Director Tim Burton has been in a shame spiral for several years but Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children looks like it’s right up his aesthetic if nothing else. The movie is based on the book of the same title and the summary for the movie as such:
When Jacob discovers clues to a mystery that spans different worlds and times, he finds Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. But the mystery and danger deepen as he gets to know the residents and learns about their special powers.
Burton is only directing this movie and left writing duties to Jane Goldman who has worked on Stardust, Kick-Ass and both of the Kingsman movies.
Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children comes out September 30, 2016. It is directed by Tim Burton and stars Eva Green, Asa Butterfield, Ella Purnell, Allison Janney, Terence Stamp, Rupert Everett, with Judi Dench and Samuel L. Jackson.
According to Comic Book Resources, the “One More Day” story arc for Spider-Man may be retconned. This comes from issues Amazing Spider-Man #14 and Spider-Man/Deadpool #6. In the issues, the webslinger and others begin to notice oddities in his relationship with Mary Jane Watson.
“One More Day” controversially ended Peter Parker’s marriage to Mary Jane Watson. This was part of a deal with Mephisto in order to save the life of Aunt May. Fans were not keen on this story arc, thus making it one of heated debate ever since.
Iron Man, of all people, finds their animosity to be peculiar, needing Spidey, MJ, and Jarvis to convince him otherwise. Elsewhere, Peter Parker’s Aunt May begins to show signs of some ailment. Since the agreement allows May to live, undoing it will certainly end badly for her.
Finally, a teaser for Spider-Man/Deadpool shows Peter facing Mephisto himself. The preview shows Peter being told of a secret void existing in Peter’s life. Obviously this is connected directly with the events of “One More Day.”
After Comic Book Resources published an article on the potential undoing of “One More Day,” the site opened a poll to gauge audience reaction. A staggering eighty-eight percent of those polled want the couple back together.
Whether or not “One More Day” is erased from Marvel’s canon is hard to say. Especially when the company and respective creators are silent right now.
What do you guys think of the potential change? Do you want Peter Parker and Mary Jane back together?
Death Wish is a movie that’s been remade to the point where it’s damn near a subgenre to itself. Now, Eli Roth is directing Bruce Willis in a new remake, which is an honest-to-goodness remake.
According to the news at The Hollywood Reporter, Eli Roth is directing the film for MGM and Paramount, who have long wanted to redo the 1974 Charles Bronson cult classic. And Willis, who hasn’t don’t anything of note for a long, long time – mostly because of his growing reputation as a prick – will take over the Charlie B. vigilante role.
Roth’s recent films have been less than stellar as well. From the ridiculous Knock Knock to The Green Inferno, most of his work has been VOD late-night fodder. This appears to be a major release for two big studios putting a lot in this Death Wish basket.
It could work, though the time capsule nature of the original Death Wish – taking place in a New York City that was funneling down the toilet with crime and corruption – was what made Death Wish so indelible. From Death Wish spawned three (or four?) sequels, all worse than the last one, and a Kevin Bacon remake somewhere in the mid-2000s. But that one was called Death Sentence… totally different.
The Flash wrapped up its second season with some major implications about where the DC TV universe would be heading going forward and it looks like we have gotten another hint from star Grant Gustin’s twitter account.
@grantgust I'm cool with you telling them the title 🙂
In the season two finale of The Flash Barry Allen went back in time to save his mother Nora from being killed by the Reverse-Flash. It has already been seen throughout the show that these sort of changes can have major implications on the entire universe but comic fans recognized this change from another DC story. “Flashpoint” is a 2011 story in the comics where Barry Allen went back in time and saved his mother. The story was the lead in to DC’s New 52 launch and the effects are still being felt today. The episode being called “Flashpoint” could point to a variation of a ‘re-boot’ for the DC TV universe and perhaps one that will incorporate Supergirl now that that show has moved to the CW.
The Flash returns on October 4 at 8 PM ET on the CW for a third season.
During a typical “Game of Thrones” season, the second-last episode features a major battle or a shocking event that affects the political dynamics of Westeros. Fortunately, “Battle of the Bastards” succeeds in doing both of those things. Directed by Miguel Sapochnik, the penultimate episode is one of the series’ most bloodiest to date.
