The Problem With The Teaser For “His Dark Materials”
So, the latest teaser for BBC & HBO’s “His Dark Materials” is here, the new show based of Philip Pullman’s beloved trilogy. To be honest, I’m feeling a bit cold.
Category: Television
What Makes A Good Ruler? A Discussion About Leadership In GOT
Is it their moral fibre? Their compassion? Their willingness to take responsibility for their actions? Military or economic ability? Game of Thrones has an interesting answer to this.
What each Game of Thrones character taught me about life
The show, that has captivated the hearts and minds of viewers for close to a decade- is over. In order to say farewell, I will recount the life lessons each Game of Thrones character taught me.
If Countries Had ASOIAF Mottos…
What if countries had ASOIAF mottos?
The Guide To Fantasy Subgenres
We all know what fantasy is- yet we use terms such as ‘paranormal’. or ‘high fantasy’ to describe certain books. But what do they mean?
8 Things HBO’s “His Dark Materials” Has To Get Right
As Game of Thrones bows out, attention is brought to the upcoming adaption to Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials. In this post, I will highlight the 8 things HBO’s “His Dark Materials” has to get right in order to be a successful adaption and television show. Some of my reasons are straight forward and will be agreed by many fans, and others will be more controversial.
Is It Okay To Justify On-Screen Violence?
After all, there is nothing more satisfying than seeing a smug jerk get the pointy end of the stick. Usually, my attitude is that viewers are free to enjoy or despise any moment in media. But is it justified? I’m not the moralizing type who screams ‘danger’ at a feather falling, you know? However, I think the issue is a bit more complex than ‘yes’ or ‘no’.
Why I Loved The Series Finale To Game of Thrones
It’s common knowledge: the final season of the hit HBO show “Game of Thrones” has been divisive. A couple of hours ago, the final episode aired- and I found it to be impressive. It’s been a long journey with this universe, and I got teary-eyed near the end.
Daenerys Targaryen Is Allowed To Be A Villain
Many are not happy with the twist regarding Daenerys Targaryen. Here’s why I am okay with it, and will always support art that is challenging.
The Humanity Of Daenerys Targaryen
Daenerys Stormborn is a character who walks the tightrope between villainy and heroism. But more importantly, she’s a complex, a well fleshed out character who makes compelling choices.