If you have access to it check it out. If you don't, you're gonna be sad because...

As I was checking it out I was telling Skogafoss that it was pretty amazing that they had all this additional content that was filling up and if they leveraged it as an online only thing it would be a way to break or devalue their carriage contracts with MSO (cable operators) and go directly to the viewers just like Major League Baseball did with MLB.com and their MLB Advance Media division.

And that's when at the end of the show they announced that after Ep 6 airs on Sunday immediately afterwards, Episode 7 will be available on HBO GO a full week ahead of the cable broadcast.

Watch Episode 7 Advance Preview on HBO GO and other Game of Thrones videos online on HBO.com

Suck it Cox Cable! I have Verizon FIOS but it doesn't sound as cool to say...

__________________
I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not.

Baraka_Guru

I forgot to mention, I found the Spider vs. Littlefinger to be more exciting in its own way than the Wolf vs. the Lion.

Watch it again here: Littlefinger Talks to Varys - Episode 5: Game of Thrones - HBO.com (Except they left out the best parts.)

Here's a comment from G. R. R. M. about it on his blog:
Not A Blog - Littlefinger and the Spider

__________________
Knowing that death is certain and that the time of death is uncertain, what's the most important thing?
—Bhikkhuni Pema Chödrön

Humankind cannot bear very much reality.
—From "Burnt Norton," Four Quartets (1936), T. S. Eliot

Cynthetiq

Yes, it was such good dialogue, and then to find out that the quick meeting actually had bearing to that repartee was especially biting.

__________________
I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not.

spindles

I wonder if I'd be enjoying this *more* if I hadn't read the books? Because I *know* what is going to happen, it does take the edge of some things. My wife keeps asking me questions like "When does Ned head back to Winterfell?" (this was half way through episode 5) and I keep deflecting the questions as I know what happens - I don't want to ruin the what follows with spoilers for her.

So, do those who have read the books feel like you might enjoy this more as a TV series if you hadn't read the book?

__________________
who hid my keyboard's PANIC button?

Baraka_Guru

I often feel this way, but I think it's a tradeoff.

Having read the book, I'm instilled with delicious anticipation, considering I know what's going to happen. I can't wait for events to unfold before my eyes. I want to see how it resolves on screen in comparison to the narrative and my mind's eye.

We're now at the halfway point of the season. I have yet to see any serious detractors who are disappointed in the show. I think, generally, the production quality is high, the acting is great, the writing is where it needs to be. In execution, the show is a huge payoff.

That said, I know what's coming. I know. It's killing me. I look forward to every Sunday night when I can finally see how they handle the story and make it come to life. At the end of every episode, when the credits roll, I'm on the edge of my seat and I sigh in anticipation for it to continue.

Am I envious of those who don't know the story yet? Only as far as I will miss out on the shocking revelations. I know what's coming, and I can't wait for those who don't know to finally get smacked upside the head with it. I hope those people post here with their reactions.

The other thing to realize is that these same shocking revelations were quite powerful in the book as well, so it's not like we're missing out on them. In a way, we can experience them again for the first time in a new form, with our eyes and ears.

Episodes 6 through 10: This shit is about to get real.

__________________
Knowing that death is certain and that the time of death is uncertain, what's the most important thing?
—Bhikkhuni Pema Chödrön

Humankind cannot bear very much reality.
—From "Burnt Norton," Four Quartets (1936), T. S. Eliot

Cynthetiq

I stopped reading the book. I have already been watching things and then going back to the books after I was totally impressed by the movies, like and I found it interesting to go to the source material and see where they added or removed and found appreciation for the work. Dexter I didn't see as good source material but did see how they were able to make the series so much better than the books.

__________________
I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not.

Baraka_Guru

I'm currently contemplating whether I should read The Hunger Games or just wait for the movie next year.

__________________
Knowing that death is certain and that the time of death is uncertain, what's the most important thing?
—Bhikkhuni Pema Chödrön

Humankind cannot bear very much reality.
—From "Burnt Norton," Four Quartets (1936), T. S. Eliot

Baraka_Guru

Syrio!

