On the Watchers on the Wall website, I have a new feature article talking about the impressively bearded Tormund Giantsbane.
I might say some controversial things. Like questioning why we fans like him so much.
Archive for the ‘Opinion’ Category
Tormund on Trial
Posted: December 13, 2017 by patricksponaugle in Game of Thrones, Opinion, TVTags: Game of Thrones, Tormund Giantsbane, Wildlings
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Buddies of Westeros: Bronn and Podrick
Posted: October 18, 2017 by patricksponaugle in Game of Thrones, Opinion, TVTags: Brienne of Tarth, Bronn, Game of Thrones, Jaime Lannister, Podrick Payne, Tyrion Lannister
As I sometimes do, I have a new Game of Thrones post on the Watchers on the Wall site. Happy Westeros Wednesday!
I’d realized that among all of the lords, ladies, wildlings, wizards, and wights that I’d written about, I’d never gotten around to writing anything about that stalwart squire Podrick Payne.
Batman Day 2017
Posted: September 23, 2017 by patricksponaugle in Comics, OpinionTags: Batman, Batman Day, Batman v Superman, Justice League, Lego Batman, Robin, Solomon Grundy
Batman Day is in a few days, September 26th. No really, it is. But it’s being celebrated early in comic shops around the country today. Because … Saturday.
In honor of previous September marketing ploys celebrating the Dark Knight, a few years ago I started an annual tradition of writing about the Caped Crusader. (I think it takes doing something at least three times to call something a tradition, so this post is the required third thing. Nailed it.)
The Inhumans
Posted: September 19, 2017 by patricksponaugle in Comics, Movie Review, Opinion, TVTags: Black Bolt, Crystal, Fantastic Four, Lockjaw, Marvel Comics, Maximus, Medusa, The Inhumans
In a few weeks, ABC’s show The Inhumans will air. It will feature characters from the Marvel Comics canon, characters first created by the legendary team of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.
Thoughts on the Hellboy Reboot
Posted: September 16, 2017 by patricksponaugle in Comics, Movie Review, OpinionTags: Hellboy, Hellboy Comics, Hellboy II
I’ve been meaning to post some of my thoughts on the in-production reboot of the cinematic Hellboy.
For those of you who have no idea what I’m talking about, Hellboy is the creation of comic book artist/writer Mike Mignola. He’s a big red demon. A heroic one.
Thinking About the Night King
Posted: September 13, 2017 by patricksponaugle in Game of Thrones, Opinion, TVTags: Game of Thrones, the Night King, The Others, the White Walkers, Watchers on the Wall
Based on the climactic events at the end of Season Seven of Game of Thrones (if you’re reading this, I assume you know what happened) it seemed a good time to talk about the White Walkers, and what might be motivating them.
But you won’t find my thoughts here. I’ve posted them on the Watchers on the Wall website. Like I sometimes do.
Daenerys Targaryen and the Defense of the Realm
Posted: August 15, 2017 by patricksponaugle in Game of Thrones, Opinion, TVTags: Cersei Lannister, Daenerys Targaryen, Game of Thrones, Stannis Baratheon, the Citadel
Up on the Watchers on the Wall website, I recently posted a feature discussing Daenerys Targaryen, and how her invasion of Westeros might not be the best thing for the defense of the Seven Kingdoms in the looming war against the White Walkers.
No, I’m not currently being paid by the Cersei Lannister administration to build a case against the Mother of Dragons.
Jon Snow and Theon Greyjoy: the Reunion
Posted: August 9, 2017 by patricksponaugle in Game of Thrones, Opinion, TVTags: Game of Thrones, Jon Snow, Theon Greyjoy
Look you guys, I got REALLY excited when Theon Greyjoy and Jon Snow were face-to-face, something that hadn’t happened since the very first season of Game of Thrones. (It’s possible the only scenes they’d shared were in episode 1?)
I got so excited, that even though I wasn’t really planning on keeping up with my usual blogging schedule, I wrote something up about their reunion for the Watchers on the Wall website.
Sansa Stark: Playing the Game Her Way
Posted: August 6, 2017 by patricksponaugle in Game of Thrones, Opinion, TVTags: Game of Thrones, Jon Snow, Karstarks, Petyr Baelish, Sansa Stark, Umbers, Winterfell
Up on the Watchers on the Wall site is a new post from me, talking about Sansa Stark.
I’m occasionally a vocal member of the Sansa Stark Defense Squad, since she tends to be viewed in the most negative light possible at times. My latest post is along those lines.
Castles: Ironborning and Stormborning
Posted: August 3, 2017 by patricksponaugle in Game of Thrones, Opinion, TV, UncategorizedTags: Casterly Rock, Euron Greyjoy, Game of Throns, The Queen's Justice, The Watchers on the Wall, Theon Greyjoy, Tyrion Lannister, Winterfell
Hey everyone, the Watchers on the Wall website accepted another feature article from me, discussing some of the events from the recent episode of Game of Thrones in a historical context. By historical, I mean from the show’s own history.
Yup, Game of Thrones is such a big story, we’re seeing its history repeat itself. Maybe?
I Can't Possibly Be Wrong All the Time 