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[Bryy_Miller]

That thing crashed my computer.

[Addai]

One more day!

Most of the reviews have been glowing, with a couple exceptions.  NY Times and WaPo both trotted out reviewers who know jack about fantasy writing and treat it like it's just for kids playing D & D in their parents' basements.  The NYT review is especially dumb and insulting, calling it "boy fiction" and saying they threw in the sex just to attract women who otherwise wouldn't watch.  I won't link it, but GRRM wrote a nice nod to his female fans in response.

[Maria13]

Yes, fantasy fans come in for almost as much flak and stereotyping as women gamers...

PS Great response GRR, I'm sure us geek girls are more than happy to be your internet stormtroopers...

Modifié par Maria13, 16 avril 2011 - 09:49 .

[horacethegrey]

For shame. You'd think a professional reviewer would be objective in his critique, and not allow his personal bias against fantasy to derail it to the point of stupidity. 

And here I thought fantasy was a legitimate literary genre worthy of scrutiny. Ah well...

But back on topic, the Game begins tonight people! Be sure to ready your DVR's and Tivo's. 

[Bryy_Miller]

Who is having a viewing party?

[mousestalker]

Dish network (and possibly others) is having a free HBO weekend this weekend.

[Bryy_Miller]

That is insanely smart of them.

[twincast]

a couple days old, but this should be of interest. I always thought of the Stepstones as an island chain, not as a loose cluster, but immensely cool either way.

[Brockololly]

twincast wrote...

a couple days old, but this should be of interest. I always thought of the Stepstones as an island chain, not as a loose cluster, but immensely cool either way.

Haha- thats great- I love the quote they put under Hodor's picture: 

"Hodor."
-Hodor

[Seagloom]

Addai67 wrote...

One more day!

Most of the reviews have been glowing, with a couple exceptions.  NY Times and WaPo both trotted out reviewers who know jack about fantasy writing and treat it like it's just for kids playing D & D in their parents' basements.  The NYT review is especially dumb and insulting, calling it "boy fiction" and saying they threw in the sex just to attract women who otherwise wouldn't watch.  I won't link it, but GRRM wrote a nice nod to his female fans in response

Nice reply by GRRM. Le sigh. Sad I can no longer take the NY Times seriously. If it is not a scandal, it is something like this. I used to love reading the Times as a teenager. I even kept up with it during my stay across the country. They had several good writers working for them. I particularly enjoyed their science section. Now I no longer bother with it. On the bright side, GoT tomorrow!

[Travie]

Love the previews, gonna make some delicious BBQ finger chicken for it tomorrow

[LTD]

Less than 24 hrs amirite!
My manhood is glistening from exitement.

[Swoo]

Addai67 wrote...

One more day!

Most of the reviews have been glowing, with a couple exceptions.  NY Times and WaPo both trotted out reviewers who know jack about fantasy writing and treat it like it's just for kids playing D & D in their parents' basements.  The NYT review is especially dumb and insulting, calling it "boy fiction" and saying they threw in the sex just to attract women who otherwise wouldn't watch.  I won't link it, but GRRM wrote a nice nod to his female fans in response.

That's hillarious seeing as there was just a big article about how women are powering ratings and sales for sci-fi/fantasy television shows, focusing almost exclusively on the upcoming Game of Thrones.

http://today.msnbc.m...-entertainment/

[naughty99]

I don't recall being this excited about a TV show premiere since...well, never.

the anticipation is killing me

[mousestalker]

We're both excited in our house. I actually double checked the DVR to make sure it would record properly. Such a nerd!

[Travie]

I'm glad they have three showings back-to-back, I'll probably at least watch the first two

[Addai]

Seagloom wrote...

Nice reply by GRRM. Le sigh. Sad I can no longer take the NY Times seriously. If it is not a scandal, it is something like this. I used to love reading the Times as a teenager. I even kept up with it during my stay across the country. They had several good writers working for them. I particularly enjoyed their science section. Now I no longer bother with it. On the bright side, GoT tomorrow!

