Is Viserys a Good King in 'House of the Dragon'?

So, what hasGood King Viserysaccomplished in his time upon the Iron Throne? Military conflicts leave him indecisive. Id say thats a pretty damning job performance. Haunting prophecies of the doom of men arent a damper on Viseryss spirits inFire & Blood. He reigns over the height of Targaryen power and lives like it. Viseryss cousin-wife Aemma still dies in childbirth, but not from a Caesarian section Viserys ordered without consulting her....

October 1, 2022 · 2 min · 244 words · Russell Richardson

Laena Velaryon's Fate in 'House of the Dragon' Is an Improvement From the 'Fire & Blood' Version

However, the most poignant change made to the character is how she meets her unfortunate and untimely death. Despite her best efforts, she is unable to deliver her and Daemon’s child. She shouts out Dracarys to Vhagar, begging him to incinerate her. Image via HBO How Does Laena Velaryon Die in the Book? However, the child was malformed and infirm, dying within the hour. Driftmark’s maester as well as Dragonstone’s Maester Gerardys are incapable of helping her....

October 1, 2022 · 1 min · 137 words · Toni Melton

Should We Be Rooting for Anyone on 'House of the Dragon'?

Westeros is a self-perpetuating system of brutality and immorality that warps even everyone and everything in it. House of the Dragonwades even deeper into this moral quagmire thanGame of Thronesdid. But just when one feels themselves starting to like him there is some reminder of that horrific initial sin. Rhaenyras claim is built only on her being the kings Targaryen daughter and a dragon rider. Alicents is just that she is the kings wife and the mother of his children....

October 1, 2022 · 1 min · 92 words · Elizabeth Harper

The 20 Best Villains in DreamWorks Animated Movies, Ranked

TheShrekfranchise has also become the second highest-grossing animated franchise behindDespicable Me. The best among them manage to be just as fascinating (or even outshine) the films' protagonists. He then used the Bewilderbeast to enslave other dragons to use them to augment his army. Image via DreamWorks He also works thematically, presenting Hiccup with a villain he can’t talk down or empathize with. The Colonel also tasks his men with capturing wild horses to turn them in as mounts....

October 1, 2022 · 1 min · 182 words · Dr. Melissa Camacho

The Best Horror Movies of 2022

(M3GANsupremacy in the new year!) I don’t know if that is necessarily true - the story is bonkers no matter what. There are moments of hilarity, moments of horror, and moments of “what the fuck?” which make for a great horror film, as far as I’m concerned. That is always cinematic gold to me. Alyse Wax Bodies Bodies Bodies Who wants to playBodies Bodies Bodies? Image via 20th Century Studios...

October 1, 2022 · 2 min · 320 words · Margaret Sanchez

‘House Of The Dragon': Ryan Corr Compares Ser Harwin to Pedro Pascal’s Red Viper From 'Game of Thrones'

The answer to that is pretty simple. They all get murdered sooner or later. The original series,Game of Thronesgave us more than our fair share of deaths to our favs. Image via HBO Corr while speaking to The A.V. Whoever watched that offing in real-time will certainly not forget it in a hurry. Spokes drew a comparison between his character and our first-ever murdered fav, Ned Stark. Image via HBO...

October 1, 2022 · 1 min · 186 words · Scott Mclean

How to Watch 'My Best Friend's Exorcism' Starring Elsie Fisher

Watch on Prime Video What is My Best Friend’s Exorcism Based On? My Best Friend’s Exorcismis based on the 2016 novel of the same name by authorGrady Hendrix. Hendrix is best known for writing science fiction and horror. Image via Prime Video As of 2020, a film adaptation ofHorrorstoris set to be produced. The script forMy Best Friend’s Exorcismwas adapted from the novel by writerJenna Lamia. The film starsElsie Fisheras Abby, an average and uncool teenage girl....

September 29, 2022 · 1 min · 187 words · Kari Powell

Nakia and Riri Williams Join Forces in New 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' Images

From the trailer, we can only assume that the donning of all white is in celebration of life. In the picture, she’s gripping something, shielded from someone off-camera between her and Nakia. Image via Marvel Image via Marvel Image via Marvel Image via Marvel

September 29, 2022 · 1 min · 44 words · Anna Zimmerman

Who Are the New Kids in 'House of the Dragon' Episode 6?

When confronted by Alicient he passes the blame to Rhaenyra’s kids. Aegon also takes the opportunity to beat up on his young nephew during a sparring match. It may be for the best that Rhaenyra is heir, as Aegon does not seem very kingly. Helaena is quieter than her brothers. In this episode, she hardly interacted with the others her age. The princess is fascinated by bugs. Image via HBO...

September 29, 2022 · 3 min · 427 words · Erik Wilcox IV

'House of the Dragon': What Happened in the 10 Year Time Jump Between Episodes 5 and 6?

Rhaenyra Has Three Children Now, But Who Is Her Baby Daddy? With the King still alive, there is nothing much to be done to move forward. They have two daughters Baela Targaryen (Shani Smethurst) and Rhaena Targaryen (Eva Ossei-Gerning). Image via HBO Image via HBO Image via HBO Image via HBO Image via HBO Image via HBO Image via HBO

September 28, 2022 · 1 min · 60 words · Robert Russo

From 'House of The Dragon' to 'Joey': Five TV Spin-Offs That Worked and Five That Didn't

Spin-offs are all the rage at the moment. And that’s how it works. For every massive hit likeHouse of the Dragon, there’s a flop likeJoey. The premierebroke viewership records in the UKand was quickly picked upfor a second season. All the signs point to this fiery hit being around for many more years to come. Joeystruggles straight out of the gates. Image via The CW The show aired for two seasons before being abruptly canceled....

September 28, 2022 · 1 min · 168 words · Amanda Jackson

Justin Long’s Horror Career Is Totally Killer

Christine then has three days to make a sacrifice before she is dragged to hell. Long portrays the lead character’s kind-hearted boyfriend, Clay Dalton. Longs role as the romantic, supportive boyfriend is one he does well, especially inAfter.Life. Custom Image by Collider Staff Paul goes from the throes of love to completely heartbroken. As incredulous as the plot is, it relates a deeper message about what separates man from beast....

September 28, 2022 · 1 min · 210 words · Jose Marks

What Is Larys Strong up to in 'House of the Dragon?'

Larys came to courtas the younger son of Lyonel Strong(Gavin Spokes) but made little impression. His brother, Ser Harwin (Ryan Corr) overshadowed him. But Larys uses that to his advantage. The more he is on-screen, the more evident it becomes that underestimating him is a grave mistake. He offers Alicent some of the information he observed for her to use for her own purposes. This sparks an alliance and friendship between Alicent and Larys that remains intact after the ten-year time gap....

September 28, 2022 · 2 min · 328 words · Brian Moore