“Battle of the Bastards” begins with a long-awaited scene in which two favourite characters get to converse. Daenarys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke) and Tyrion Lannister (Peter Dinklage) watch as the Slaver fleet attacks Mereen from the sea. Tyrion tells her that the conflict is needed to destroy the slave trade. Daenarys plans to restore the city to its inhabitants. As the Masters and Dothroki fight, Dany and her dragons take to the skies. The end result is spectacular to behold, especially how Benioff and Weiss have been building up to it for six seasons. Special credit must be given to the VFX team, because the final result is akin to WETA’s work on Peter Jackson’s “Lord Of The Rings” trilogy.
Daenarys and Tyrion meet with Theon (Alfie Allen) and Yara Greyjoy (Gemma Whelan). Tyrion, in particular, toys with Theon and recalls how the younger man once mocked him for being a dwarf. Theon and Yara explain they want to take back control of the Iron Islands from their uncle, Euron Greyly. Yara pledges a hundred ships to support Tyrion and Daenarys’ campaign. Dany states they are going to leave the world better than how they found it. She demands they will support her claim to the Iron Throne and cease all pillaging.
Elsewhere, Jon Snow (Kit Harrington) and Sansa Stark (Sophie Turner) meet Ramsay Bolton and a detachment of his troops. Ramsay demands Jon surrender and declare him Warden of the North, insisting that he has no chance of winning. Jon offers to challenge him one-on-one. Ramsay asks if they are willing to give up their brother Rickon (Art Parkinson) by fighting for Winterfell. Sansa states there is no proof that he is telling the truth, but Ramsay responds by producing the head of Shaggydog. A furious Sansa tells him that he will die tomorrow.
Does this bring the Fellowship of the Ring’s prologue to mind?
Later, Jon, Sansa and Davos debate what course of action they should take. Tormund is worried about Ramsay’s horses, but Jon is confident they have a chance of winning. Davos reasons they should let Bolton’s forces charge at their army, so they can surround them on three sides. When Davos and his advisers leave, Sansa tells Jon he does not know the way Ramsay thinks, arguing she has insight into how he toys with people. Frustrated, Jon asks how they can rescue Rickon, to which she says they cannot. Technically, as Sansa explains, Rickon is Ned Stark’s legitimate-born son and therefore a greater threat to Ramsay. Jon is angry that they don’t have enough soldiers to retake Winterfell. Before leaving, Sansa states, “If Ramsay wins, I’m not going back there alive,” and her brother vows to never let Ramsay hurt her again.
Jon confides in Melisandre and orders her not to bring him back if he is killed in battle. She responds by saying she does not have the power to revive people but cannot explain how she brought him back. When Jon asks how this is possible, Melisandre explains the resurrection happened because the Lord of Light intended it to be. Meanwhile, Davos and Tormund talk about Stannis’ military strategy. Davos feels the people of Westeros made a mistake believing in kings, but Tormund counters by saying Jon is not a monarch. When asked how he prepares for a battle, Davos explains he likes to walk at night. As he walks through the snow, he comes upon a funeral pyre and Shireen’s wooden deer.
At the battlefield, Jon and the Wildling army watches as Ramsay’s forces stand ready to fight. Ramsay drags Rickon on a rope and turns him loose. He orders the boy to run towards Jon. As Rickon races to the other side, Jon rides to rescue his brother, but Ramsay begins firing arrows at him. Tragically, Jon is too late, as one of the arrows fatally pierces Rickon’s chest.
As Jon’s forces surge forward, Ramsay’s archers launch their arrows. Davos and his men finally head into battle as the Wildlings are surrounded on three sides. What follows is a bloody, intense sequence with heavy casualties. Sapochnik’s direction of the action feels akin to the combat scenes in “Braveheart” and “Saving Private Ryan”. It looks as though Ramsay has won the fight, but Littlefinger and Sansa ride to the rescue with an army.
