Author Topic: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread (Read 113281 times)

chronovore · « **Reply #420 on:** May 02, 2011, 12:20:25 AM »

Why? Was it bad?

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #421 on:** May 02, 2011, 12:31:24 AM »

Obama's speech, maybe?

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #422 on:** May 02, 2011, 12:52:38 AM »

Quote from: BlueTsunami on May 02, 2011, 12:31:24 AM

Obama's speech, maybe?

Yep. I'll watch it tomorrow.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #423 on:** May 02, 2011, 01:10:16 AM »

I watched around 11:50am and couldn't really get into it fully, due to what happened tonight.

thoughts tomorrow

Diunx · « **Reply #424 on:** May 02, 2011, 01:57:45 AM »

Just watch it, it was good but Viserys meltdown seemed a bit random, in the book she ask someone to bring him to her and they tell him "the Khalesee commands you to go to her" or something and he loses it but here he just randomly appears out of the bushes and star screaming

And again, no wolves.

Diunx · « **Reply #425 on:** May 02, 2011, 01:58:29 AM »

Quote from: fistfulofmetal on May 01, 2011, 10:40:34 PM

i'm guessing they are waiting a bit before they really show us Kings Landing. for budgetary reasons obviously

Yeah I was looking forward to seeing the dragon pit and the red keep.

etiolate · « **Reply #426 on:** May 02, 2011, 04:56:43 AM »

Watching the series, but I haven't read the books. Tonight's episode was a bit dull for most of the runtime. The imp's scenes were the best, and the exiled queen's growth is interesting. I was worried that Kings Landing or whatever its called would be boring and so far it has been.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #427 on:** May 02, 2011, 01:25:55 PM »

I was really disappointed with the King's Landing scenes, especially the council meeting; the actors sped through their lines, and Littlefinger's delivery was so wooden. This carried over into his scene with Catelyn (who's been a great actress through all three episodes). I liked Jaime's tense scene with Ned, and the one with Cersei and Joffery, but just about everything else was just off. BUT Arya's dinner scene was clearly the best of the night

Luckily things rebounded afterward, with good scenes on the Wall (driven by Tyrion) and the Dany stuff, which finally worked. In the previous episodes her scenes were easily the worst aspect, but last night they were good - in no small part due to an increase in screen time for Mormont. Great actor, he really elevates the Dorthraki stuff beyond the natural cheese of that storyline (which gets better as the book progresses).

side notes..

-Lancel Lannister sighting

-very brief Bran scenes. Really liked the one with Old Nan
-The Wall shots look fantastic

etiolate · « **Reply #428 on:** May 02, 2011, 02:44:25 PM »

The wolves adds a visual tension to scenes and would help the King's Landing stuff I think.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #429 on:** May 02, 2011, 02:47:30 PM »

There has been discussion that it's been very hard to get the dogs to cooperate on set.

side note: While the King's Landing stuff fell flat overall, I really liked the scene with Robert and Barriston, and wonder how people unfamiliar with the books perceived it. As a fan of the books, it was fascinating seeing Robert discuss killing one of Barriston's fellow soldiers so freely; Barriston fought alongside the Targs during the rebellion. A new viewer probably watched that thinking "who is this old guy, and why is the camera fixed on his face"

etiolate · « **Reply #430 on:** May 02, 2011, 03:13:07 PM »

That whole scene seemed like wasted time to me. It felt like a bit of character building, but it didn't tie into anything else.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #431 on:** May 02, 2011, 03:14:44 PM »

Yup, makes sense. Worked for fans, but not anyone else. Would have made sense for Robert to at least mention Barriston was on the other side at the time.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #432 on:** May 02, 2011, 08:30:34 PM »

the intro music is so dope
http://winter-is-coming.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Game-Of-Thrones-Official-Show-Open-HBO-Title-sequence.mp3

[youtube=560,345]79Invy0tvOc[/youtube]

also: best scene so far in the show

edit: man with the slow build of the music being all innocent then growing to be more serious as Ned starts to see the truth: his daughter is being trained to be a soldier and not a lady. SO GOOD

dicklaurent · « **Reply #433 on:** May 04, 2011, 10:52:23 PM »

every scene with Tyrion is the best scene in every episode so far

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #434 on:** May 05, 2011, 03:30:00 AM »

