Today I read a post on one of my mailing lists where someone linked to a rather entertaining review of Game of Thrones by someone who didn't like it:

Lame of ThronesI laughed and enjoyed the article, but I was boggling every second at how different Greg Olears reaction was to mine. I was already a fan of the books. (Which may be deteriorating, I' ( Read more... )

Watched Game of Thrones episode, "Blackwater", today. Twice.

What a fine TV show that is.

( And what a fine character they've made of Tyrion... )

Today I watched the first episode of season 2 of Game of Thrones, which would be A Clash of Kings if they were entitling it like the books.

( A few thoughts... )

A new trailer for the coming season of A Game of Thrones.

Ooooh.

"I understand the way this game is played." Oh, Tyrion!

Gentleman's Quarterly has named Peter Dinkledge Stud of the Year. I found his reactions amusing; interesting to see him as himself, rather than as Tyrion.

I like Lindy West's assessment of Game of Thrones: "...Dinklage emerged not only as Throne's unlikely moral center and comic relief but as its breakout star."

I would agree with that.

Political advice from Game of Thrones:


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After feeling physically good and energetic all week, I slept badly last night - waking up with allergy symptoms - then slept late and felt exhausted all day. Huh. I liked last week better.

Anyway, did the following:

• Breakfast at IKEA. Delish. And except for a few pieces of extremely delicious potato, it accorded with my Eat By Design plans ( Read more... )

So frustrating.

There's an official teaser for season two of The Game of Kings on George R.R. Martin's not-blog and elsewhere online. Only I can't see it becuase it's blocked to Canadians. And it's not on YouTube yet as far as I can see.

Can someone tell me what it says? What it shows?

This afternoon I watched the first four episodes again with lunacy_gal, Chris, Janet, and Tasia ( Read more... )

Fans of A Game of Thrones might like this family tree:

Families.

It's simple, no spoilers, and has nice graphics. I love the way the Stark Direwolves are included, with Benjen and Jon Snow on the Wall.