TV’s New Golden Age and Why Homeland Won’t Be Remembered

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Greg Olear had high hopes that Homeland would join the ranks of the truly elite television dramas. Here, his criteria for what makes a TV show superb.

“But I Know It’s Not Real!” – Kids, Video Games and Guns

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Samuel Sattin introduces a new generation to the latest in violent video games, and realizes that much has changed since the days of Zelda and Duck Hunt.

A Practical Guide to Bravery

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Carl Pettit offers a taxonomy of bravery for the rest of us to emulate.

Housebroken

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People in relationships can’t fathom what single men do with their time. If they can make an event, surely you can. Sean Carney explains.

HBO Says ‘Sorry’ for Decapitated GW Bush Head

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Turns out a recycled George W Bush prosthetic head was used in the filming of Game of Thrones… Oops.

Gay Sex on TV

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Heather N makes an appeal for more gay sex on TV.

Blackwatch TV Extra: Game of Thrones Season Two Begins TONIGHT! [@gameofthrones]

The new season of the hit George R.R. Martin adaptation comes to HBO this very eve!

Television: Brace Yourself, War Is Coming [New #GameOfThrones Traileras]

The hit fantasy adaptation returns next month to HBO, and we’ve got an early look.

Help Wanted: Little Person

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“A 45 year old guy who just got done smoking a cigarette has to sit there reading a six year-old’s lines so they can get the camera angles right.”

Behind The Scenes: How Dothraki Was Born — The Colanger Culture [#gameofthrones]

Find out just how much goes into making something like Klingon or Na’vi leap off the page and into fan consciousness.

Humor: Better Get A Warm Coat [#gameofthrones]

The Stark Channel forecasts cold times coming soon …