The Syrio scene was definitely very good. I wonder how much input Martin had overall but I feel as though he may have influenced these pivotal scenes.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #435 on:** May 08, 2011, 10:02:07 PM »

i get the feeling that if i didn't read the book i may not be enjoying this as much. hard to say. i mean they're really churning through the plot and trimming out a lot of stuff to do it. like i hope this isnt all we see of the joust because they mad a big deal of it being a costly venture and we only see one little round.

Diunx · « **Reply #436 on:** May 08, 2011, 11:03:59 PM »

Just watched the first episode en español

They are taking their sweet ass time to release tonight's episode

cool breeze · « **Reply #437 on:** May 08, 2011, 11:29:57 PM »

Quote from: fistfulofmetal on May 08, 2011, 10:02:07 PM

i get the feeling that if i didn't read the book i may not be enjoying this as much. hard to say. i mean they're really churning through the plot and trimming out a lot of stuff to do it. like i hope this isnt all we see of the joust because they mad a big deal of it being a costly venture and we only see one little round.

so, do they make Lady Stark an even more gigantic bitch in the book?

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #438 on:** May 08, 2011, 11:46:43 PM »

character wise - the show is as faithful as it could be.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #439 on:** May 08, 2011, 11:59:05 PM »

yeah it's crazy how much is being left out

there was also that awesome incident at the end of the tournament that they probably left out

kinda shows how ridiculously huge the book is

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #440 on:** May 09, 2011, 12:04:59 AM »

Anyone who thinks we are going to be seeing huge scale battles and general LOTR-style spectacle in this is high as a kite. Maybe once or twice a series. It's TV. 90% of it HAS to be talking heads, or the budget would be untenable.

cool breeze · « **Reply #441 on:** May 09, 2011, 12:17:37 AM »

so, the book has that sort of action?

I'll probably pick it up this week. I'm enjoying the show.

Quote from: fistfulofmetal on May 08, 2011, 11:46:43 PM

character wise - the show is as faithful as it could be.

oh, ok. It would be practically impossible to make Lady Stark a bigger bitch.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #442 on:** May 09, 2011, 01:39:01 AM »

Quote from: Cormacaroni on May 09, 2011, 12:04:59 AM

Anyone who thinks we are going to be seeing huge scale battles and general LOTR-style spectacle in this is high as a kite. Maybe once or twice a series. It's TV. 90% of it HAS to be talking heads, or the budget would be untenable.

well i meant plot-wise

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #443 on:** May 09, 2011, 01:48:45 AM »

A ton of plot has to be cut as well, but you can be sure they will be starting the cuts with the most expensive to film.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #444 on:** May 09, 2011, 02:45:35 AM »

Quote from: Cormacaroni on May 09, 2011, 01:48:45 AM

A ton of plot has to be cut as well, but you can be sure they will be starting the cuts with the most expensive to film.

yeah, definitely right about that

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #445 on:** May 09, 2011, 03:09:24 AM »

Sooo much exposition this ep, and yet imo it was the best episode of the season thus far. Much of the exposition flowed well enough, with a couple hiccups (that Viserys scene in the bath).

So far all the Wall stuff has been amazing, and tonight was no exception; the Wall also had the best exposition scene imo (Thorne's tale about his ranger outing beyond the Wall). Great introduction of Sam, and I love how the other night's watch members have been involved thus far.

The King's Landing stuff was way better this ep; liked Littlefinger a lot more, and I really liked the introduction of Gendry.

Seems like the show is finding its legs after a somewhat troublesome (but still good) start. Most of the early reviews have said the 5th and especially 6th episodes are very strong, and I can't wait.

