Game of Thrones Series
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Game of Thrones Series
... is on TV
Any1 watching?
I was a fan of the book, and I think that series has a nice potential.
One thing I don't like from the 10 minute preview is British Accent. I hate it -.- I also think that acting is not astonishing.
Also plot is important.
Some time ago I watched THe Legend of The Seeker, and that was the best fantasy series I have ever seen (you can watch it on youtube now). GoT seems to be more dark, but not "climatic". The cut-scenes in castle from the preview wasn't best imo. I mean there should be more life in the castle, it was too static. Also the scene in the woods wasn't perfect. The commander guy should be much more aggresive and tell this coward what he will do with him if he fail him again. I mean there should be more emotions here, while there are no emotions ata all in many scenes.
I just think Brits cant make a good TV fantasy series. I personally really dislike Brit's temperament. It might seem nice in some situations, but it is non-emotional, and that is really bad, cos our life is all about emotions.
BTW, Merlin was also screwed, although it didn't have the potential from the very begining for me.
Despite that things I said, I like Casanova made by BBC, cos it has more humour, and well it is much, much more emotional than standard British humour.. THey even make laugh of themselves in this movie so I really appreciated it.
Anyway,
Comments are welcome. What do you think the series is going to be? Have u seen the 1st episode?
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You should watch some of the Finnish series. The British ones are quite good IMHO.Diukon wrote:I just think Brits cant make a good series.
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Oh, I had forgotten about Game of Thrones.
Downloading it now, thanks for the reminder.
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It's been a while since I was on the site, but I figured I would check in because I first heard about the "Song of Fire & Ice" series from this website, and I am interested in people's reaction to the first episode.
I thought the show accurately reflected the book, which is no surprise considering George RR Martin's involvement and screenwriting experience. I don't know how people unfamiliar with the series followed it, but I had a little trouble identifying some of the characters at the beginning (especially John Snow, who was not identified until about half way through). Other than that, it is hard to make many conclusions but I think it has a lot of promise.
I would like to point out that Peter Dinklage, who plays Tyrion, is absolutely unbelievable in a role he was born to play. I honestly don't know how they could film this series without him. I have to admit that I am a little biased since Peter and I were in high school together (he was one year ahead of me) and we were in some of the same plays. He was the lead, of course, and I was relegated to being in the chorus or stage crew.
Unfortunately I probably won't be able to see the rest of the series for a while. I'm off to Einsiedeln for Holy Week, so I hope that everyone enjoys whatever holiday you wish to celebrate!
I thought the show accurately reflected the book, which is no surprise considering George RR Martin's involvement and screenwriting experience. I don't know how people unfamiliar with the series followed it, but I had a little trouble identifying some of the characters at the beginning (especially John Snow, who was not identified until about half way through). Other than that, it is hard to make many conclusions but I think it has a lot of promise.
I would like to point out that Peter Dinklage, who plays Tyrion, is absolutely unbelievable in a role he was born to play. I honestly don't know how they could film this series without him. I have to admit that I am a little biased since Peter and I were in high school together (he was one year ahead of me) and we were in some of the same plays. He was the lead, of course, and I was relegated to being in the chorus or stage crew.
Unfortunately I probably won't be able to see the rest of the series for a while. I'm off to Einsiedeln for Holy Week, so I hope that everyone enjoys whatever holiday you wish to celebrate!
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Fantastic, I've been waiting for this for a while. I have not read the books but friends have told me they're ace, and the first episode did not disappoint.
For the dwarfs, there was only this. Hammerson met Grombrindal’s gaze, and the White Dwarf nodded slowly. If it must be done, let it be done well. Whether they were dead or alive, that was the only way dwarfs knew how to do anything.
And Grombrindal said "10 from the back, yeah?"
And Grombrindal said "10 from the back, yeah?"
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I liked it. It didn't make me feel as anxious for more as Sons of Anarchy did but it was nice. Peter Dinklage portrays my favourite character rather well. Bitter, clever but still in a way sympathetic dwarfs rock .
"Ronon Dex" as Khal Drogo looked real bad ass.
"Ronon Dex" as Khal Drogo looked real bad ass.
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Sigh. I really want to like this, even though George has strained my patience with the interminable wait for book 5 so far. Since that's coming out soon...I might just start my re-read of the books and watch the series.
Anathir, give the books a try. The first three are some of the best fantasy novels out there. Number 4...not so much.
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+1 for Peter Dinklage! Perfect Tyrion.
Anathir, give the books a try. The first three are some of the best fantasy novels out there. Number 4...not so much.
