Dearest Gentle Reader,It’s been quite a while since the new season of ‘Bridgerton’ has dropped. With moments such as ‘I burn for you’ to heartfelt proposals like ‘For God’s sake Penelope, Are you going to marry me or not?’, the series stole the viewers’ hearts. Nonetheless, how would it feel when the magic of ‘Game … Read more
We’ve sat through two seasons of HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel series, ‘House of the Dragon‘, but the real royal drama is just getting started. The series that wrapped up season 2 early this year, has been renewed for season 3, with reports indicating that season 4 will be the final chapter, hitting its climactic … Read more
A popular tourist destination in Europe has been slammed as overcrowded and expensive with visitors saying it felt more like Disneyland than a beautiful mediaeval city. Dubrovnik in Croatia has been described as overpriced and overcrowded on the popular social media site Reddit. The coastal city is known for its walled Old Town and has … Read more
HEARING someone shout: “Shame!” while I’m walking along the street is not something I’m used to experiencing. But in the Croatian city of Dubrovnik this is thankfully not an insult, it’s just fellow set-jetters getting into the spirit of one of Game Of Thrones’ most famous scenes – The Walk of Shame. 8 The stunning … Read more
2/5 stars Lead cast: Jeon Jong-seo, Ji Chang-wook, Kim Moo-yul When Part I of the big-budget historical Korean drama Queen Woo dropped late last month, it was not the lavish sets that drew the notice of viewers. The costumes were mentioned quite frequently but, rather than their ornate design, they were noted for their resemblance … Read more
WHEREVER you look in Belfast, history looms large. The Troubles, its shipbuilding industry, pubs and folk music. But it’s also a place that’s unmistakably modern – there’s the TV and film industry where Game of Thrones was produced, exotic new restaurants and even a Pride parade the weekend I visited. 10 The Titanic Hotel is … Read more
The province of Manitoba is extraordinarily well represented this month at the Toronto International Film Festival. Officially, the province lays claim to seven films at the festival, which opened Thursday: four features and three shorts, all with Manitoba connections. Never before in the 49-year history of the festival have so many Manitoba-made films been presented. Bear … Read more
The buzz around Anupam Kher’s directorial venture, Tanvi The Great, just got amplified with the exciting news of Iain Glen, the renowned Game of Thrones star, joining the cast. Game of Thrones’ Iain Glen joins Anupam Kher in his directorial Tanvi The Great A leaked image from the film’s set has sent fans into a … Read more
“And our duck has a name – Douglas,” she says. Douglas the Duck at Mandarin Oriental Mayfair. The first rubber ducks were made in the 1880s, although not as we know them today – the cheery yellow versions we recognise now were born in the 1940s. While many credit US-based sculptor Peter Ganine for creating … Read more
Kit Harington is best known for his work on Game of Thrones as Jon Snow. Jon Snow, a.k.a. Aegon Targaryen, was beloved by most GOT fans. However, when the series hit its final season, many fans were upset with the direction everything went in. Now, in a recent interview, Harington seems to have agreed with … Read more
