Game of Thrones 3x08 Second Sons

When the writers stay close to the books, great things happen. New episode, Second Sons, was definitely a step up from last week's disappointing episode. We got fewer storylines here, but each of them had a nice pay-off, a lot of great acting and yes, even shy glimpses of hope. I saw a lot of people complain about the lack of great scenes with Peter Dinklage this season. Well, I guess they are all happy now.

Saturday TV Special: Farewell to The Office

On Thursday, after 9 years, The Office reached its finale. The show that was originally inspired by British comedy series with Ricky Gervais was one of the most well known and popular series in the world. I watched every single episode of it, often times more than once. The first 7 seasons, the ones that still had Steve Carrel in it, had some of the funniest moments I've seen on TV.

(79) Attack, attack! + links

Game of Thrones 3x07 The Bear and the Maiden Fair

What is this saying? "It's always calm before the storm"? Well, apparently in season 3 of Game of Thrones things have to get really lame before they become great. Or at least I'm hoping it's the explanation for the quality and the content of the latest episode. The Bear and the Maiden Fair, the episode that was written - for the third time in series's run - by George R.R. Martin is unfortunately the worst episode of the season.

(78) Welcome to Hell + links

Well my week was...not good. It was a nightmare. Turns out my professor doesn't have the time to read my dissertation so I still don't know whether it's good or not. He told me he will get back to me so it's not cool as he is unpredictable and I'm literally checking my inbox 100 times a day. Plus he is not the most pleasant person so if he doesn't like my paper it will be hellish as I really don't know how to make it better. Hopefully he will go easy on me and I'll defend it in June because I really just want it to be over. Haven't been this stressed out in years. At least with the bar exam if you learn and know stuff - you pass. Here it is kinda arbitrary and I hate the shit out of that.

Side Effects

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For the last few years director Steven Soderbergh was growing increasingly disenchanted with Hollywood. He finally decided to retire and Side Effects is his second to last movie - that title belongs to Behind the Candelabra, HBO produced film that actually found its way to this years' Cannes competition. Soderbergh's disenchantment definitely shows - Side Effects is one of his dullest and most uninspired movies.

Game of Thrones 3x06 The Climb

This week's episode of Game of Thrones wasn't quite the ride as thrilling as last week's, but we did get plenty of amazing things including one of the most breathtaking shots in the whole series and a shocking death, for book readers and non book readers alike. Unfortunately, we also get to see Sam and Bran.

Movie of the Month - May - Drive

I don't drive. If I did, there would be thousands of causalities. Oh My God. What If I drove over an animal? But I enjoy sitting in the car, while someone who knows what they are doing is driving. It's so relaxing. You have music on and you see all those places and people through the window. It's especially amazing at night.

Watching Drive is a bit like that, except you are sitting in front of the screen watching the movie. But it completely captures the vibe - the film has an amazing style, but the style never hides the substance. Drive is one of those movies that are destined to become a classic - it's the kind of story that is both intriguing and entertaining. And all of that because of the protagonist.

(77) I told you to keep quiet about that fucking mill. + links

Oh, HBO. Thank you. For that rain and that open shirt. Thank you so very  much.

As I requested last Friday, we did see Jaime's ass in last episode. So I'd like to formally request that we see naked Richard Madden this Sunday. Please. Please. PLEASE.