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+1 for Peter Dinklage! Perfect Tyrion.
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Not reading the books till the series is done, it makes the show much more interesting. I wonder if I would be less critical of movie series like Harry potter if I hadn't read the books first.
For the dwarfs, there was only this. Hammerson met Grombrindal’s gaze, and the White Dwarf nodded slowly. If it must be done, let it be done well. Whether they were dead or alive, that was the only way dwarfs knew how to do anything.
And Grombrindal said "10 from the back, yeah?"
And Grombrindal said "10 from the back, yeah?"
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Probably. Keeps you from nit picking.
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I felt some of the castle stuff was pretty well done with the medieval/norse types.
The other prince with the white hair, his scenes seemed a little plastic.
Also is it a rule that in modern day TV series girls have to flash the gash every five minutes?
The other prince with the white hair, his scenes seemed a little plastic.
Also is it a rule that in modern day TV series girls have to flash the gash every five minutes?
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I totally agree. I like women as much as the next guy, but it's a bit much... I think it's because it's HBO - they get more freedom than other American channels, so they make use of it.Tahl wrote:Also is it a rule that in modern day TV series girls have to flash the gash every five minutes?
Also, reading the book I noticed they get fairly graphic in places. Which is interesting, because the other fantasy series I read, 'Sword of Truth' is exactly the same. These major fantasy novelists seem obsessed with writing sex scenes...
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Tahl wrote: Also is it a rule that in modern day TV series girls have to flash the gash every five minutes?
In America regular television can't show nudity but its allowed on premium channels. On the belief that sex sells(which in my opinion it does) HBO uses nudity to attract more viewers to shows. But many premium channel series abuse this freedom too much and make the series more about the graphic scenes then the story. I don't watch HBO's Trublood but I know some people who do and it wouldn't be a stretch to call it vampire porn with high quality writing. I've also read that the Spartacus series on premium uses sex and nudity very excessively.Prince_Asuryan wrote:I totally agree. I like women as much as the next guy, but it's a bit much... I think it's because it's HBO - they get more freedom than other American channels, so they make use of it.Tahl wrote:Also is it a rule that in modern day TV series girls have to flash the gash every five minutes?
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Is it just me or does Catlyn stark appear really old (late 40s early 50s) when she should be in mid 30s?
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This is extremely true. It was fun though!cidracin wrote:I've also read that the Spartacus series on premium uses sex and nudity very excessively.
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well if HBO didnt make most of their stuff basically softcore porn with excellent writing (for porn, at least) how would they attract viewers?
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Well, i remember I watched a single episode of Tudor's Dynasty and the guy asked another guy what does he think about he is butt.
That definitely made me quit on that series. Anyway it sucked hard even before that scene.
That definitely made me quit on that series. Anyway it sucked hard even before that scene.
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I liked the tudors and GoT, but do think it has a bit too much nudity.
For the dwarfs, there was only this. Hammerson met Grombrindal’s gaze, and the White Dwarf nodded slowly. If it must be done, let it be done well. Whether they were dead or alive, that was the only way dwarfs knew how to do anything.
And Grombrindal said "10 from the back, yeah?"
And Grombrindal said "10 from the back, yeah?"
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Blasphemy!Lord Anathir wrote:but do think it has a bit too much nudity.
In all honesty, it doesn't really add to the series, but neither does it take away
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Wow, you've based your opinion of an entire series from one episode, so I assume you done the same in your rather unfounded criticism of UK television. I'm very impressed, but sorry if I don't take it too seriously.Diukon wrote:Well, i remember I watched a single episode of Tudor's Dynasty and the guy asked another guy what does he think about he is butt.
That definitely made me quit on that series. Anyway it sucked hard even before that scene.
As it happens, Tudors is fairly well rated.
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Apparently according to wikipedia the actor who plays the male targaryean (the white haired guy) is the great great great grandson of charles dickens himself.
For the dwarfs, there was only this. Hammerson met Grombrindal’s gaze, and the White Dwarf nodded slowly. If it must be done, let it be done well. Whether they were dead or alive, that was the only way dwarfs knew how to do anything.
And Grombrindal said "10 from the back, yeah?"
And Grombrindal said "10 from the back, yeah?"
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I don't force you to take me seriously.Wow, you've based your opinion of an entire series from one episode, so I assume you done the same in your rather unfounded criticism of UK television. I'm very impressed, but sorry if I don't take it too seriously.
I have seen great UK series. I only criticise TV fantasy series.