Ramsay heads back to Winterfell, convinced that his forces will win the battle. He is stunned when the giant Wun Wun breaks down the gate before dying. Jon arrives to confront Ramsay, who decides to challenge him man-to-man and shoots arrows at him. However, Jon defends himself and savagely beats Ramsay to a bloody pulp.
That’s one hell of an army
As the Stark forces enter Winterfell, Jon orders Rickon to be buried in the family crypt next to their father. Sansa demands to see Ramsay, who is now locked in the dungeon. She coldly tells him all memory of the House of Bolton will disappear and that he is left with his dogs, whom he neglected to feed for days. Ramsay is torn to pieces by the hounds, and Sansa leaves with a smile on her face.
The episode delivers on spectacle and intensity. “Game Of Thrones” show runners David Benioff and D.B Weiss certainly know how to balance plot, characters, and action. Clarke and Dinklage have fine chemistry in their scenes, and this will make for an interesting seventh season. Harington proves himself to be a solid actor in projecting Jon’s strategic planning, heartbreak and desperation. Turner shows a darker side of Sansa’s personality, especially in her last scene with Ramsay.
Rickon’s fate is not as dramatic as it should have been, because the character has never received much focus. It begs the question of whether he was necessary to begin with. As the youngest Stark child, Rickon was featured in the background of the first season, but he did have substantially more material in the second and third seasons. Despite this, he never received much character growth. Nor did Parkinson receive any dialogue in his brief appearances this season. Ironically, the viewer is more likely to feel sadness for Wun Wun, who went out in a blaze of glory.
Now, all that remains is the final episode of Season Six. “The Winds of Winter” will arrive in one week. Will the Wall come down? Is Cersei going to burn down King’s Landing? Will the “R + L= J” theory be proven correct?
What’s In Store For WWE Following ‘Money In The Bank’?
After ‘Wrestlemania‘but before ‘SummerSlam‘ is a weak time for WWE. Major storylines have ended and we are faced with awkward beginnings of new ones.
2016 has been different. With an upcoming roster draft, the WWE Universe has been awaiting some major changes. Now with all the shocking events at ‘Money In The Bank‘, it looks like changes are finally here.
5. Botch-Filled Tag Title Match -This was a bit of a let-down considering all the talent in the ring. Somewhere near the end of the match, it felt like everyone was one move off. Seems like it’s time for New Day to lose the belts.
4.Natayla Turns Heels –She’s been stuck in a rut for years but it looks like we might get something new from Natalya. After her loss to Charlotte and Dana Brooke, Nattie attacks tag-team partner Becky Lynch. No more nice cat lady.
3. AJ Styles Defeats John Cena -A statement I didn’t think I’d have the chance to type; indie superstar AJ Styles beat “The Face of WWE” John Cena. While Styles had some help from The Bullet Club, the victory is still important. What a great start to a summer feud.
2. Dean Ambrose Is Mister Money In The Bank -‘The Lunatic’ Dean Ambrose was the last man standing in this ladder match. Beating out 5 other men, Ambrose now has a guaranteed title match whenever he chooses. This match was an insane spot-fest that kept the crowd on their feet.
1. Dean Ambrose Is The New WWE World Heavyweight Champion -Shocking the entire WWE Universe, Dean Ambrose paid back Seth Rollins for years of torture by cashing his Money In The Bank briefcase shortly after winning it. This will live on as one of the most epic moments in WWE history.
What was your favorite moment from WWE’s Money In The Bank PPV?
If you have HBO Now you are not watching ‘Game of Thrones – Battle of Bastards’ as HBO’s system is down, and Twitter is burning down. Luckily HBO has a YouTube page, and you can watch the new trailer for ‘Westworld’ coming to the cable network in October.
J.J. Abrams, Jonathan Nolan, and Bryan Burk are the executive producers on the project based on Michael Crichton’s book/film ‘Westworld.’ Crichton wrote and directed the 1973 film, which starred James Brolin and Yul Brynner as the murderous gunfighter. ‘Westworld’ also spawned a sequel, ‘Futureworld,’ starring Peter Fonda. It was less well received. Nolan is the creator of the HBO series.
Described as “a dark odyssey about the dawn of artificial consciousness and the future of sin,” the series tells the story of a futuristic theme park called Westworld.
