Conan the Barbarian Pics

There's a whole slew of new Conan the Barbarian movie pics over at Superherohype. Check 'em out:

http://www.superherohype.com/gallery/conan-the-barbarian

Game of Thrones Graphic Novel Cover

That's pretty damn cool!

The Hulk and A Dance With Dragons

Last November, it was announced that Guilermo del Toro and David Eick were boarding the "Incredible Hulk" television series at ABC Studios and Marvel TV. Now, del Toro has provided an update to FEARnet:

Is Hulk still happening?
Yeah, yeah, yeah. We turned in the outline to ABC about four weeks ago. And then we did a rewrite for ABC on the outline, and now we are lining up the pages.

Is it safe to assume this will be a different Hulk than we've ever seen before?
I think so. Or we wouldn't be trying it. Actually, one of the points of this project early on with Marvel, was "We're going to do this thing different, and here's how. Are you interested?" And they were.

Last year, the trades reported that the show would feature a Dr. Bruce Banner in his 20's and that it would mix CGI with practical effects to depict the Hulk on-screen.

Yeah, ok. Publicity stunt, anyone?

300: Battle of Artemisia

The prequel for the flying head epic, 300 will be named 300: Battle of Artemisia, not Xerxes as previously thought. Since Guy Ritchie passed on the project, and Zack Snyder is busy with Man of Steel, it's a toss up between two directors, Noam Murro and Juame Collet-Serra. Murro has only the rom-com, Sarah Jessica Parker vehicle, Smart People, to his directorial resume but has been a force on the Halo video game campaign and is in the works for Die Hard 5 (I guess by the time a 5th Die Hard movie rolls around, it's probably logically assumed, you are, in fact, hard to die). Serra, has directed the solid thriller, Unknown with Liam Neeson and also horror flicks, Orphan and House of Wax. He is also set to direct the new reinterpreted Dracula flick, Harker.

300: Battle of Artemisia will have a script written by Snyder and 300 co-writer, Kurt Johnstad. Apparently, Snyder, and 300 creator, Frank Miller, have been working on the script for several years. Miller has been quoted as saying:

"The time frame begins 10 years before '300' and the story starts with the Battle of Marathon, which was killer to draw, by the way, even if it was a lot of work. The lead character is Themistocles who became warlord of Greece and built their navy. The story is very different than '300' in that it involves Xerxes search for godhood. The existence of gods are presupposed in this story and the idea is that he well on his way to godhood by the end of the story. With Themistocles I have a character who is almost the dead opposite of Leonidas in that Themistocles was a lying, conniving, brilliant, heroic figure. He was nicknamed 'The Subtle Serpent' and he always manages to do the exact right things that will result in him benefiting greatly."

Not getting enough Blood on your Iron?

These two comics should help. Dark Horse Conan and Vertigo Comic's Northlanders. Barbarians and Vikings. 'Nuff said.

Everything's Eventual

I'm a big fan of King's short stories. His novels...ummm...not so much. I always found King's endings never lived up to the book's first 4/5's superbness. On Writing, King's advice book to budding authors, is one of the most entertaining and clever books in the genre. Highly recommended, with some great advice and an absorbing autobiography of the man himself.

Without a doubt though, the Master of Horror's best medium is the short story. There, he can manipulate dark twists and turns to maximum effect. King is best when running with just one idea, using his flare to relax the reader, then hitting them with a dark and evil sledge hammer.

Everything's Eventual is no exception. Here King has collected some masterful short works of fiction, from a shivering fishing trip with the devil, to a hitchhiker's ride with the dead, to an interview in a torture chamber. King's imagination has no boundaries

My favourite tales Are The Man in the Black Suit and the The Road Virus Drives North. The Man in the Black Suit won both the World Fantasy Award for Short Fiction and the O. Henry Award. It's no surprise with it's originality and nightmarish atmosphere. The Road Virus Drives North has a brilliant concept, and is horrifying in it's literary adroitness as King steadily builds electrifying tension. You'll think twice before purchasing any works of art in a yard sale shortly after reading it.

There are also some other ingenious stories that make for late night/early morning reading, such as Autopsy Room Four (about a concious man, paralyzed and about to undergo an autopsy), the aforementioned In the Death Room, and the title story, Everything's Eventual, a brilliant story about an assassin who has a most unusual technique. Included also are King's haunted hotel room tale, 1408, and a chapter from his Dark Tower series called The Little Sisters of Eluria. Add a mix of psychotic murder, a dash of suicidal tendancies, two cups of divorce gone amuk, and a dose of deja vu and you have a recipe for horror greatness.

