Game of Thrones and other TV shenanigans - Page 8

***Demi-God*** · 05-31-2012, 08:16 AM

Also, I'm not sure if it was mentioned, but a few episodes back when Renly and Stannis meet, I loved this moment: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I40tnoYRFrY

I don't think it was in the books but it made me chuckle.

Servo · 05-31-2012, 04:11 PM

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Yeah, but that's the problem with real life - very tough to find actors who are both large and agile. From my memory, the Clegane brothers were both excellent warriors beyond being brutes. Hard to kill and fight because they were big, strong and fast whereas in the show they just chop people in half. Monsters. And Sandor is supposed to be the quick one. Bronn's advantage was also being unnoble in his manner (victory at the Eyrie). They've also made Bronn far more sauve in this show which gives him more mystique. He was a brute himself, albeit an intelligent brute, in the books.

There were few who could match the Clegane brothers (couple of the Kingsguard, Jamie especially, Briene on some level, one or two of the Night's watch and, of course, the Red Viper.) so I still would say Bronn would lose. But I see how the show makes the case against it.

Pretty much this. There are several times in the books where Sandor is talked about as being one of the most talented swordsmen in Westeros. Jamie (who himself is one, if not the best) admits this a few times. I just like the character a lot, there's a great duality to him. He's brutal and severe, but you can tell there's a heart in there somewhere. His brother on the other hand appears to be a complete sociopath, basically someone you want dead in the worst way possible.

Don't clicky if you haven't read the books:

Servo · 05-31-2012, 04:16 PM

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Maybe I'm using brute to broadly. What I was implying was that Bronn is a fighter, always and ever. He has no scruples so long as he wins. He was never the biggest or the strongest or even the fastest (I think the books give that to Loras and Jamie) but he always sets out to win. Like a physical manifestation of Tyrion's mind. He's a mercenary brawler who finds a way to survive any situation. I don't mean brute as "big dumb strong" but rather in this sense. And yes, he'd definitely give Sandor a good fight.

Probably scoundrel is more an apt term. And I do definitely like the character, I youtubed the fight scene from the Eerie, very well done, and did the book justice I think. Especially his line at the end lol.

ACt · 06-01-2012, 12:42 PM

Servo · 06-03-2012, 12:44 AM

On a side note, Ser Barristan should not be nicknamed "The Bold", it should be "The BAUCE". In his prime he could probably beat just about anyone in the current story of Westeros.

Shrike · 06-03-2012, 07:11 AM

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On a side note, Ser Barristan should not be nicknamed "The Bold", it should be "The BAUCE". In his prime he could probably beat just about anyone in the current story of Westeros.

I'd put Barristan above everyone currently alive. And above most dead people, too, when I am at that. Names which come as those who could maybe defeat him come with Arthur Dayne, Jaime Lannister, Sandor Cleagne. No joke.

ACt · 06-03-2012, 09:27 AM

Barristan is awesome. I hope we get more back story on him.

Servo · 06-03-2012, 01:19 PM

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Barristan is awesome. I hope we get more back story on him.

Hell, after all is said and done with the current story line, some prequel stuff would absolutely own. Martin has already laid enough infrastructure at this point. Of course, he is in his early 60's, and doesn't look terribly healthy, so he better get on the fucking ball.

ACt · 06-03-2012, 02:48 PM

Yeah, he's got a lot of history that is hinted at and not fully laid out - which is neat because it gives a layer to the events, but bad because you REALLY want to know what went down. But if he never lets the history out, I'm OK with it. I am only concerned that the books should be finished and he doesn't Jordon us.

He has apparently given the layout to the show should he not make it. So there's that. Won't be surprised if there is a similar contingency for a ghost writer to finish the series.

xxMESTxx · 06-04-2012, 03:24 PM

Holy shit. Zombies!

Was kind of hoping that the fatty that couldn't run would get eaten. The dragons were kind of cool. Something I don't get though, didn't Rob send those guys to Winterfell to take it back for him? Seems like he'd be pissed that they fucked shit up and burnt everything.