GilloD · « **Reply #446 on:** May 09, 2011, 05:57:06 AM »

There's so much internal monologue that it';s hard to dramatize the enormous amount of information the audience is missing out on.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #447 on:** May 09, 2011, 07:14:50 AM »

yessssss, it finished downloading just as i finished dinner. It is on, sers, it is ON.

dicklaurent · « **Reply #448 on:** May 09, 2011, 03:49:21 PM »

tyrion noooooooooo

brob · « **Reply #449 on:** May 09, 2011, 08:49:25 PM »

really enjoying the show. Reading what other people, who have read the books, have to say is interesting. I'm not having any issues with the pacing and most of the story-lines are well worth their screen time. I think I'll be picking up the books next chance I get (summer, probably).

Diunx · « **Reply #450 on:** May 10, 2011, 02:12:25 AM »

Best episode so far, Ghost looks fucking awesome! next week they will introduce the Knight of Flower and the awesomeness that is Bronn

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #451 on:** May 10, 2011, 08:11:14 AM »

carcetti, epic creeper

Diunx · « **Reply #452 on:** May 10, 2011, 09:11:10 AM »

Sam looks like a weebo pedo that weird beard doesn't help.

Dickie Dee · « **Reply #453 on:** May 11, 2011, 05:25:18 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on May 09, 2011, 03:09:24 AM

Sooo much exposition this ep, and yet imo it was the best episode of the season thus far. Much of the exposition flowed well enough, with a couple hiccups (that Viserys scene in the bath).

So far all the Wall stuff has been amazing, and tonight was no exception; the Wall also had the best exposition scene imo (Thorne's tale about his ranger outing beyond the Wall). Great introduction of Sam, and I love how the other night's watch members have been involved thus far.

The King's Landing stuff was way better this ep; liked Littlefinger a lot more, and I really liked the introduction of Gendry.

Seems like the show is finding its legs after a somewhat troublesome (but still good) start. Most of the early reviews have said the 5th and especially 6th episodes are very strong, and I can't wait.

All that exposition was handled surprisingly well as they (almost mostly) happened alongside character moments with them naturally discussing the world around them.

It actually made me think back to how sharp those redlettermedia prequel reviews were about how characters and exposition was handled:

*shot of one character sitting down woodenly discussing plot points -> cut to opposite character sitting across woodenly discussing plot points*

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #454 on:** May 11, 2011, 06:20:58 PM »

Its annoying reading the comments in regards to pace. Some people are angry its moving at breakneck speeds then you've got people complaining that a good chunk of this episode was devoted to exposition. Some people are forgetting that this isn't a show for the fans but fans and newcomers all.

GilloD · « **Reply #455 on:** May 15, 2011, 11:14:17 AM »

HOLY FUCK. Just made it to

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the wedding massacare in Storm of Swords. Martin just butchered the entire cast of the fucking novel. Who's left? Is Book 4 like JON SNOWS ADVENTURES IN LORD-DOM? Because I'm fucking exhuatsed of THE CONTINUING ADVENTURES OF ARYA STARK: GIRL RANGER dfhgfdjfd ommggggggg

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CajoleJuice · « **Reply #456 on:** May 15, 2011, 11:15:35 AM »

I clicked on this thread, saw that spoiler, and absent-mindedly clicked on it. I read about 8 words before going OH FUCK. Oops.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #457 on:** May 15, 2011, 11:20:24 AM »

god dammit can we keep book spoilers somewhere else

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #458 on:** May 15, 2011, 11:25:34 AM »

Nah, it's my bad. Not GilloD's fault at all.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #459 on:** May 15, 2011, 10:00:22 PM »

fucking loved that episode.

cool breeze · « **Reply #460 on:** May 15, 2011, 10:02:15 PM »

great episode

penis, gays, and fighting. plus an announcement that episode 7 is a week early on HBO Go right after episode 6 next week

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #461 on:** May 15, 2011, 10:06:03 PM »

FUCKING TIME WARNER NOT SUPPORTING HBO GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have a strong feeling as to what's going to happen in episode 7.
if you havent read the book then don't read this. this speculation is a spoiler:

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THEY'RE GONNA KILL NED :'(

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Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #462 on:** May 15, 2011, 10:22:25 PM »

Quote from: fistfulofmetal on May 15, 2011, 10:06:03 PM

FUCKING TIME WARNER NOT SUPPORTING HBO GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have a strong feeling as to what's going to happen in episode 7.
if you havent read the book then don't read this. this speculation is a spoiler:
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THEY'RE GONNA KILL NED :'(
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I'm so not looking forward to reliving that once more. It was hard enough in the book.

cool breeze · « **Reply #463 on:** May 15, 2011, 11:47:02 PM »

I'm not reading that spoiler but if it involves Ayra or Jon, I'll be pissed by this time next week.