‘Westworld’ stars Anthony Hopkins, James Marsden, Evan Rachel Wood, Rodrigo Santoro, Thandie Newton, and Ed Harris.
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It is with a heavy heart that we report on the tragic death of Anton Yelchin.
His sudden death resulted from an automobile accident in which the actor was pinned between his car and a brick mailbox on his property.
Police are still gathering details of the accident, though no foul is suspected.
Yelchin’s acting career began in 1994 and took off after his role in the movie Alpha Dog. Starring in three Star Trek films, Yelchin’s career included an eclectic selection. Among his credits include Huff, Terminator: Salvation, this year’s incredible Green Room, and the underrated Fright Night remake.
The son of political refuges of the former USSR, Yelchin is a shining example of the American dream and one rising by their abilities and talent. His death comes as a terrible shock to his fans, his family, and his friends.
Anton Yelchin will be dearly forgotten and his family and friends will be in our thoughts and prayers.
We here at Monkeys Fighting Robot recommend that if you want to remember this young actor, check out his films and television work. His talent and energy demonstrated a zeal for life that we should all emulate.
It sure seems that way with the stacked card at tonight’s WWE Money in the Bank. (8:00 pm eastern on The WWE Network)
The WrestleMania worthy event is full of dream matches many wrestling fans can’t wait to see unfold.
With Money in the Bank a few hours away, the Four Horsemen of MFR, give their predictions on how things might play out.
MITB
MITB Kickoff Match The Golden Truth vs Breezango
Gerardo – The good news is they have found a way to get Tyler Breeze back in the mix of things after being an afterthought shortly after his arrival to the big stage. The bad news is he’s stuck in a midcard feud. I like the team of Breeze and Fandango but I wish they would have come up with a better team name. That team has potential and with The Golden Truth having two veteran performers who will be entertaining and fan favorites not matter the outcome, I think it’s imperative they continue to push Breezango and salvage any momentum Tyler Breeze still might have.
Winner: Breezango
Marcus – At least they bothered to give the teams names I guess. Due to the fact Fandango and, criminally, Tyler Breeze seem to be complete afterthoughts at the moment, I think Goldust and R-Truth pick up the win so they can continue being there and existing and stuff.
Winner: The Golden Truth
MITB Kickoff Match The Lucha Dragons vs The Dudley Boyz
Gerard0 – The Dudley’s are future Hall of Famers and there’s nothing that will ever take away or diminish their accomplishments. That includes another loss here to the Lucha Dragons.
Winner: The Lucha Dragons
Marcus – I actually seem to be the only fan of the work the Dudley Boyz have done since their return, with everyone seemingly deciding the main problem is their losing too much. Well for better or worse that’s the role the Dudley Boyz need to occupy in 2016 but I actually think this will be one of the few matches used to give them a bit of credibility before they run into Enzo and Cass.
Winner: The Dudley Boyz Apollo Crews vs Sheamus
Gerardo – Apollo Crews’ run on the main roster has been an uneventful one leading up to his feud with Sheamus. WWE finally gave him a storyline to work with and I think Sheamus was the right person to start him off with. It’s ‘The New Era’ vs the old and it makes sense here to have Crews win clean to help catapult that era especially with a guy WWE is so high on. How things have changed in one year for Sheamus, though.
Winner: Apollo Crews
Marcus – While I think Apollo Crews got called up to the main roster way too early, he needs the win here in a serious way. He’s been pretty directionless since debuting and has seemed out of place partly because of that. Ideally he needs the clean win here and there’s no need to protect Sheamus, but then again he’s in a movie so WWE logic says he either wins or is heavily protected. I’m going to be optimistic though.
Winner: Apollo Crews
Mat – Crews gets a big win over Sheamus
Dolph Ziggler vs Baron Corbin
Gerardo – A feud that should have ended a while ago, hopefully comes to an end tonight. And with a big emphasis on ‘The New Era’ this feud should end with The Lone Wolf beating The Showoff.
