tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post6463233879734214658..comments2024-03-28T17:08:01.559-04:00Comments on Doux Reviews: Game of Thrones: Lord SnowBillie Douxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-34052063267656331842012-03-17T07:02:29.457-04:002012-03-17T07:02:29.457-04:00I had to start the episode with my paper and pen a...I had to start the episode with my paper and pen again because the Small Council confused me. I think I got there in the end, but wouldn't bet the house on it.<br /><br />Cinematically, this episode was breathtaking. I loved the way that the Wall was shot in blue, making it seem cold and dark. King's Landing, on the other hand, was warm and bright. Not only did it make the show visually interesting, but it made the scene shifts easy to follow.<br /><br />Cersei is interesting to watch. She is so Machiavellian it's terrifying. Imagine having that conversation with a child, much less one's own son. "The truth will be what you make of it." She may not be wrong (after all, "History is written by the victors"), but it is no wonder that Joffrey is such a sadist.<br /><br />I loved the scenes with Ned and his daughters. On the one hand, he has no idea how to interact with Sansa, yet he understands and can talk to Arya very easily. "War is easier than daughters" made me laugh out loud.<br /><br />As an aside, it you get the chance to watch the audio commentary for this episode, don't hesitate. It is done by the three young actors who play the Sark kids. Not only are these three articulate and charming, but it is fascinating to hear them talk about acting with such legends. Well worth the hour.ChrisBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10843864158239536750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-18968947298994689382011-05-09T07:39:35.100-04:002011-05-09T07:39:35.100-04:00Well, if they awoke last week, I'd say this we...Well, if they awoke last week, I'd say this week's theme is comprehension, understanding of just how deep shit they're all in, scuse my French. <br /><br />I loved how this episode built a theme of gathering foreboding and impending doom. It really hit me in that sweet goodbye scene between Catelyn and Ned that just felt so Final, it really scared me. <br /><br />The doom-sense intensified as John realised he's alone at the wall with only thieves for brothers, Tyrion realised that the fight for dominion of Westeros might be larger than Lannister vs Stark, and even that Awesome introduction to Syrio turned chilling as Ned's sombre face was pictured with the sound of steel on steel. <br /><br />No one died this week but it didn't stop me feeling like someone is about to.Harryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14245717671321835284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-80251756499880879642011-05-06T09:06:39.134-04:002011-05-06T09:06:39.134-04:00I am so impressed with this series; I can't ge...I am so impressed with this series; I can't get enough. I just wonder how it is that I never heard of it before. I bought the books and am almost through the first one. They of course give you a lot of insight into the characters and their motivations, but the short chapters, much like the weekly show, leave me gritting my teeth for more. That hour on Sunday night seems to fly by.Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00320534378170932228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-33335965153142846352011-05-04T21:28:57.042-04:002011-05-04T21:28:57.042-04:00I felt this connection last week, probably because...I felt this connection last week, probably because that was the point I really got into the books as well. Still I think Jess is right, they are definitely buckling down for the long haul!<br /><br />Thanks for the review Josie!TVNerdnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-12641340711680012402011-05-04T18:38:07.557-04:002011-05-04T18:38:07.557-04:00I'll thumb wrestle you for awakening dibs, Jes...I'll thumb wrestle you for awakening dibs, Jess. It'll be the Thunderdome of Thumb-Wrestling.Josie Kafkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17892717530356699008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-37789910085123669692011-05-04T17:26:37.383-04:002011-05-04T17:26:37.383-04:00I'm not quite with you yet. I'm enjoying ...I'm not quite with you yet. I'm enjoying the show, but for me, it is still mostly just going through the motions of bringing the books to life. I love seeing all the characters made flesh, but it is only when we get scenes or characterizations that reach beyond what was in the books (at this point) that it really speaks to me. I loved the scene between Robert, Jaime, and Sir Barristan, and the way the final scene shifted from joy to ominous foreboding was great.<br /><br />And I'd still argue that last week was awakening. This week was buckling down or laying in for the long haul, now that they've had their morning coffee and seen reality for what it is. :)Jess Lyndehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14165015932507376656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-9684793138083907062011-05-04T16:27:14.313-04:002011-05-04T16:27:14.313-04:00I've had exactly the same reaction. We're ...I've had exactly the same reaction. We're finally after all the introdutions and the story can kick into gear.<br /><br />Syrio Forel and Arya stole the show in the last scene. Wonderfull.<br /><br />Only 7 episodes to go and then 10 months of waiting for season 2. :( At least the 5th book is coming in July. It's offical, GRRM finished it.Patrykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13662838711958747484noreply@blogger.com