An absolutly compelling read.

The New Immortals Trailer #2

This looks to be a new type of movie. I've heard of washed out, grainy blue, but a vivid brown? Interesting.

Hollywood News

Lex Luther?
Christopher Meloni is said to be up for a role in the new Man of Steel movie. With most of the major parts being cast, including recent news of Julia Ormond cast as Supes mom, one could reasonably assume the hair deficient Meloni would be cast as the archvillain. Meloni is probably best known for his role in Law & Order: SVU. Man of Steel is being directed by 300 director, Zack Snyder, and has a target release date for December, 2012.

In other news, Peter Falk, star of TV's rumpled detective show, Columbo, has died at the age of 83. Falk was said to be suffering from Alzheimer's disease and passed away in his home in Beverly Hills, California. As a huge fan of the crime genre, Falk should be given his due with the impact he had on the inverted detective story (preceding shows like Meloni's Law and Order: SVU). His portrayal as the underestimated, overlooked policeman was in contrast to any other TV lawman before and brilliant in it's concept. Falk played it to near perfection. In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.

Gary Gygax Memorial

The late Gary Gygax, co-creater of the Dungeons and Dragons game, is set to have a memorial built in Donian Park, in his hometown of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. The Gygax Memorial Fund, through the help of Mayor Jim Connors, presented the motion for space for the memorial in January, where it was passed unanimously in council.

The Memorial is said to have "the design of a castle turret with a bust on top and a possibly have a dragon wrapped around the turret". The memorial has been given a 10' by 10' space to be built in. The design has to be passed by the City Council and the Parks Board to be approved.

Gary Gygax is said to be "rolling" in his grave, with the news.

Wladimir Klitschko vs. David Haye

Nice shirt, Dave. I think those belts speak louder though. Hurry up, July 2nd.

Natalie Dormer cast as Margaery Tyrell

Natalie Dormer, perhaps best known as her role as Anne Boleyn in the HBO series The Tudors, has been cast as Margaery Tyrell in HBO's Game of Thrones. Margaery Tyrell is the sister of Ser Loras Tyrell, "The Knight of Flowers". Dormer is a good bit older than the character portrayed in the ASOIAF book series, but with her fan acclaim on Tudors, she should be a welcome and excellent addition to the cast.

Three Photos from The Hobbit Films.

From Entertainment Weekly magazine.

The Crow Reboot

Alex Tse (Watchmen) is to write the reinvention of The Crow, the 1994 film based on the comic book by James O'Barr.

Directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo (28 Weeks Later), The Crow adaptation will be a reboot of the gothic character Eric Draven, who returns from the grave as The Crow to avenge his wife's murder. Bradley Cooper (Limitless) is attached to star as Draven. Brandon Lee, son of former martial arts sensation, Bruce Lee, originally played Draven in the 1994 film. Lee tragically died on the set due to a firearm malfunction while filming.



Three Foreign Films Worth Watching

The Troll Hunter

Filmed in Norway, this is a "supposed" documentary by a group of students who think they are investigating a series of bear killings, but get the shock of their lives when they follow a mysterious hunter. Hilarious, extremely well done and ninety minutes of fun that will never fly by so fast.

I Saw The Devil

Chills, horror and violence abound in this Korean film of revenge. From the director of  "A Tale of Two Sisters" comes the serial killer tale to end all serial killer tales as a secret agent tracks down the man who killed his pregnant wife. Pure awesomeness!

Shutter

Fans of Asian Horror, look no further. In the spirit of the The Ring and Ju-on comes this horror masterpiece. While atmospheric tension builds, even grown men will be covering their eyes with dread. I still chill thinking about some of those car scenes! Brrr!

Conan the Barbarian revisted.

Until the release of the Lord of the Rings, this was the best example of a classic fantasy done right. When Schwarzenegger stepped into the role with his fabulous physique, cro-magnon jaw and foreign accent, a legend was born.

Conan the Barbarian has cult status among fantasy fans. It is not a faithful representation of REH’s tales, but it does possess its own charm and merits that stand alone from the novels. It is a dark tale of revenge, adventure and fantasy that have all the excitement of the Saturday matinees of old.

