Author Archives: Laura Stone

Game of Thrones 3.8 – Second Sons

Arya is waiting to smash in non-believers faces.

Arya is waiting to smash in non-believers faces.

Previously! This week…guys, I can’t even.  I have lost the ability to even with this show.  How does it get better every week?  If you were meh about this episode, then I want you to sit in the corner and think about what you’ve done.  When you can say you’re sorry, I’ll forgive you.

Also, there was literal nail biting from me while watching, and it was mostly centered around what was going to happen to gloriously shirtless Gendry. Continue reading

Game of Thrones 3.7 – The Bear and The Maiden Fair

 

[LIZARDLY PURRING]

[LIZARDLY PURRING]

Previously! This week: Theon Greyjoy would just really like to take a nap, the Wildling’s Warg has a serious case of the fedora-wearing Nice Guys, and did that muh fuh seriously just insult the Mother of Dragons…on Mother’s Day?

 (I tried to get an interview with the bear featured in this episode, but they told me no, he’s a live bear and would literally rip my face off. So, thanks for making me look stupid, bear. What a jerk.) Continue reading

Game of Thrones 3.6 – The Climb

It ain't an ice-covered Machu Pichuu, that much we can say.

It ain’t an ice-covered Machu Pichuu, that much we can say.

Previously.  Again, this is the fastest hour on television.  I’m looking at my notes, still not able to believe how much was packed in this episode without it feeling like it was too much. Let’s get right to it.

Obligatory reminder: I’m a show-watcher, not a book reader. Don’t spoil me or the readers for funsies, because that’s uncool. (And don’t pick at people for not having details right when we’re going off the show.  It’s irrelevant to your enjoyment of the books or program, I promise. You can always scroll or X out.) Continue reading

Game of Thrones 3.5 – Kissed By Fire

Oh, so NOW you don't want to be Daddy's Girl, Cersei?

Oh, so NOW you don’t want to be Daddy’s Girl, Cersei?

PREVIOUSLY.  There are no signs of this show slowing down. If Game of Thrones were a mathematical equation, it would be y = x * 6reanimations/3baby jars + 1 Khaleesi to the 3rd power of Dragon (which we all know is a rational numerical representation of awesome).

OBLIGATORY REMINDER: I am NOT a book reader. If it’s not made to be important on the show (for a non-book reader) then I might not know all the nuances that a book reader would. Please keep in mind that book readers are aware of tiny details that we show-watchers aren’t. Don’t be shady, be a lady. (aka: Don’t be a pedant, even if someone is Wrong On The Internet.) Continue reading

Game of Thrones 3.4 – And Now His Watch Is Ended

It's soon to be Queen Margaery! Pfft, okay, then and the King.

It’s soon to be Queen Margaery! Hip hip HOORAY! Pfft, okay, then…and the King. …hooray.

Forgive me for the lateness today, but I had minor surgery this morning. (Elective.  I now have three arms, hooray!)  ALSO, I WAS A LITTLE DRUNK ON MY OWN POWER LAST NIGHT because I called it, and it feels good. Let’s get to it! Continue reading

Game of Thrones 3.3 – Walk of Punishment

I got this, I got this, JEEZ.

I got this, I got this, JEEZ.

PREVIOUSLY: Dragons, nip slips (as in, slipped off by knife-point), Theon has a mysterious friend, and Wargs! And I realized tonight that the Wildling’s Warg is Mackenzie Crook. Aww, I like him.  Which means he’ll probably get raped.  Because there is a LOT of reference to rape in this episode, and I’m gathering that it’s a big ol’ rape-apalooza in the books, which…urgh. No me gusta.

ALSO: remember that Catelyn’s sister had a son with the Bad Touch-Boob Sucking (we referred to him in the past as Bad Boob for short.  Look, when your kid is old enough to be a Belieber, it’s time to get them off your teat.)  Onward, fellow fen! Continue reading

Game of Thrones 3.2 – Dark Wings, Dark Words

Gendry, Arya and Cartman go for a walk in the woods. I would like to lodge a complaint at the complete lack of shirtless Gendry.

Gendry, Arya, and Cartman go for a walk in the woods. I would like to lodge a complaint at the complete lack of shirtless Gendry.

Previously on Game of Thrones: The Kingslayer flirt/fights with Brienne. Bran can’t walk and regularly gets The Shine. Jon is miserable and longs for a cuddle. Arya is the sassiest 12-year-old girl with a sword in all the land. Margaery werqs it and King Weaselteat continues to be the worst. On with this week’s episode!

(Regular reminder that I am NOT a book reader, which means that if it hasn’t aired on HBO, I don’t know it. Also: the show isn’t the same as the books in regards to character, spelling, etc. in some cases. So…who’s got two thumbs and is not a book reader? This gal!) Continue reading

The Walking Dead 3.16 – Welcome to the Tombs

I'm still shipping this pretty damn hard.

I’m still shipping this pretty damn hard.

Well.  That one thing I won’t put outside a cut was certainly shocking.  Totally didn’t see that coming. Also, Dear AMC: I would like 22 full one hour episodes of this show instead of only 16.  You got the coin, come on.  Pony up. Love, Me.

And I am kissing my fingers at the delicious evil that is The Governor. What a fantastic character to squirm over all season.
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Game of Thrones 3.1 – Valar Dohaeris

Why don't any of these people wear hats?

Why don’t any of these people wear hats?

Welcome back, friends, to the fastest hour on television. (How am I shocked when the episode is over every single time? ) Previously on Game of Thrones: incest! Murder! War! King Weaselteat getting a Tyrion smack down!

(And if you’re new to the site, welcome! We’re a NON-HATE place. This is where you come to ride out your buzz of excitement with fellow fans. No dickish behavior, no character bashing, no rude comments. You literally have the rest of the internet for that stuff, you know?) Continue reading

Walking Dead 3.15 – This Sorrowful Life

“I don’t know why I do the things I do. Never did.  I’m a damn mystery to myself.” – Merle Dixon

This is the only nice moment in the whole show. Look at how pretty they both are, aww.

This is the only nice moment in the whole show. Look at how pretty they both are, aww.

Tonight’s episode has everyone getting down to their ultimate core, to who they truly are inside.  It’s not always pretty, but DAMN does it make for fine television.  If you’ve not watched this episode, you’re going to want to fix that before reading this.  Trust me, it’s an episode you do NOT want to be spoiled on – I’ll still be here when you’re done. Continue reading