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'House Of The Dragon': A History Of The Curse Of Harrenhal
WARNING! SPOILERS for House of the Dragon 1x06, 'The Princess and The Queen'. Ever since the day the great stone castle of Harrenhal was completed, many of the people of Westeros have considered it cursed, and for good reason. Lords who take the seat of Harrenhal are prone to meeting an unfortunate end, or facing otherwise bad luck, sometimes before even setting foot inside the castle itself. While it has not often been discussed onscreen, we saw the bad luck associated with Harrenhal throughout Game Of Thrones, and we are seeing it again in the series' prequel, House of The Dragon, through the recent tragic fate of Lord Lyonel Strong and his eldest son, Harwin.
By Kristy Anderson3 years ago in Geeks
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Series Review
In 2020, one of the most highly anticipated video games of all time landed with a dull thud, let down by its poor technical state and hollow RPG mechanics. Be that as it may, CD Projekt Red, in collaboration with Studio Trigger, have pressed on to expand the game’s world and reach with Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. Many will be very surprised to learn that this ten-episode series is far better than the title that inspired it.
By Robert Cain3 years ago in Geeks
After Two Years, I Have Officially Watched Every Season of "Survivor" Straight Through
It all started in November of 2020 when two seasons of the hit CBS tv show, "Survivor" were added to Netflix. Those two seasons were season 21 "Survivor: Nicaragua" and season 28 "Survivor: Cagayan". This was how my obsession started. I flipped between which season I wanted to watch for a little while before deciding that “Survivor: Cagayan” would be the season that I would watch first due to the theme of the season being Brains vs. Brawn vs. Beauty. It actually happens to still be one of my favorite seasons to this day.
By Ashley Stys3 years ago in Geeks
The Shield : One of TVs overlooked gems
Ask someone about their favorite TV anti-hero and their answer will be someone like Walter White, Don Draper or Tony Soprano which are all great choices honestly. Shows like Breaking Bad, Mad Men and The Sopranos redefined the role of the protagonist and ushered in a golden age of TV which is still going strong today.
By Taimur Ijlal3 years ago in Geeks
5 Children/Grandchildren Of 'Doctor Who' Actors Who Have Also Pursued An Acting Career
The upcoming sixth episode of HBO's Game of Thrones prequel House of The Dragon will begin with a time jump ten years into the future. The time jump necessitates the recasting of multiple major characters. One of the characters set to be recast is Prince Aegon Targaryen. Previously seen as a toddler, the teenage Aegon will be portrayed by Ty Tennant.
By Kristy Anderson3 years ago in Geeks
House of the Dragon
Two episodes ago I ranted because the men in the writers room once again proved that men can not write women without assaulting them, breaking them down and claiming “historical accuracy”. Last episode the women took the power back both in fiction and behind the screen. The women-written episode was a testament to what empowerment actually looks like for women. I went into tonight's episode knowing that there were both men and women in the writers room and behind the camera. Let's see how (and if) that changes the outcome of the show.
By Alexandrea Callaghan3 years ago in Geeks
The top five strange reality shows I remember from the 2000s
During the 2000s reality TV was one of the most popular new forms of entertainment and it still remains popular to this day. However, after the huge success of shows such as survivor and American Idol it seemed like every network was trying their hardest to strike reality TV gold. Some of their attempts at creating a popular long running show were very successful and other shows had a good run but are no longer on the air and some shows well…. end up on lists like this one. It has been a long time since the shows on this list were on TV and for the most part they have been forgotten. That being said I believe these shows need to be remembered for the interesting contribution they made to the world of reality TV. I made a list of the five strangest shows that I remember seeing from that decade but I’m sure that there were many more that I do not remember. Without any more introduction here five very strange reality shows that acutely made it on TV in the 2000s.
By Christina Epperly3 years ago in Geeks
Review: "Top Gun Maverick"
Top Gun Maverick by all logic is a film that should not work, but just as the action at times defies logic, the film is just a blast to watch. At times it feels as if Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt had been displaced from his Mission Impossible films and planted here in aviation school amongst the best of the best of their kind. Especially when watching the opening scene of Pete Mitchell “Maverick” taking a plane and making it exceed the fastest velocity a human has ever taken a plane. The way that his co-workers look up in awe at computer screens and declare Maverick to be the fastest man alive feels a bit absurd and self-congratulatory of the action maniac that is Cruise, despite these moments of absurdity, the film is likable, full of heart and just fun.
By Nick Cavuoti3 years ago in Geeks
The Reality of She-Hulk
There are many criticisms circulating around the Disney+ She-Hulk show, none are valid however. Even the opinions close to approaching valid, completely miss the point of the show. She-Hulk is a funny, relevant and much needed addition to the Marvel universe that has been under fire since its inception. Review bombed before it's release She-Hulk has been fighting off internet trolls with every episode, brilliant social media moves from the shows fan account have only pissed off internet fanboys more. But I will defend the show to the death so here we go…
By Alexandrea Callaghan3 years ago in Geeks
Review: "Barbarian"
Barbarian is a new horror film that may just be one of the better horror films of the year. It is inherently aware of the downfalls of telling a horror story and the tropes that come with the storytelling of horror and has moments where audiences will surely laugh. It is a tense film with characters that are put in situations that will make the audience feel claustrophobic, but the actors also are perfect in their roles which helps elevate the proceedings quite a bit. It is best to go into this movie knowing as little as possible, as the twists and turns that came at you have a way of making everything a bit more unnerving. Unlike most movie trailers these days, surprisingly the trailers and advertisement for Barbarian gives away nothing outside of the film’s initial setup which may lead to driving audiences away.
By Nick Cavuoti3 years ago in Geeks
