Remembering Shannen Doherty, the Quintessential Gen X Girl

I’ve always been intrigued by Shannen Doherty‘s tumultuous yet captivating journey through Hollywood. Her life story is a rollercoaster ride of fame, controversy, love, and tragedy. Shannen Doherty embodied the essence of growing up female during the ’90s. Similar to her renowned “Beverly Hills, 90210” character, Brenda Walsh, she encapsulated the complex emotions typical of … Read more

Unpacking Daemon’s Very Weird Dream From House of the Dragon

As a long-time fan of George R.R. Martin’s intricate and complex world-building, I have eagerly anticipated the arrival of “House of the Dragon,” HBO’s latest adaptation of his works. Yet, after watching the fifth episode of this highly anticipated series, I cannot help but feel a growing unease towards one particular character: Daemon Targaryen, played … Read more

How Much Targaryen Blood Do You Need to Ride a Dragon?

As a longtime resident of Oldtown and a scholar of the history of Westeros, I’ve spent countless hours poring over ancient tomes and scrolls in the depths of the Hightower library. My eyes have traced the faded ink of records that speak of dragons and their masters, the Targaryens. I’ve breathed in the musty air … Read more

House of the Dragon Can’t Stop Noticing How Much It Sucks to Be a Woman

As a woman who has spent most of her life navigating a male-dominated world, I found this week’s episode of “House of the Dragon” both infuriating and disappointingly predictable. The way Rhaenyra and Alicent’s stories mirrored each other, despite their vastly different circumstances, felt like a tired retread of the same old misogynistic tropes we’ve … Read more

Colin Firth joins Prime Video’s new Sherlock Holmes show

As a huge fan of Colin Firth’s acting skills, I can hardly contain my excitement over his latest project! The news that he is joining the cast of “Young Sherlock” on Amazon Prime Video has me absolutely thrilled. Firth’s talent and versatility never cease to impress me, and I have no doubt that he will … Read more