Winner: Baron Corbin
Marcus – It feels like these two have been fighting forever and I am totally bored and sick of it. I’d go back and look at the last match to see who wins it this week but I’m hoping this will be the last match between these two which by rights should see Corbin get the definitive win. It probably won’t be though.
Winner: Baron Corbin
Mat – Crews gets a big win over Sheamus Charlotte (WWE Women’s Champion) and Dana Brooke vs Natalya and Becky Lynch
Gerardo – I’m not sure what they’re to accomplish with this matchup but if it’s anything like Charlotte’s previous matchups on pay-per-views, this one will end in some sort of controversy. And while it seems like they’re building up Charlotte to be the champion heading into SummerSlam, I think a loss here with some help from dear old dad is in the works.
Winner: Natalya and Becky Lynch with help from Ric Flair.
Marcus – While I like everyone involved in this to varying degrees, this feels like complete filler until SummerSlam. But it’s involved four women who are talented, know what they’re doing (Dana Brooke aside) and trying so that’s progress I guess. Speaking of SummerSlam it’s felt carved in stone all year that we’re heading for Sasha Banks Vs Charlotteso Charlotte likely gets the win by cheating to keep her on course.
Winners: Charlotte and Dana Brooke
Mat – Charlotte and Dana win via shenanigans
EJ – Charlotte and Dana Brooke
United States Championship Rusev (Champion) vs Titus O’Neil
Gerardo – It’s great to see Rusev has captured the magic he had as a heel last year when he was battling John Cena for that same U.S. Title. Since regaining the title, Rusev has been more aggressive and more menacing than he was last year. It’s also great to see Titus thrown into a title program following his suspension earlier this year. And while I think Titus deserves a run as a singles champion at some point, I don’t think tonight will be the night we see that happen.
Winner: Rusev
Marcus – Rusev is actually looking good again for the first time in a while and Titus O’Neal is back from is suspension for being too friendly so everyone’s a winner already. That said I think the Rusev comeback needs to continue until he’s ready to be fed to someone down the road and O’Neil is here to keep the Rusev rolling.
Winner: Rusev
Mat- Rusev destroys Titus, like its not even going to be fun to watch Tag Team Championship (Fatal 4-Way) The New Day (Champions) vs Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson, Enzo Amore and Big Cass, vs The Vaudevillains
Gerardo -While the jury is still out on whether The Vaudevillains can have long-term success in the WWE, the other three teams are about as over as they can get especially The New Day and Enzo and Cass. With that said, don’t be surprised if Gallows and Anderson walk out as the new champions. The New Day have had quite a run and while it might make sense to have them drop the belts at SummerSlam, I think this is the one title that has the best chance of changing hands tonight. Of course, if they do drop the belts tonight, expect rumors of a New Day breakup to swirl as we get closer to the brand extension in July. Let’s hope that’s not the case though.
Winner and new Tag Team Champions: Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson
Marcus – Okay, we now get into the matches I am seriously looking forward to. By process of elimination I don’t think the Vaudevillains nor Enzo and Cass are ready for a run with the straps yet which leave New Day and The Club. While it’s possible The New Day keep the titles for a straight forward tag loss to a team I think The Club take it here as to keep having them lose/not do anything significant is going to start to get really damaging.
Winner: Gallows and Anderson
Mat – The New Day retains in their toughest match to date.
John Cena vs AJ Styles
Gerardo – The match that could steal the show, is the match that’s been a decade in the making. The buildup to this clash has been tremendous and engaging. Styles needs a win in the worst way and Cena has shown lately (see: Kevin Owens vs Cena last year) that he’ll take a loss to put someone over if it means helping to build a legit star. AJ Styles is definitely a star and without the help of Gallowa and Anderson (I think), this feud will have lasting power all the way to SummerSlam.
Winner: AJ Styles
Marcus- My pick for match of the night and the one that in the build up has really sold this show. Cena’s match quality may not be the most consistent but when he gets in there with the right opponent it hits another level and Styles should most certainly be one of those opponents. As for the winner Cena has returned but he doesn’t and never needs a win, Styles on the other hand needs a win after taking the dive against Reigns a few times. Either way the match itself should ensure everyone comes out of this looking good.