This movie has polish. From the booming and rousing soundtrack of Basil Poledouris to the magnificent sets and props that actually transport us to a similar but foreign world, it never looks cheap. Not only does it benefit from the wise direction of writer/director, John Milius, and the charisma of Schwarzenegger, it also has a great antagonist in the legendary James Earl Jones, whose hypnotic voice and exotic look lend credence to the snake priest, Thulsa Doom. I always enjoy surfing champ Gerry Lopez’s Subotai more with each viewing; his quiet steadfastness and loyalty really conveyed well on the screen.

The opening scene as the bass starts pumping with the sword being forged in a stream of molten steel is classic. Another one of my favourites is the orgy scene as Conan spots two of Thulsa Doom’s priests and reacts accordingly, as seen in the picture above. Also the adaptation of L. Sprague de Camp and Lin Carter’s “The Thing in the Crypt” was a marvel to this fan of the old Ace paperback editions of Conan. So many great scenes done with flavor and respect for the source material.

The Riddle of Steel speech at the start is what really gave this movie a separate identity from the books. The phrase is never used in the Robert E. Howard tales, but fit into the theme of the Conan film well. Likewise, Conan’s iconic speech about “What is best in life?” is similarly adapted from Conan’s inner musings aboard a pirate ship with Belit, and suited the movie appropriately.

In this fan’s eyes, Jason Momoa and director Marcus Nispel have some big shoes to fill.

The Adventures of Tracer Bullet

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The Devil's Rejects revisited.

A dark, violent horror in the vein of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Natural Born Killers, with all the disturbed and original characters of a Tarantino movie. But with the dubious distinction of each weirdo possessing a sadistic streak that delights in pain and degradation.

It’s hard to enjoy this movie. It’s downright nasty in places, violent and gory as hell and patched with a gallows’s humour that takes a certain type of twisted mind to appreciate. But somehow, I was enthralled. The violence, the originality, the bizarre cast of characters; you know you may be watching a horror movie just a little ahead of it’s time. A Texas Chainsaw Massacre of the 21^st century.

We are introduced to the Firefly family at the start of the movie as a police raid commences on their farmhouse; in an area where 75 people have gone missing, and obviously, not in a nice way.

As you might have guessed, this is no ordinary family. They don their massive suits of metal plate and fire back on the police with automatic weapons amid the filth and littered corpses of their homestead.

What ensues is a road trip of nightmare proportions. They hack and slash their way across the state of Texas; first encountering a band in a hotel room where they carry out, with sadistic glee, some of the wildest and evil murders in movie history. Human skin masks, a collision with a truck that explodes into flying gore, knife to the heart, gunshot to the head, skull collapsing beatings, sexual assault with a gun barrel; it’s all here. With cringing, frightening, realism.

Hunting the Firefly family down is a task force headed by Sheriff Wydelle, portrayed by the marvelous, underrated, William Forsythe. Wydelle has a bone to pick with the Firefly clan as they murdered his brother and is on a no-holds-barred mission to hunt them down. He even hires two bounty hunters in the form of the pocked, tattooed Danny Trejo (Machete) and the disguised ex-wrestler, Diamond Dallas Page. He only asks to leave the screwball family alive along enough so he can piss on them.

Also hats off to horror king, Sid Haig, for his Captain Spaulding, head of the Firefly clan. His face alone is enough of nightmares with its bristly beard, smeared clown makeup and teeth that would promote the use of dentistry worldwide. He plays the role with such overwhelming jubilance so convincingly; it’s hard to not imagine a Captain Spaulding existing out there somewhere.

Crucifixions, pictures stapled to skin, axe murders, mutants; is there anything not freakishly left uncovered in this movie?

File it under foul mouthed, gory, dirty, electrifying, sometimes funny, no holds barred horror. Rob Zombie had directed a masterpiece. A masterpiece in what is the question.

Game of Thrones Finale

And it's all over until next year. What's a man to do? No basketball, hockey, or Game of Thrones on TV?

The show enjoyed a stronger second half of the season. The pacing was better and there were more shocking twists. Even a few of the actors honed their thespian skills to a finer degree (I am looking at you, Jason Momoa and Emilia Clark).

So much so, I didn't even notice the abscence of my two fave actors of first season, Sean Bean and Harry Lloyd. Losing two of the most inspired characters in the first season would hurt most new shows, but uh-uh in this case. Well done!

As regards to the last episode, I don't think the strongest scene was the dragon hatchings. Being very familiar with the novels, I knew well what was to come. The scene I enjoyed the most was the voice over of Jean Mormont as the Night Watch left the Wall. Being an ex-army brat, they got that scene just sooo right. Watch the ranger descending the stairs with his overloaded rucksack on his back in said scene. Thumbs up, D&D.