The zombies and the king beyond the wall are my new interest. Also, thought it was really lame that the little girl passed on learning how to be a faceless assassin.

***Demi-God*** · 06-05-2012, 09:20 AM

I haven't watched the new one yet, but I will do soon and come here to WHOOOOOP about it.

But I just wanted to show you all the new Breaking Bad poster:

ACt · 06-05-2012, 10:13 PM

Wow. That was probably my least favourite episode of this show. Really stilted and poorly spliced together - not to mention a handful of quibbles that I felt would have captured the theme better.

Biggest complaint would be the daylight, open for all to see, yet ignoring Sam, Others. What the hell? Way to take the in the shadows, attack by night big bad and lay it out for all to see. Don't get it, don't like it. Just know they are going to skimp us on the entire fight at the Fist of the First Men, having Sam stumble in with everyone dead or run off... just like most fights in this show.

Ah well, see you next season.

Mest - yes. Rob got Roose Bolton to send his bastard son and men in to rescue his brothers from Theon. They didn't decide to do the scene - read the books.

ACt · 06-05-2012, 10:15 PM

Oh yeah, and I'd like to add - where the flying furry fuck is Ghost?! Seriously... why even give Jon a fucking direwolf?!

OG · 06-05-2012, 11:17 PM

Well i liked it, arya and dragonz and zombies. lol

i had hoped arya would go with the guy to learn new tricks, but she is still a kid, she knows her family is going whack. family duties lol

same with sansa in the previous episode, i had hoped she would go with the dude but nope, she got replaced lol i really thought joffery would stick with her but i guess his mother's influences are still strong.

***Demi-God*** · 06-06-2012, 12:12 AM

Yeah I quite enjoyed it, perhaps it skipped around a lot, but still worked well. The Others looks pretty badass, way better than they did in the first episode.

05-31-2012, 08:16 AM	#106
*Demi-God* BEST Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 5,263 Thanks: 2,811 Thanked 6,859 Times in 2,435 Posts	Re: Game of Thrones and other TV shenanigans Also, I'm not sure if it was mentioned, but a few episodes back when Renly and Stannis meet, I loved this moment: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I40tnoYRFrY I don't think it was in the books but it made me chuckle.

06-01-2012, 12:42 PM	#109
ACt Heart Wizard Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Halls of Irreverence Posts: 3,249 Thanks: 5,321 Thanked 18,675 Times in 4,842 Posts	Re: Game of Thrones and other TV shenanigans Yeah, the Martells are pretty fantastic all around, especially Oberyn and his daughters. Can't wait for their introduction into the show. Which reminds me - the casting of Margaery Tyrell. Anyone (who's read the books) feel she's too dark, too old (she's supposed to be 16 but is played by a 29-year-old) and would have made a far better choice for Arianne Martell? I'm really not sure how she'll stack up as the show progresses, but she's certainly going to look like a cradle robber trying to marry Joffery. __________________ It's amazing to me that, unlike in the real world, people on the internet will wear "everyone thinks I'm a moron" as a badge of honour.

06-03-2012, 12:44 AM	#110
Servo For office Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: In the not too distant future... Age: 29 Posts: 487 Thanks: 5,627 Thanked 2,416 Times in 1,050 Posts	Re: Game of Thrones and other TV shenanigans On a side note, Ser Barristan should not be nicknamed "The Bold", it should be "The BAUCE". In his prime he could probably beat just about anyone in the current story of Westeros. __________________

06-03-2012, 09:27 AM	#112
ACt Heart Wizard Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Halls of Irreverence Posts: 3,249 Thanks: 5,321 Thanked 18,675 Times in 4,842 Posts	Re: Game of Thrones and other TV shenanigans Barristan is awesome. I hope we get more back story on him. __________________ It's amazing to me that, unlike in the real world, people on the internet will wear "everyone thinks I'm a moron" as a badge of honour.