Winner: AJ Styles
Mat – Cena wins but AJ comes out looking damn good and gets his win at SummerSlam.
EJ – AJ Styles Money in the Bank Ladder Match
Sami Zayn vs Dean Ambrose vs Alberto del Rio vs Chris Jericho vs Cesaro vs Kevin Owens
Gerardo – Arguably the best MITB Ladder match lineup in its history, this match won’t be short of spectacular. There’s even a chance it could be more spectacular if WWE decides to add a seventh surprise entrant (Randy Orton?). And for a more in-depth look at this battle, checkout EJ Moreno’s piece on it. As for my thoughts, I think it comes down to Ambrose or Owens. WWE teased on Raw Ambrose possibly cashing in at the end of the night if he wins but WWE wouldn’t want to ruin a potential cash-in surprise by hinting at it beforehand. Ambrose could very well still win but don’t be surprised if Kevin Owens ascends to the top of the ladder and grabs the briefcase. With that said, all this talk of The Shield lately has me thinking a triple threat match is on the horizon.
Winner: Dean Ambrose
Marcus – This may actually be the best overall line-up for a MITB match in history. Everyone is capable, everyone has a reason and critically everyone could win it. While I’d be happy to see anyone in here win it, I’d rather not Jericho or Del Rio as it wouldn’t help them nearly as much as the other four guys. Of those four Dean Ambrose strikes me as the stand out candidate as the story line with him as MITB holder and Reigns as champion writes itself. Throw in Rollins as the other challenger and we’re finally good to go for the triple threat everyone wants to see.
Winner: Dean Ambrose
Mat – Owens or Cesaro are my picks, but there could be a mystery 7th entrant.
EJ – Kevin Owens
World Heavyweight Championship
Roman Reigns (champion) vs Seth Rollins
Gerardo – The Guy vs The Man. Certainly a matchup worthy of main-eventing WrestleMania. As much as I’d love to see Rollins reclaim the title he never lost, I don’t think WWE is ready to have the Roman Empire end. Rollins will get the title back eventually. It just won’t be tonight. But if he does, it could be a short-lived title reign should some lunatic find it an appropriate time to cash in.
Winner: Roman Reigns
Marcus – Once again Reigns gets put with an opponent who will get the best out of him and it will be so good to finally see Seth Rollins in a big match again. While I can’t see where it will come from or how there will likely be some sort of shenanigans so Reigns can keep his title but allows the feud to stay alive either for more matches between the two or the fabled triple threat. Hopefully the match continues the high quality run for Reigns that AJ Styles started him on.
Winner: Roman Reigns
For the first time in a while I’m really looking forward to a WWE show and am actually confident that several of these matches will really deliver.
Mat – Reigns retains, but Rollins gets the win via DQ.
EJ – Roman Reigns
There you have it. Plenty of thoughts on tonight’s big event. Got a prediction? Thoughts on ours? Leave them in the comments. We’d love to hear yours as well.
Six seasons on, we are nearing the end. How long until Daenarys gets to Westeros?
As “Game of Thrones” nears the end of its sixth season, viewers have seen many characters return and others meeting their deaths. Since “The Winds of Winter” has yet to be published, the producers are using author George R.R Martin’s outline for this season. “No One” continues the emotional arc of its characters as we approach the last two episodes.
During a stage performance, Lady Crane reenacts the Queen’s reaction to Joffrey Baretheon’s murder. After the show, she finds an injured Arya Stark (Maise Williams) hiding in her wardrobe. Crane tends to her wounds and commiserates with her. She offers the girl a chance to join the stage troupe. However, Arya declines the offer, explaining she intends to go west of Westeros. Williams succeeds is depicting Arya’s vulnerability and determination.
Later, the Waif kills Crane and goes after Arya, who struggles to keep going as her wounds reopen. After heading into a small chamber, Arya manages to kill the Waif in darkness and removes her face before taking it to the House of Black and White. She informs Jaqen of what she has done, to which he praises her for finally becoming “No One.” However, Arya declines to join him and announces her plan to go home to Winterfell. Williams’ maturity and resoluteness in these scenes is stunning, because she has managed to not forget her roots.
