Melisandre of Asshai: Subverting The Witch Trope in Game of Thrones

Morally ambiguous and often presented as alluring and dangerous creatures, witches are important characters in horror and fantasy literature and cinema. The traits and characteristics typically associated with witches and their role in storytelling are inherited from the late Middles Ages and the Early Modern period ‒ dreadful times of political unrest and heightened religious…

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Exclusive: An Interview with Fabian Wagner

Game of Thrones and Justice League cinematographer, Fabian Wagner, joins ComicBook Debate to discuss his career, favorite moments to shoot from Game of Thrones and The Snyder Cut of Justice League.

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The Tragedy of Ser Jorah Mormont

An in-depth analysis of the Game of Thrones’ character.Spoilers follow. “The world is a comedy to those who think; a tragedy to those who feel.” — Horace Walpole. Letter to Anne, Countess of Ossory (August 16th 1776). Tragedy is one of the seven principle themes of storytelling. It is defined by the undoing of a…

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Game of Thrones Series Finale – Review

This review contains mild spoilers. The thrilling show based on the series “A Song of Fire and Ice” by George R.R. Martin came to its end this past Sunday. For eight years, fans watched favorite characters die, came up with insane fan theories, and waited to see which character would end up on the Iron…

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