The pacing was fantastic in this episode. The acting dead on. I always watch with admiration Michelle Fairley's (Catelyn Stark) face when she needs to portray emotion. She's a gifted actress.

Sansa and Robb developed over the season. We see more of the fan favourite Hound's character conveyed in little snippets. Varys and Littlefinger still have their ongoing verbal sparring scenes (which I enjoyed far more in this episode than an earlier one). Even Pycelle is developing more depth?!?

I liked how they borrowed the Arya chapter from A Clash of Kings. Maybe that will develop more time for the Battle of the Blackwater????

I think my favourite character now with Bean and Lloyd exiting Is Iain Glen as Ser Jorah Mormont. He nails the chivalrous knight in every scene.

It's been a great season. It's going be hard to wait until Season 2, but still a little exciting knowing they have a bigger budget to play with next season and D&D announcing more CGI and wolf scenes. And the show as a whole will even get better.

Until then, I'll have to leave the world of Westeros and just have to make do with an appearance of certain book that took a 6 year wait to transport me back in.

2010 Bram Stoker Awards

Superior Achievement in a Novel: A Dark Matter by Peter Straub

Superior Achievement in a First Novel (Tie):
Black and Orange by Benjamin Kane Ethridge
The Castle of Los Angeles by Lisa Morton

Superior Achievement in Long Fiction: Invisible Fences by Norman Prentiss

Superior Achievement in Short Fiction : The Folding Man by Joe R. Lansdale from Haunted Legends

Superior Achievement in an Anthology: Haunted Legends edited by Ellen Datlow and Nick Mamatas

Superior Achievement in a Fiction Collection: Full Dark, No Stars by Stephen King

Superior Achievement in Non-Fiction: To Each Their Darkness by Gary A. Braunbeck

Superior Achievement in a Poetry Collection: Dark Matters by Bruce Boston

The Song of Ice and Fire So Far

Adam Whitehead over in The Wertzone has posted a fascinating look into the history of Westeros. It is an impressive writeup and a must for any ASOIAF fans. Check it out at this link:

The Song of Ice and Fire So Far

or The Wertzone link further down the page. Thanks, Adam!

David Gemmel Awards

The David Gemmel Legend Awards for Fantasy:

For the Morningstar Award for Best Newcomer, the winner was Darius Hinks for Warrior Priest (Black Library).

For the Ravenheart Award for Best Cover Artist, the winner was Olof Erla Einarsdottir for the cover of Power and Majesty by Tansy Rayner Roberts (Harper Collins Australia).

For the Legend Award for Best Novel, the winner was Brandon Sanderson for The Way of Kings (Gollancz/Tor US) who received the major Snaga Award.
 

Conan The Barbarian Red Band Trailer

That's a lot of the red stuff, man.

To all the young parents out there....

Sweet Dreams...you little bastard!

Superhero Movie News

And the first review of Green Lantern is in. And the verdict is... not good. The review can be read here: Green Lantern Review

In other news, Russell Crowe is playing Jor-El in the new Man of Steel movie. To you Supes newbie fans, that's the S-Man's father previously played by Marlon Brando in the original Superman movie with Christopher Reeve. He joins an already star studded cast of Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Diane Lane, and Kevin Costner. Be thankful there are no phones on Krypton.

A mystery man has appeared on the set of The Dark Knight Rises. It's Liam Neeson! I guess that cements the Ra's al Ghul plotline. I wonder will Talia al Ghul be making the plot somehow? I don't think I wanna mess with Neeson if something happens to his daughter. : )

In Wolverine news, the new director for the sequel to the X-Men spinoff may be James Mangold. Mangold previously directed the Johnny Cash biopic, Walk the Line, and last year's Knight and Day. The Wolverine will start shooting this fall in Japan.

And rounding out superhero news, a second Conan the Barbarian TV spot has been released by Lionsgate. Conan the Barbarian will be released in 2-D and 3-D on August 19.

Licensing International Expo 2011

                      A few of many movie posters at the event.

Source Code

A fine movie. Probably the best I've seen in a while. No razzle, dazzle CGI. Just "bang on" acting and an engaging story.

