OSJ Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 "The dead do not move quickly, they don't have to..."* *Something Jon Snow should have said, but probably didn't. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt D Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 You'd think Jon would be more focused on everyone burning their dead actually. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSJ Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 9 minutes ago, BobbyWhioux said: There's also the fun idea making the rounds (possibly even here) that the WWs are somewhat stuntin' because they're overconfident, and/or they're not actually particularly good/smart fighters because they're so used to being basically immortal they've never been pressured to improve their technique. They do seem pretty enamored of the "brandish sword and shriek" spot without offering up any defense whatsoever. It's sort of like the spot where Road Warrior Hawk would stop and do the flex and hiss bit. You always wondered why his opponent just didn't kick him in the fucking face when he did that shit... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyWhioux Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 12 minutes ago, OSJ said: They do seem pretty enamored of the "brandish sword and shriek" spot without offering up any defense whatsoever. It's sort of like the spot where Road Warrior Hawk would stop and do the flex and hiss bit. You always wondered why his opponent just didn't kick him in the fucking face when he did that shit... Wouldn't have worked, none of them had Valyrian Steel-toed boots. Well, maybe The Iron Shiek... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSJ Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 1 hour ago, BobbyWhioux said: Wouldn't have worked, none of them had Valyrian Steel-toed boots. Well, maybe The Iron Shiek... I keeek you in face and make you humble!!! 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.T. Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 1 hour ago, OSJ said: "The dead do not move quickly, they don't have to..."* *Something Jon Snow should have said, but probably didn't. Jon did, however, make the clever comment that he knew that he and the Brotherhood were on the same side because they were all still breathing regular oxygen That was fucking badass. The only way the final scene for that episode would've been more perfect was if The Hound had a new snarling dog shaped war helm to wear. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwoy2j Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Reminds me of an anecdote Lawler told during the HBK/Taker HIAC. They were talking about Taker taking his time with HBK and Lawler said something like, "Of course he's taking his time. Why shouldn't he? It's like why does a funeral procession get to go through red lights? What's the hurry?" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyWhioux Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 12 hours ago, Matt D said: You'd think Jon would be more focused on everyone burning their dead actually. Well, to be fair, Dany seems to have already met him halfway. So has Cersei come to think of it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 I think all the rapid pacing issues come down to two things: The cutting the episode count and trying to create a sense of urgency during the stretch run. I still don't understand why they decided the final two seasons of the most watched show in HBO history should be 35% shorter than the previous seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eivion Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 1 hour ago, Brian Fowler said: I still don't understand why they decided the final two seasons of the most watched show in HBO history should be 35% shorter than the previous seasons. Bigger budget for major battles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Fowler Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Does the most successful show in network history not deserve to have it's per season budget increased though? I mean, most successful shows get bigger budgets as they to on. I mean I get that eventually there's a limit, but cutting corners on your biggest success ever seems... Just weird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turk128 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Most shows get more bang out of their buck because they've become more efficient with their production, this helps keep pace of increasing costs. The increased sheer scale of everything on GoT far outpace the increased budget. And I rather this seemingly breakneck pace than the somewhat filler feel of some of the previous seasons' episodes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChesterCopperpot Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 I am a weak, weak man and watched Episode 6 last night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.T. Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 I am so disappointed with you.... So.... what happened?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChesterCopperpot Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 I'm not that much of a cunt 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSC Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 I've basically quit the internet other than the safety of this board after seeing a bunch of "All the crazy shit you are going to see on this weeks Game of Thrones!" links on twitter the last couple days. No thanks, not worth it. I'll just go read some books and catch up on the G1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muhammedboehm Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 11 hours ago, Brian Fowler said: I think all the rapid pacing issues come down to two things: The cutting the episode count and trying to create a sense of urgency during the stretch run. I still don't understand why they decided the final two seasons of the most watched show in HBO history should be 35% shorter than the previous seasons. Piracy and you have to remember unlike network television HBO doesn't get to go to advertisers and say GoT is the top rated show so a 30sec ad this year is going to cost you 35% more. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolfan in NYC Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 And this should go without saying, BUT... for the record, if there's any spoilers posted before 10pm ET on Sunday August 20th. . . . 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSC Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Too quick, not painful enough. You'd be letting them off easy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyWhioux Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 31 minutes ago, CSC said: Too quick, not painful enough. You'd be letting them off easy. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.T. Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Okay, so I will ask the question: Who ratted Bronn out to Cersei about the meet between Jamie and Tyrion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nofuture Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Had to be Qyburn and his little birds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 That fucker can't die soon enough. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaos Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 On 8/17/2017 at 7:13 AM, ChesterCopperpot said: I am a weak, weak man and watched Episode 6 last night I too am weak and kind of regret it because the copy I watched was pretty awful from a VQ standpoint, but I knew that Summerslam would make it impossible for me to not be spoiled before I watched it otherwise. I'm looking forward to watching it again in HD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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