__________________
Knowing that death is certain and that the time of death is uncertain, what's the most important thing?
—Bhikkhuni Pema Chödrön

Humankind cannot bear very much reality.
—From "Burnt Norton," Four Quartets (1936), T. S. Eliot

MPower

Well said

fill23ca

I second that.

__________________
"The worst day of your life, so far." Homer Simpson

spindles

I have friends who have been reading the True Blood books and I read the first one, but only after I'd seen the whole first series, so the series was a spoiler for the book for me. I didn't think the book was particularly good, but may have enjoyed it more if I didn't know what was going to happen.

I turned me off reading any more of the books.

I guess this anticipation of this is like the Lord of the Rings movies - more interest in seeing how a movie/TV maker converts the written word to screen, rather than plot per se.

__________________
who hid my keyboard's PANIC button?

CinnamonGirl

I very much enjoyed The Hunger Games and definitely recommend reading it. Take that with a grain of salt, though, especially considering what I'm about to say next...

I haven't watched a full episode since the second one. I think, because I'm so into the books, it's hard for me to separate the two. And I just don't enjoy how some of the characters are onscreen as opposed to in my head. Cersei is too likeable. The bond with the wolves isn't as obviously apparent. Jon usually has a derpy look on his face, which makes him come off as an airhead. Less importantly, Tyrion is too pretty, and Jaime and Loras aren't pretty enough (the physical stuff is very minor, though. Obviously you aren't going to get actors that are identical to what you've imagined.)


On the other hand, I'm fully enjoying the picspam, gifs, icons, and snark that comes along with having a television show. And some of the actors have really nailed the characters (Arya and Viserys come immediately to mind.)

I'm probably going to have a mini marathon and watch episodes 3-7 back to back. In the meantime, I'm rereading A Feast for Crows.

__________________
"...for though she was ordinary, she possessed health, wit, courage, charm, and cheerfulness. But because she was not beautiful, no one ever seemed to notice these other qualities, which is so often the way of the world."


"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"

Baraka_Guru

Crown'd!

__________________
Knowing that death is certain and that the time of death is uncertain, what's the most important thing?
—Bhikkhuni Pema Chödrön

Humankind cannot bear very much reality.
—From "Burnt Norton," Four Quartets (1936), T. S. Eliot

LordEden

That was fucking awesome.

Crown for the Cart King!

__________________
Vice-President of the CinnamonGirl Fan Club - The Meat of the Zombiesquirrel and CinnamonGirl Sandwich

Baraka_Guru

Ha! I guess Lannisters aren't the only ones who pay their debts! What?!

Oh, and Bronn rocks.

__________________
Knowing that death is certain and that the time of death is uncertain, what's the most important thing?
—Bhikkhuni Pema Chödrön

Humankind cannot bear very much reality.
—From "Burnt Norton," Four Quartets (1936), T. S. Eliot

Willravel

Dragon's Omelet

1 (free range) dragon egg, warmed over a fire for approximately 2 minutes with your bare hands
1 Dorne onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 tbs. room temperature butter (because there are no refrigerators in the Seven Kingdoms!)

Crack the dragon's egg into a bowl, add a pinch of salt, and mix with a fork. Heat a 10" iron skillet, well seasoned, over a medium fire. Once the skillet is hot, spread half the butter around the surface of the pan. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper, sautéing them until soft. Pour the beaten egg into the center of the pan, over the onion and pepper, and stir with the determination of a direwolf for about 5-10 seconds. Move your spatula around the outside of the skillet to help round the outside. Allow the omelet to sit for a few moments to solidify. Flip the omelet in half and pour onto a plate. Coat the omelet with butter, then salt and pepper to taste.

telekinetic

I wasn't going to watch this tonight, I have shit to do tomorrow morning....forget that, it's on!

Edit: For such a busy episode, I can't think of anything specific that happened to comment on. It was mostly just setup for things that will happen later.

__________________
twisted no more

LordEden

Anyone else have problems watching the 7th ep last night? We gave up after only seeing 5 minutes of it. Seemed like the site was getting pounded by all the users wanting to watch the ep. Anyone else stream it last night?

I wonder if they will have it on a torrent today.

__________________
Vice-President of the CinnamonGirl Fan Club - The Meat of the Zombiesquirrel and CinnamonGirl Sandwich

Baraka_Guru

Delicious!