Captain Colter Stevens (Jake Gyllenhaal) wakes up disoriented and confused on a train inside the body of a man he does not know. After 8 minutes, he's caught in an explosion that sends him reeling back into another setting, one where he is locked in a cockpit-like capsule and the face of uniformed woman named Goodwin staring at him on a screen. As the movie progresses, we learn he's involved in a complicated government experiment to stop a terrorist from planting a bomb aboard a train. The bomb is part of a greater plot to cause a massive explosion that will wipe out most of downtown Chicago. Every time Colter fails, he has to relive those final eight minutes before the explosion. Except he is gathering clues each time until he can finally unravel the mystery of who the bomber is and prevent the incident. But there are two mysteries in this film. Who is Captain Colter Stevens and how did he unknowingly become involved in this government experiment to begin with?

This movie starts with a slow burn until it gradually draws you like in like a moth to a flame. Captain Colter Stevens is portrayed convincingly by the great Jake Gyllenhaal. He channels Donnie Darko territory with a complicated plot involving mind-bending time travel. He is again perfectly cast, playing the character with appropiate emotional depth and realistic action. Goodwin, played by Vera Farmiga of The Departed and Orphan fame, is a perfect counterpart to Gyllenhaal's Stevens. The interaction between the two is the rare blend of two actors who play off each other to mutual perfection.

In the second story arc, Gyllenhaal interacts with Michelle Monaghan, who plays an acquaintance on their daily train commute. Monaghan always brings an endearing, girl-next-door quality to her characters and she suitably plays the unfamiliar, unsure of Colter's sanity, Christina Warren, in a fine performance.

Not only is this movie a time travel, action, mystery but it also wanders into some dark territory, raising some ethical questions that left me feeling a little uncomfortable. Gylenhaal fittingly looks pale and drawn in some shots, which reflects the great direction by Duncan Jones, who also also brought us the marvellous astronaut mystery, Moon. The movie ends on a nearly perfect note, although it may have extended itself a little bit too long trying to wrap ends up. A minor quibble.

Source Code is one of the best movies so far this year. A near perfect sci-fi thriller with some fine aspects and great performances. I'll be watching it again very soon. 8.5/10

Game of Thrones Ep10

****possible spoiler ahead****

Fire and Blood...Last Episode of the Season. Looking forward to see Dany "waking the dragon"...s?

Game of Thrones S01 E09

Nasty, nasty! Episode 09 breaks the rules of Season 1.

WARNING:

*********Spoilers Ahead*********

Holy Smoking Christmas! Last night, I would have liked to been alongside a Game of Thrones fan who hadn't read the series, watching their reaction in the last 5 mins. Check this guy out! He's gone viral!

Yes, Ned's dead, baby. In an absolutely stunning twist to non-readers of ASOIAF, our main protagonist lost his head to his own sword. I didn't realize the significance of using Ice for the beheading until I watched the show, considering Ned lopped off poor Will's head at the very start of the season. The scene was suitably horrific and shocking, even moreso when you realize Ned's daughters are helplessly looking on. Damn that Joffrey!

There were other great moments. Marvellous shots of the Twins, a great portrayal of slimebag Walder Frey by David Bradley, Jon receives Longclaw from Commander Mormont, we meet a lost Targaryen. The Dany story arc goes bonkers with more happening in this episode than the previous eight episodes combined. Jamie is captured by Robb, Tyrion meets Shae and relates the story of his lost love, Tysha, to her and Bronn during a drinking game. Tyrion heads to battle with some great advice from Bronn to "stay low".

Yet, you could be easily forgiven for forgotting all this upon watching the show's stunning climax. In a very Braveheart moment, we watch Ice descend in slo-mo, followed by the sound of cleaving flesh. The next shot is of poor Arya's face buried in Yoren's chest while he holds her, as frightened birds fly off into the sky. They nailed it. Ned gets "Iced".

Next week is the final episode of Season One. It's been a very fast ride, with the crest of the building wave near the end. Bring on a Clash of Kings!

Dallas Mavericks win NBA Finals

Congratulations to the Dallas Mavericks for their first time NBA championship as they beat the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals, 105-95. It was nice to see the big German, Dirk Nowitzki, hoist the trophy over his head after it eluded him for so long.

Dallas played smothering defense, forcing numerous Miami turnovers. With some tough rebounding, the sniper shooting of Jason Terry, the slippery play of J.J. Barea and a solid fourth quarter by Nowitzki, they were too much for the younger Heat. The Dallas Mavericks boast a strong cast of NBA vets including former all stars Jason Kidd and Shawn Marion, with Kidd winning his first title in 17 years of play.