Diunx · « **Reply #464 on:** May 16, 2011, 12:22:29 AM »

Episode 7 being on HBO go next week pretty much means is gonna be on the internet that same day

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #465 on:** May 16, 2011, 01:11:38 AM »

Great episode. Caught the 11pm showing in HD at my mom's cousin's house

Some of the scenes dragged on too long (that Renly/Loras scene, and the Robert/Cersei scene), but the lack of exposition made things run smoothly overall.

If episode 7 is truly the ep people will be talking about, I have to question the idea of putting it online early. I guess it will guarentee buzz/word of mouth and translate into good ratings, but it's still odd.

spoilers

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ep 6 is called The Golden Crown, so we know what that's about. I'm guessing Robert will go on his hunt in that episode, and return injured/die in ep 7. If that's the case, Ned would die in ep8 unless they rush things. Dunno, I don't think ep7 makes sense as a place for that big event.

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Diunx · « **Reply #466 on:** May 16, 2011, 02:04:01 AM »

Well I'm glad I got to see Lily Allen's little brother's dick before dying thanks hbo.

So glad they included a fight between the kingslayer and ned, so awesome

etiolate · « **Reply #467 on:** May 16, 2011, 05:12:37 AM »

A ton of plot revelation and shock and developments this episode, also, very bloody. It's interesting that this episode signals the turning point, when things really start to get going, and may be the best so far, but is also the most horrifying in manners of violence and human actions.

Still, there were many visual mishaps in the storytelling that threw me out of the fiction. One, the flaccid penis after fucking a girl. It ruined the illusion in a time of easy porn access. Weird, but true. Also, there was one other mishap, which I cannot remember right now. I think it involved the spider and the whore house owner, but I am sure. I just know that it threw me off as well.

dicklaurent · « **Reply #468 on:** May 16, 2011, 07:16:44 PM »

very nice episode. enjoyed this one a lot. but yeah it might be moving at a bit too fast pace. it felt like I was missing out on some plot during this one. but really enjoyed it anyway. might have to look up in the book if I missed out on stuff, damn.

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #469 on:** May 16, 2011, 07:20:27 PM »

hopefully the split the next 2 books into two season each.

GilloD · « **Reply #470 on:** May 16, 2011, 08:18:26 PM »

Quote from: TheInfelicitousDandy on May 16, 2011, 07:20:27 PM

hopefully the split the next 2 books into two season each.

Book 2 and 3 could easily be crammed into 1 longer season. 2 really drags it's feet

Book 2/3 spoilers

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Arya's CRAAAZY ADVENTURES could easily be condensed. All the Renly/Stannis nonsense could be over and done in 3 or 4 eps. Even Theon's coup could be introduced, concieved and executed in like 5 episodes. Book 2 has a lot of padding and moving pieces around that could be chopped out

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Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #471 on:** May 16, 2011, 10:41:55 PM »

ACOK has a lot of "filler" that could be cut out for the show. I use the quotation marks because many people complain about the exposition and lack of action throughout much of ACOK. To me there's so much depth and domino pieces that it's great. I think it could be done in 10 episodes, although I'd prefer 11-12 so the pace isn't so fast; I'd imagine the first few episodes will be burdened with exposition and introducing new characters (Stannis especially).

Splitting ASOS into two 10 episode seasons would be great. I can think of a perfect place for that first season to end...

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #472 on:** May 16, 2011, 10:53:09 PM »

The problem with cutting out 'filler' is that we don't know what is just background color and what is just the start of a long-term plotline. Presumably the producers of the show have got plenty of input direct from the source on what is safe to cut though.

Loved last night's ep, shit is starting to hit the fan. Blood and guts galore.