In the Riverlands, Sandor “The Hound” Clegane (Rory McCann) goes after a group of Brothers without Banners with his axe. He is seeking revenge over the deaths of his valley companions. During this time, he encounters Thoros of Myr and Beric Dondarrion, who are preparing to hang the surviving Brothers. They discuss the possibility of Sandor joining the fight against the White Walkers. While it is great to see Rory McCann back, one wishes the Hound’s subplot could have been longer this season.
Back in Mereen, Tyrion Lannister (Peter Dinklage) is optimistic that his plans to abolish slavery in the city will succeed. Varys (Conleth Hill) says they need the support of a queen- namely, Daenarys, but he advises his companion not to trust the Red Priests. Later, Tyrion meets with his supporters and talks of possibly having his own vinyard when Daenarys becomes ruler of the Seven Kingdoms. Dinklage’s comedic timing and witty nature are in full force when he envisions inventing his own wine -“The Imp’s Delight”. This light moment is interrupted by the arrival of the Masters’ fleet. As the night passes, Tyrion and Greyworm debate what they should do, but they are stunned with the arrival of Daenarys (Emilia Clarke) herself. Clarke’s scene feels somewhat rushed and ends abruptly, but the audience is at least spared another speech.
At King’s Landing, Cersei Lannister is confronted with Lancel and the Faith Militant, who have come to take her away. Despite being ordered to surrender, Cersei refuses to go with them, prompting a bloody standoff between Gregor and the Faith Militant. Cersei is brought to the throne room and told. Tommnen announces the trials of his mother Loras Tyrell will be held in Baelor during the Festival of the Mother. He also declares trial by combat will be forbidden throughout the Seven Kingdoms. Cersei’s chances of being exonerated are now even slimmer, but she has Qyburn investigate a possible rumour that could help her.
Cersei’s situation looks pretty dire
Meanwhile, Brienne (Gwendolyn Christie) meets up with Jaime Lannister at Riverrun. Jaime expresses surprise that Sansa Stark is alive and asks how she plans to retake Winterfell. Brienne demands the chance to talk with the Blackfish for use of his army. Jaime refuses to give up the castle. After a tense discussion, he agrees to give Brienne until nightfall to talk to Blackfish, warning her that “Not everybody wants to die for someone else’s home.”
Blackfish reveals himself to be sympathetic to Sansa’s plight, but he refuses to help them retake Winterfell. Meanwhile, Jaime tries to get Edmure Tully on his side, offering him the chance to see his newborn son. Edmure scoffs at this approach and taunts him about his past misdeeds. Jaime admits that he is desperate to be reunited with Cersei and will do anything to achieve it, even if it means killing all the Tullys at Riverrun.
Edmund goes to Riverrun to capture Blackfish. As Brienne urges Blackfish to help his niece, he tells her that she has served Sansa far better than he ever could. Blackfish sends her away and prepares to meet his end. His fate feels disappointing, because the viewer never get to see it happen onscreen.
David Benioff and D.B. Weiss succeed in ramping up the emotion and raising the stakes. Special praise should be given to Christie, Dinklage and Williams for their acting. Now, the viewer can look forward to the ninth episode- “Battle of the Bastards.”
-This was a bit of a let-down considering all the talent in the ring. Somewhere near the end of the match, it felt like everyone was one move off. Seems like it’s time for New Day to lose the belts.
–She’s been stuck in a rut for years but it looks like we might get something new from Natalya. After her loss to Charlotte and Dana Brooke, Nattie attacks tag-team partner Becky Lynch. No more nice cat lady.
-A statement I didn’t think I’d have the chance to type; indie superstar AJ Styles beat “The Face of WWE” John Cena. While Styles had some help from The 
-‘The Lunatic’ Dean Ambrose was the last man standing in this ladder match. Beating out 5 other men, Ambrose now has a guaranteed title match whenever he chooses. This match was an insane spot-fest that kept the crowd on their feet.
-Shocking the entire WWE Universe, Dean Ambrose paid back Seth Rollins for years of torture by cashing his Money In The Bank briefcase shortly after winning it. This will live on as one of the most epic moments in WWE history.