Yeah, it was a big episode for turning points. Episode 7 should be good.

I was half tempted when they mentioned it at the end of 6 on TV. I didn't, which is good because I might have been disappointed. I'm just going to wait for the TV broadcasts.

__________________
Knowing that death is certain and that the time of death is uncertain, what's the most important thing?
—Bhikkhuni Pema Chödrön

Humankind cannot bear very much reality.
—From "Burnt Norton," Four Quartets (1936), T. S. Eliot

telekinetic

I won't watch 7 until next week because I don't want to have to wait two weeks for 8!

__________________
twisted no more

snowy

What a great ending to the episode.

My husband started watching it on his iPod touch right after episode 6 was over. I laughed at him so he turned it off I don't know when we'll watch it. I'm tempted to watch it sooner rather than later; I don't know what I'll be doing on Sunday since it's Memorial Day weekend.

__________________
If I am not better, at least I am different. --Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Hotmnkyluv

Download the HBO Go app and you can watch episode 7 now, a week early...

Baraka_Guru

Game of Thrones I Made the Eight T-Shirt, HBO Shows Game of Thrones Inspired By This Week’s Episode , HBO Shop

__________________
Knowing that death is certain and that the time of death is uncertain, what's the most important thing?
—Bhikkhuni Pema Chödrön

Humankind cannot bear very much reality.
—From "Burnt Norton," Four Quartets (1936), T. S. Eliot

Baraka_Guru

__________________
Knowing that death is certain and that the time of death is uncertain, what's the most important thing?
—Bhikkhuni Pema Chödrön

Humankind cannot bear very much reality.
—From "Burnt Norton," Four Quartets (1936), T. S. Eliot

Cynthetiq

man that episode rocked.

__________________
I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not.

Baraka_Guru

Yeah, I'm really looking forward to seeing it.

I love the casting of James Cosmo as The Old Bear.

__________________
Knowing that death is certain and that the time of death is uncertain, what's the most important thing?
—Bhikkhuni Pema Chödrön

Humankind cannot bear very much reality.
—From "Burnt Norton," Four Quartets (1936), T. S. Eliot

spindles

I kinda want to watch the youtube clips and then keep telling myself not to spoil the actual viewing.

__________________
who hid my keyboard's PANIC button?

telekinetic

__________________
twisted no more

snowy

Oh, that's hilarious.

Sometimes, when watching the show, there are scenes that so closely resemble my imaginings of George R.R. Martin's world that I am taken aback (i.e. Bran in the forest).

__________________
If I am not better, at least I am different. --Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Baraka_Guru

Yeah, there are several spots where I can see what Martin meant when he said that stepping on the set was like stepping into his world.

__________________
Knowing that death is certain and that the time of death is uncertain, what's the most important thing?
—Bhikkhuni Pema Chödrön

Humankind cannot bear very much reality.
—From "Burnt Norton," Four Quartets (1936), T. S. Eliot

Baraka_Guru

"I did warn you not to trust me." – Littlefinger

__________________
Knowing that death is certain and that the time of death is uncertain, what's the most important thing?
—Bhikkhuni Pema Chödrön

Humankind cannot bear very much reality.
—From "Burnt Norton," Four Quartets (1936), T. S. Eliot

Cynthetiq

What an exciting episode! I really enjoyed this one more about the setups than about the action.

__________________
I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not.

spindles

At the end my wife (who hasn't read the books) gave me a "WTF" face. She hadn't expected Ned to be betrayed. Man, he should've listened to Renly. He might've also twigged this was going to go badly once Renly did a runner.

I remember when I first read the book I thought Spoiler: "How is Ned going to get out of this"

__________________
who hid my keyboard's PANIC button?

Baraka_Guru

Well, like the man said, he didn't want to have bloodshed in Robert's halls on the eve of the king's death. To the end he tried to resolve things bloodlessly.

__________________
Knowing that death is certain and that the time of death is uncertain, what's the most important thing?
—Bhikkhuni Pema Chödrön

Humankind cannot bear very much reality.
—From "Burnt Norton," Four Quartets (1936), T. S. Eliot

Willravel

My new favorite meme: Stupid Ned Stark.











The best Game Of Thrones internet meme yet: Stupid Ned Stark