It's starting to bother me that Sean Bean constantly looks like he just wet his pants in fear. A bit of concern is certainly warranted in his situation, but he is supposed to be stoic.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #473 on:** May 17, 2011, 05:05:14 AM »

Sean Bean is perfect. in everything.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #474 on:** May 17, 2011, 07:08:30 AM »

Explain the constant buh buh buh face then. I want to hand him a tissue and pat him on the back most of the time he's on screen

Diunx · « **Reply #475 on:** May 17, 2011, 02:06:27 PM »

I just read on gaf that the Black Fish is not in this season! what is this folly?

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #476 on:** May 17, 2011, 09:11:35 PM »

Quote from: Cormacaroni on May 17, 2011, 07:08:30 AM

Explain the constant buh buh buh face then. I want to hand him a tissue and pat him on the back most of the time he's on screen

shhhhhhhhhhhhhh

The kid who plays Bran is a great actor! I havent seen a lot of people mention it. Very surprising. None of his lines feel forced. really natural.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #477 on:** May 17, 2011, 09:48:59 PM »

Seems like there's a major debate over book details every week on WiC. Usually it boils down to nitpicking or an insistence that the show replicate the books 100%, but this week I agree with the fans: I really don't like what the show has done with Renly. The sex stuff doesn't bother me, although I would have preferred a better reveal of their relationship.

Making Renly a pansy is such an odd, stupid move. In the books Renly participates in the jousting Tourney and eventually loses to The Hound; he's also one of Robert's hunting partners. Physically he's the spitting image of his brother during the rebellion: tall, strong, pure badass. So why is he a lanky baby in the series, scared of blood?

I "get" the general idea of Loras influencing Renly, it makes sense and will be interesting to watch later in the series. But I just hate the idea of Renly being some court cretin afraid of his own shadow. And speaking of Loras, why does the actor look like he's never visited a gym in his life? Loras is one of the most accomplished fighters in the series. I must say it's puzzling that the producers didn't set up some type of 300-esque gym program to get some of these guys in shape.

Diunx · « **Reply #478 on:** May 17, 2011, 09:52:06 PM »

Quote from: fistfulofmetal on May 17, 2011, 09:11:35 PM

Quote from: Cormacaroni on May 17, 2011, 07:08:30 AM
Explain the constant buh buh buh face then. I want to hand him a tissue and pat him on the back most of the time he's on screen

shhhhhhhhhhhhhh

The kid who plays Bran is a great actor! I havent seen a lot of people mention it. Very surprising. None of his lines feel forced. really natural.

He has a big fanbase on 4chan...

Diunx · « **Reply #479 on:** May 18, 2011, 01:15:22 AM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on May 17, 2011, 09:48:59 PM

Seems like there's a major debate over book details every week on WiC. Usually it boils down to nitpicking or an insistence that the show replicate the books 100%, but this week I agree with the fans: I really don't like what the show has done with Renly. The sex stuff doesn't bother me, although I would have preferred a better reveal of their relationship.

Making Renly a pansy is such an odd, stupid move. In the books Renly participates in the jousting Tourney and eventually loses to The Hound; he's also one of Robert's hunting partners. Physically he's the spitting image of his brother during the rebellion: tall, strong, pure badass. So why is he a lanky baby in the series, scared of blood?

I "get" the general idea of Loras influencing Renly, it makes sense and will be interesting to watch later in the series. But I just hate the idea of Renly being some court cretin afraid of his own shadow. And speaking of Loras, why does the actor look like he's never visited a gym in his life? Loras is one of the most accomplished fighters in the series. I must say it's puzzling that the producers didn't set up some type of 300-esque gym program to get some of these guys in shape.

Yeah, I really don't get why they decided to change Renly that much, he was pretty brave in the books and here he is some craven( yeah I'm pissed off about they saying coward instead in the show) that fears the sight of blood.

Some gaffer that apparently knows the guy playing Loras said that he and the guy that plays Renly decided to hit the gym before season 2 starts shooting so hopefully they will look like proper medieval warriors next season.

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Author Topic: Official Game of Thrones (HBO) thread (Read 113281 times)