This morning, news broke that Swedish-born actor Max Von Sydow has passed away. He flourished in European cinema as well as in Hollywood and can be seen in arthouse films and genre fare alike. According to Variety, his long life and impressive career came to an end this past Sunday. Von Sydow has over 150… Continue reading Max Von Sydow of Flash Gordon and The Exorcist Passes Away at 90
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Benioff and Weiss Exit Star Wars
David Benioff and DB Weiss have announced in a joint statement with Kathleen Kennedy that they will no longer be working on their Star Wars trilogy. The first film was initially set to hit theatres in December of 2022. The reason given, of course, was the dreaded scheduling conflicts. Usually, that excuse comes off as little… Continue reading Benioff and Weiss Exit Star Wars
Fandom Menace YouTuber Megs Needs Your Help
A member of the Fandom Menace needs our help. Megan Baunach, “Megs” from the Jolly and Megs Show on YouTube, has been diagnosed with a Chiari malformation, a condition in which the brain tissue descends into the spinal column and blocks cerebral spinal fluid from flowing normally. She’s due to have surgery on June 24th… Continue reading Fandom Menace YouTuber Megs Needs Your Help
REVIEW: Game of Thrones – Season 8, Episode 6 “The Iron Throne”
*SPOILERS* In “The Iron Throne,” the Unsullied execute Lannister prisoners in the street, to the horror of Jon Snow, Ser Davos, and Tyrion. Tyrion tosses aside his Hand of the Queen pin and confesses to releasing Jaime, precipitating his imprisonment. Jon and Daenerys discuss the slaughter, which she believes was necessary to create a new… Continue reading REVIEW: Game of Thrones – Season 8, Episode 6 “The Iron Throne”
The Game of Thrones Petition is Harmless
Game of Thrones’ long-awaited final season has finally arrived, and it’s… not good. I’ve liked more of it than a lot of people, but I’m still massively disappointed, and seeing what was on its way to becoming one of the greatest shows in television history devolve into an unsatisfying mess has been depressing. Wounded fans… Continue reading The Game of Thrones Petition is Harmless
REVIEW: Game of Thrones – Season 8, Episode 5 “The Bells”
*SPOILERS* In “The Bells,” Tyrion goes to tell Daenerys about Varys’ plans to betray her. She has Varys executed by Drogon and tells Tyrion that Jaime was captured trying to get to Cersei. She says that the next time her Hand disappoints her will be the last. Tyrion releases Jaime on the condition that he… Continue reading REVIEW: Game of Thrones – Season 8, Episode 5 “The Bells”