Yeah, I used to read the online version every day when I lived overseas.  No more.  I think they like controversies like this.  Page views over professionalism.

We aren't having a viewing party, but got our new flat-panel and HBO set up in time and will definitely be re-watching.    Being on the west coast, the premiere is at the dinner hour for us, so the whole evening will be sexy men with swords.  You can't beat that.

Modifié par Addai67, 17 avril 2011 - 05:10 .

[naughty99]

Addai67 wrote...

Seagloom wrote...

Nice reply by GRRM. Le sigh. Sad I can no longer take the NY Times seriously. If it is not a scandal, it is something like this. I used to love reading the Times as a teenager. I even kept up with it during my stay across the country. They had several good writers working for them. I particularly enjoyed their science section. Now I no longer bother with it. On the bright side, GoT tomorrow!

Yeah, I used to read the online version every day when I lived overseas.  No more.  I think they like controversies like this.  Page views over professionalism.

Wait - GRRM responded to Damon Lindelof? I can't find it anywhere - link please.

man I wish I had HBO.

hopefully HBO will set up some kind of internet streaming subscription service soon to compete with netflix, hulu plus and internet piracy.

Modifié par naughty99, 17 avril 2011 - 06:04 .

[Druss99]

Capt. Obvious wrote...

naughty99 wrote...

I don't recall being this excited about a TV show premiere since...well, never.

the anticipation is killing me

Given the positive reviews that have come out for the pilot, I'd say that your excitement is pretty much justified. I hope this show also brings new fans to the series. I barely knew about Tolkien till I watched Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy.

It brought me.....kinda. We don't get it until tomorrow night anyway, but its in glorious HD so its all good.

[twincast]

naughty99 wrote...

Addai67 wrote...

Seagloom wrote...

Nice reply by GRRM. Le sigh. Sad I can no longer take the NY Times seriously. If it is not a scandal, it is something like this. I used to love reading the Times as a teenager. I even kept up with it during my stay across the country. They had several good writers working for them. I particularly enjoyed their science section. Now I no longer bother with it. On the bright side, GoT tomorrow!

Yeah, I used to read the online version every day when I lived overseas.  No more.  I think they like controversies like this.  Page views over professionalism.

Wait - GRRM responded to Damon Lindelof? I can't find it anywhere - link please.

Nope. Read again.

[Emperor Iaius I]

Addai67 wrote...

One more day!

Most of the reviews have been glowing, with a couple exceptions.  NY Times and WaPo both trotted out reviewers who know jack about fantasy writing and treat it like it's just for kids playing D & D in their parents' basements.  The NYT review is especially dumb and insulting, calling it "boy fiction" and saying they threw in the sex just to attract women who otherwise wouldn't watch.  I won't link it, but GRRM wrote a nice nod to his female fans in response.

lol. Intolerance of fantasy is one thing (people are entitled to their views when it comes to fiction), but sheer ignorance is another. If you're a book reviewer, this is your profession. Get with it. This would be akin to a movie reviewer saying that he didn't know anybody who likes films with subtitles: it's fair to dislike them, but it's factually wrong to say that everybody else agrees with you. Foolish.

[Addai]

twincast wrote...

naughty99 wrote...

Addai67 wrote...

Seagloom wrote...

Nice reply by GRRM. Le sigh. Sad I can no longer take the NY Times seriously. If it is not a scandal, it is something like this. I used to love reading the Times as a teenager. I even kept up with it during my stay across the country. They had several good writers working for them. I particularly enjoyed their science section. Now I no longer bother with it. On the bright side, GoT tomorrow!

Yeah, I used to read the online version every day when I lived overseas.  No more.  I think they like controversies like this.  Page views over professionalism.

Wait - GRRM responded to Damon Lindelof? I can't find it anywhere - link please.

Nope. Read again.

Well, he did actually respond to Lindelof, but we're on a different topic now.