It makes sense to me. They saw that the High Sparrow was winning and decided to back him up. If you can't beat 'em, join 'em.

The Faith Militant runs the kingdom now. It's likely that the High Sparrow is aware that when Cersei's case goes to trial it will become apparent that Tommen is not the rightful king. If that's his endgame, that means he probably has a replacement king in mind.

Why would she need confirmation of that rumor? She knows all about the wildfire; her brother/lover is the guy who killed the Mad King over it.

Definitely worries me. I'm afraid they might give Ramsay one last victory in BastardBowl before he gets fucked by white walkers in episode 10.

What Podrick is bringing to the table is that he's a rare source of levity and goodness in a series that often lacks both. While that doesn't save him from death in a show like this (quite the opposite really), I have a feeling the writers like him as much as we do.

That's the sticker for me as well. The theories are compelling but that scene doesn't fit in with any of them.

To be fair, "gay" is often used in a broader sense to include anyone who isn't straight.

I should watch Silent Hill again. Possibly the best video game movie out there, even if it doesn't quite live up to the genius of the original three Silent Hill games.

I'm involved in the music scene around Dayton, so I've been watching this play out from a close distance. I actually know people who went to school with this girl and a lot of people who worked with this band. So I will say this:

While I appreciate the straightforward revenge plot setup, I have to admit it's almost cartoonish how thorough the massacre was. Why would they find it necessary to slaughter every unarmed man and woman present, as opposed to just killing the septon, taking what they want, and marching off? Yeah, the guys were…

John Wick: CleganeBowl Edition

It has been pointed out elsewhere that the cold open was likely a necessity - Roy McCann's name is in the opening credits

I love the A.V. Club when it comes to film and TV criticism but their condescension toward metal really soured me on their music reviews. Who else would review a Melvins album and complain that it's too metal?

I can't believe Braavos was left untouched in this pool. Between Jaqen, the Waif, the actress target, and the other actors in the play, somebody's gotta go in the next episode or two.