I did not enjoy watching Merlin. I have seen 2 episodes. That was enough. If the series is good they make 20-22 episodes, and each one has good scenes, which at least make you believe in other episodes it will be better.
Unfortunately neither did Tudors and Merlin.
Yes, I have seen 1 episode of Tudor's. The very first one, and I thought that it should be one of the best made, as it is the first to be seen.
Unfortunately I didn't like that. I don't say it is that poor that nobody can. I only believe it is weak. I know quite much about Tudor's dynasty, and the series really disappointed me in the point of imagining some things and characters. There was nothing inspiring and "electric" in this series for me. I am sorry, maybe you like it. Maybe you also enjoy some UK Fantasy Series, but according to those series, I have seen, I do not. And that is why I say that according to my experience "Brits cant make a good TV fantasy series". Nothing less and nothing more.
It might however change. Who knows?
That actor has a nice appeareance, the fact you mentioned might have nothing to do with acting however.Lord Anathir wrote:Apparently according to wikipedia the actor who plays the male targaryean (the white haired guy) is the great great great grandson of charles dickens himself.
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Merlin has run for 3 seasons and continues to do so. The Tudors ran for 4. Pretty sure that makes them relatively successful.Diukon wrote: I did not enjoy watching Merlin. I have seen 2 episodes. That was enough. If the series is good they make 20-22 episodes, and each one has good scenes, which at least make you believe in other episodes it will be better.
You 'dislike their temperament' and feel British people are unemotional. That's a sweeping, and quite frankly incorrect statement.And that is why I say that according to my experience "Brits cant make a good TV fantasy series". Nothing less and nothing more.
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Well, I agree with you. That was a sweeping statement, with no doubtYou 'dislike their temperament' and feel British people are unemotional. That's a sweeping, and quite frankly incorrect statement.
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To each his own, its no crime to like or not like TV shows.Diukon wrote:I don't force you to take me seriously.Wow, you've based your opinion of an entire series from one episode, so I assume you done the same in your rather unfounded criticism of UK television. I'm very impressed, but sorry if I don't take it too seriously.
I have seen great UK series. I only criticise TV fantasy series.
I did not enjoy watching Merlin. I have seen 2 episodes. That was enough. If the series is good they make 20-22 episodes, and each one has good scenes, which at least make you believe in other episodes it will be better.
Unfortunately neither did Tudors and Merlin.
Yes, I have seen 1 episode of Tudor's. The very first one, and I thought that it should be one of the best made, as it is the first to be seen.
Unfortunately I didn't like that. I don't say it is that poor that nobody can. I only believe it is weak. I know quite much about Tudor's dynasty, and the series really disappointed me in the point of imagining some things and characters. There was nothing inspiring and "electric" in this series for me. I am sorry, maybe you like it. Maybe you also enjoy some UK Fantasy Series, but according to those series, I have seen, I do not. And that is why I say that according to my experience "Brits cant make a good TV fantasy series". Nothing less and nothing more.
It might however change. Who knows?
That actor has a nice appeareance, the fact you mentioned might have nothing to do with acting however.Lord Anathir wrote:Apparently according to wikipedia the actor who plays the male targaryean (the white haired guy) is the great great great grandson of charles dickens himself.
And of course it has nothing to do with acting I was just bringing it up
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And Grombrindal said "10 from the back, yeah?"
And Grombrindal said "10 from the back, yeah?"
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episode 2 was great
For the dwarfs, there was only this. Hammerson met Grombrindal’s gaze, and the White Dwarf nodded slowly. If it must be done, let it be done well. Whether they were dead or alive, that was the only way dwarfs knew how to do anything.
And Grombrindal said "10 from the back, yeah?"
And Grombrindal said "10 from the back, yeah?"
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Is it just me though or does it seem that they are making Jamie very sympathetic at the very beginning? I don't remember him being portrayed in such good light quite this early in the book
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We only see hi being nice to Tyrion - which he is.
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Jaime was real sympathetic to Bran and Jon Snow in the series, yep .Kojiro Kakita wrote:Is it just me though or does it seem that they are making Jamie very sympathetic at the very beginning? I don't remember him being portrayed in such good light quite this early in the book
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Was he really????
I have to reread the first book. I keep thinking he remains unsympathetic until we get his POV
I have to reread the first book. I keep thinking he remains unsympathetic until we get his POV
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Having watched episode 2, I think this is a series I'll continue to watch for awhile. One thing bugs me though, and it's the horribly slow release schedule for new episodes. I much prefer watching something like 3-4 episodes per week instead of just 1, I wish HBO would just release them all and be done with it.
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