06-03-2012, 02:48 PM	#114
ACt Heart Wizard Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Halls of Irreverence Posts: 3,249 Thanks: 5,321 Thanked 18,675 Times in 4,842 Posts	Re: Game of Thrones and other TV shenanigans Yeah, he's got a lot of history that is hinted at and not fully laid out - which is neat because it gives a layer to the events, but bad because you REALLY want to know what went down. But if he never lets the history out, I'm OK with it. I am only concerned that the books should be finished and he doesn't Jordon us. He has apparently given the layout to the show should he not make it. So there's that. Won't be surprised if there is a similar contingency for a ghost writer to finish the series. __________________ It's amazing to me that, unlike in the real world, people on the internet will wear "everyone thinks I'm a moron" as a badge of honour.

06-04-2012, 03:24 PM	#115
xxMESTxx EffYouSeeKay Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: The Mountains Age: 21 Posts: 908 Thanks: 1,343 Thanked 606 Times in 300 Posts	Re: Game of Thrones and other TV shenanigans Holy shit. Zombies! Was kind of hoping that the fatty that couldn't run would get eaten. The dragons were kind of cool. Something I don't get though, didn't Rob send those guys to Winterfell to take it back for him? Seems like he'd be pissed that they fucked shit up and burnt everything. The zombies and the king beyond the wall are my new interest. Also, thought it was really lame that the little girl passed on learning how to be a faceless assassin. __________________ "Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever." -M. K. Gandhi

06-05-2012, 09:20 AM	#116
*Demi-God* BEST Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 5,263 Thanks: 2,811 Thanked 6,859 Times in 2,435 Posts	Re: Game of Thrones and other TV shenanigans I haven't watched the new one yet, but I will do soon and come here to WHOOOOOP about it. But I just wanted to show you all the new Breaking Bad poster:

06-05-2012, 10:13 PM	#117
ACt Heart Wizard Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Halls of Irreverence Posts: 3,249 Thanks: 5,321 Thanked 18,675 Times in 4,842 Posts	Re: Game of Thrones and other TV shenanigans Wow. That was probably my least favourite episode of this show. Really stilted and poorly spliced together - not to mention a handful of quibbles that I felt would have captured the theme better. Biggest complaint would be the daylight, open for all to see, yet ignoring Sam, Others. What the hell? Way to take the in the shadows, attack by night big bad and lay it out for all to see. Don't get it, don't like it. Just know they are going to skimp us on the entire fight at the Fist of the First Men, having Sam stumble in with everyone dead or run off... just like most fights in this show. Ah well, see you next season. Mest - yes. Rob got Roose Bolton to send his bastard son and men in to rescue his brothers from Theon. They didn't decide to do the scene - read the books. __________________ It's amazing to me that, unlike in the real world, people on the internet will wear "everyone thinks I'm a moron" as a badge of honour.

06-05-2012, 10:15 PM	#118
ACt Heart Wizard Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Halls of Irreverence Posts: 3,249 Thanks: 5,321 Thanked 18,675 Times in 4,842 Posts	Re: Game of Thrones and other TV shenanigans Oh yeah, and I'd like to add - where the flying furry fuck is Ghost?! Seriously... why even give Jon a fucking direwolf?! __________________ It's amazing to me that, unlike in the real world, people on the internet will wear "everyone thinks I'm a moron" as a badge of honour.

06-05-2012, 11:17 PM	#119
OG [잊지 말아요] Join Date: Aug 2005 Age: 25 Posts: 7,624 Thanks: 2,234 Thanked 4,183 Times in 1,816 Posts	Re: Game of Thrones and other TV shenanigans Well i liked it, arya and dragonz and zombies. lol i had hoped arya would go with the guy to learn new tricks, but she is still a kid, she knows her family is going whack. family duties lol same with sansa in the previous episode, i had hoped she would go with the dude but nope, she got replaced lol i really thought joffery would stick with her but i guess his mother's influences are still strong. __________________

06-06-2012, 12:12 AM	#120
*Demi-God* BEST Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 5,263 Thanks: 2,811 Thanked 6,859 Times in 2,435 Posts	Re: Game of Thrones and other TV shenanigans Yeah I quite enjoyed it, perhaps it skipped around a lot, but still worked well. The Others looks pretty badass, way better than they did in the first episode.

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