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Game of Thrones: The Kingsroad
I thought I was into Game of Thrones but this Florida resident is so down with the Starks that he beat the shit out of his cousin over it. Drawing that kind of fan loyalty after only one episode bodes well for HBO, who just renewed it for a second season. Hells yeah.
After an hour long series of introductions and politics in last week’s pilot, “The Kingsroad” sets those pieces into tense motion. It’s not all love between the Starks and the Lannisters – the only honest, good blood is between Ned and King Robert. The scene in which they talk about their war with the Targaryens was a highlight of the episode for me. Because of his nearly oppressive sense of loyalty, Ned is still willing to travel to King’s Landing to take his position as the King’s Hand despite his son Bran remains in a coma after his fall. We all know that Jamie Lannister pushed Bran from the high window after witnessing his incestual relations with Cersei.
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HBO Renews ‘Game of Thrones’ For A Second Season. Huzzah!
I’m still jazzly jizzing over Sunday’s premiere episode of ‘Game of Thrones.’ Jazzly jizzing? It’s like, playing a trumpet and orgasming or something. So I’m totally jazzingly jizzing harder at the news that HBO has picked the show up for a second season! After one episode! Nice.
Winter Done Come: Game of Thrones Review
For those who are unfamiliar with George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Fire and Ice series, I can see how the first episode of HBO’s Game of Thrones could be disorientating. You’re being introduced to a lot of characters and hierarchy in just a short hour. But for fans of the series, I think the consensus is that they knocked it out of the park – even improving on some of Martin’s tedious exposition. I got into the series not too long ago and it’s one helluve ride. Thrones, the first book in the series, is essentially a sword and sandal soap opera that is more about political intrigue and power plays than clashing steel.
HBO To Adapt Neil Gaiman’s ‘American Gods’? Please Yes.
If you haven’t read Neil Gaiman’s American Gods, you need to get the fuck on it. If you have read it, and you’ve made your peace with our insatiable urge to adapt everything, this may be good news. If the novel is going to get adapted, there’s much worse ways than with HBO helming a television version.
Face of a Franchise: SNL Fat-Guy
[face of a franchise presents two individuals that’ve fulfilled the same role. your task — choose the better of the two and defend your choice in the rancor pit that is the comments section]
In my humble opinion, Saturday Night Live has had two periods that can both accurately described as classic – the late `70s and the early `90s. Both of these eras stand out because their respective casts were absolutely stacked, filled to the brim with a wealth of members whose individuals talents rocked but whose combined efforts fucking murdered. I mean that in a good way. And yet, even with such commendable collaboration, both casts had a fan-favorite.
From 1975 to 1979, John Belushi explored comedic territories on SNL that have barely been ventured into since. Belushi was the epitome of what it meant to push sketch comedy to the limit. Sure, he could do impressions and characters, but he’d also go on emphatic tirades and put his body on the line in the name of his art. Before his time on Spaceship Earth was up, he’d immortalize himself not only as an original SNL cast member, but also as the star of Animal House and one half of the Blues Brothers.
However, Generation X had their very own SNL fat-guy. Perhaps even more winsome as his predecessor, Chris Farley was beamed into the homes of millions every week. Not only did he make us gut-bust, but he also inspired us to feel good. Yelling into the camera, falling through tables, warming our hearts with a smile, Farley possessed that intangible comedy attribute. While he undoubtedly stole the show with features such as Tommy Boy and Black Sheep, the man proved his worth as a supporting player with Billy Madison and Dirty Work.
I know this week’s dilemma is a little different. And truthfully, I don’t think I can decide. So it’s up to you.
Who’s better – John Belushi or Chris Farley?
Netflix Lands Exclusive Deal To Stream ‘Mad Men.’
Mad Men. Oh Mad Men. I fucking love you. While your fifth season won’t start until 2012, I have now found out that I’ll be able to stream you from wherever I go now. On the toilet, on a bus, in my room. ‘Cause Netflix has struck a deal with Lionsgate for the exclusive rights to stream this television show.
Trailer For ‘The Governator’ Animated Series Is Here. Pump It!
Oh sweet baby jesus. Take Arnold, smash him together with electronic prog metal, the Bat Cave, an Iron Man suit, Larry King, and the back end of a trailer featuring ‘Pump It’ by the Black Eyed Peas. That’s this trailer. Or, rather, that’s how you make a million zillion dollars. Fourteen retarded ideas, smashed together with a collection of aged icons, and some shitty music.
Right?
It’s amazing.
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Stan Lee Developing ‘The Governator’ For TV and Comics.
BASK IN THE DELIGHT THAT IS OUR CULTURAL APOCALYPSE. For sometimes it dredges up certain bullshit filth vomit that will still manage to entertain me. I will stamp in the puddles of filth that is our collective cultural consciousness, giggling as the fecaltainment splashes into my mouth.
Latest example? Schwarzenegger and Stan Lee are developing The Governator.
‘Wonder Woman’ TV Costume Gets Facelift, But Still Fails.
NBC and its design gurus have heard the cumulative cry of a thousand fanboys and fangirls, and altered the costume that Adrianne Palicki will be wearing as Wonder Woman on the NBC television series. The problem? It’s still gaudy as fuck.
First Look: Adrianne Palicki As Wonder Woman. LOL BAIL OUT.
The first look of Adrianne Palicki as Wonder Woman has been excreted onto the internet. Good lord. Out of context, yeah, yeah, yeah. The thing looks like something I saw a blob wearing at a convention that she bought from Spencer’s Gifts at Halloween.
Hit the jump.
Prepare thyself.
