Sequels in the Alien franchise are always fraught with risk. Very few have been received positively, even when Ridley Scott is at the helm. So what happens when you fire up the sequel machine 45 years after the first installment to make a sequel without the iconic director? Find out by listening to our review of Alien: Romulus.
Jim & A.Ron are back for more of that HOTD action, this time with readings from Martin’s Targaryen history book, “Fire & Blood,” to match each episode of the season we just watched. This week’s reading: pg.414 p.3 through pg.418 p.1 and pg.422 p.2 through the end of pg.426 Next week’s reading: pg.428 p.2 through…
Jim and A.Ron are covering one of Ridley Scott’s best films, and that’s saying something! Alien (1979) has great set design, special effects, and direction. Whether you are watching it for the first or fifteenth time, there are so many clever details in this movie that you’re sure to be entertained. What do sheep guts, snake parts, and a human skull have in common? Listen in to find out!
Now that House of the Dragon season 2 has ended, we’ve invited Maester Anthony to join us for our wrapup podcast so we can have talk all about what went right and what went wrong. Oh, and tapestries. He has gleaned vast knowledge of tapestries from his podcasting travails. Theme song: Game of Thrones (80’s…
After a harrowing encounter with Blood and Cheese, comedian Steve Ausburne is amped up for season 2. Anthony and Steve both love Rhaenys and are hopeful for a few lesser plotlines like Alyn and Aegon’s hapless goons. Follow Steve on instagram: @ausfest
Steve and Anthony discuss Criston Cole’s character. Then Prof. Valerie Garver and Anthony discuss the tapestry.
The ravens have arrived from the roost. The mess they left behind is incredible. King Jimhaerys and Lord Commander A.Ron have some of the answers you seek. Who grabbed Otto? Can Ulf and Hugh be called upon to attack King’s Landing on their dragons? Ulf = Jar Jar? And get an update on what is dropping soon in the HOTD: House of the Dragon feed on Bald Move!
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas is one of the most famous revenge stories ever told. This adaptation features Richard Harris, Jim Caviezel, and Guy Pearce. This movie came out in the era of hero-centered adventure movies full of action and good-looking actors. Go on this famous revenge tale with Jim and A.Ron and they walk through the multi-leveled machinations. Déconner et découvrir.
The season finale of House of the Dragon is here! King Jimhaerys and Lord Commander A.Ron gather the council to discuss the visions, lore, and characters. Whip out that crab claw for a “handy” map of the playing field. Get a breakdown of Daemon’s Weirwood-induced vision. And look to the future of season three!
What will the Season Finale hold? Steve and Anthony voice our appreciation for the Red Sowing and look forward to the finale.