Nowitzki also won the Bill Russell award for Finals MVP after battling through a sinus infection and a torn tendon on his left hand in the series.

As for The Miami Heat, I am sure they will be back next year.The NBA championship still has to wait for NBA superstar, Lebron James. He played underwhelming in this series, mostly due to the excellent defense of his shadow, Shawn Marion. It was touching to see all star Chris Bosh collapse in tears on the way to the locker room after the Heat having such high expectations this season. Still they played well and made the Finals an entertaining series.

Let the party begin in Dallas!

X-Men: First Class

X-Men: First Class

Disappointing. After reading reviews that this was one of the better X-men movies, I was looking forward to rediscovering the sense of excitement, discovery and coolness of the first two films. Not to be.

The characters are tired. Magneto is really not that interesting anymore. Neither are any of the other enemies. A man who can turn himself into a whirlwind? A red Nightcrawler? A woman who can mutate into diamond hardness? A lady with dragonfly wings? Kevin Bacon as a mutant who can absorb energy and then release it's potential in other forms? Bah! Give me Lady Deathstrike, Toad, or Sabretooth anyday.

The film is really hurt by the loss of it's three biggest stars: Ian McKellan, Patrick Stewart and Hugh Jackman. It's hard to make up for the charisma and class these stars bring to the screen. Jennifer Lawrence, great in Winter's Bone, is miscast. She doesn't have the sexual dynamism Rebecca Romijn brought to the character of Mystique. McAvoy and Fassbender, who can be great in the right roles (See The Last King of Scotland and 300 respectively), have their potential put to waste here. It becomes another uninspired, explosive filled, paint-by-numbers, comic book movie.

With the end of the usual overwrought CGI climax, I thought to myself: when was the last time I was really impressed with a CGI scene? Was it at the end of the first Jurassic Park? That's a long, damn time ago. Please directors: take note.

The one character I found myself interested in was Banshee. Now there's some real inspired powers. I would watch a spin off Banshee movie over an X-Men: Second Class or X-Men: Senior High any day. And the young actor playing Hack McCoy nailed the sensitive, shy, scientist role well until he transformed into Beast. Whereupon he intimidates by growls and snarks in true doggy form. *sighs*

But apparently I'm off the mark with the IMDb ratings this movie has garnered and the rave reviews it has received. As for me, I am finished with the franchise. So while others are flocking to the theater, spending their dollars on the next sixth, sure-to-come installment of the X-men movies, I'll gladly sit in my La-Z-Boy, crack a beer, put my feet up and play the DVDs of the first two movies. And reflect on the franchise's glory days of old.

***Spoilers ahead***

If you have not read this book yet, where have you been?

Tight. Damn, this book is tight. This is one of my most reread books. It gets better each time. The HBO series really illuminated some of the characters I may have ignored or paid heed to from my previous rereads. Coupled with a lot of background information gleaned from the Westeros board, fan rants about the R+L=J theory, and a whole new appreciation for the Bolton “Flayed Man” sigil after reading the “Reek” chapter from ADWD, I urge everybody to reread it again for the first time. The last Sansa chapter always renews my fury of wanting to strangle a certain newly crowned king. I look forward to, with a sense of cruel justice, my rereading of the “purple” dinner in ASOS again. Choke, your grace, choke.

Witcher 2: Assassin of Kings

            This game is Smoking!!! Can't wait to step up my PC!

             Game of Thrones Preview of Episode 9 "Baelor"
With Sansaʼs life in danger, Ned makes a fateful decision. Catelyn brokers an unsavory deal with the slippery Walder Frey. Tyrion acquires a mistress and is forced by his father to fight on the front lines. Robb wins his first major victory and captures a prized prisoner. Jon is rewarded for his valor and discovers a dark secret about Maester Aemon. As Drogoʼs wound festers, Dany defies his bloodrider Qotho and puts her trust in the enslaved witch Mirri Maz Duur.

Welcome to Memories of Iron!

Welcome past the marble, latticework arches into the blood spewn hallways of the fantastic, the horrific and the past. I am Paul McCarthy. No, not Paul McCartney. McCarthy. This is my new blog site. I am a dedicated fan to all things fantastical and ancient; dragons, swords, dented armor, and even deeper dented heads. Some may say I am a little obsessive in my quest to withdraw wondrous images and ideas from my head and onto a medium that could possibly support them. I hope this blog is a good start.