Ranking Thrones

Ranking Thrones

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Ranking Thrones episodes

  • Ranking Thrones Episode 51 - Robert I with Rex Factor

    After James and Evan have spent hours debating and analyzing George RR Martin's fantasy history, James has brought on the hosts of a real history podcast. Graham Duke and Ali Hood of the phenomenal podcast Rex Factor come to discuss Robert Baratheon. We talk about the real-life inspiration behind Robert in Edward IV and Henry IV. Are the mistakes of Robert so bad compared to what most real kings did? All this, and Rex Factor answering all the questions you always wanted them to answer.

    Rex Factor | Reviewing all the Kings and Queens of England & Scotland (wordpress.com)

    1 hr 54 min
  • Shakespeare Onscreen - Star Trek's Shakespeare Trilogy

    Host's log: Phil returns to boldly go into a deep dive of three unique episodes from Star Trek: The Original Series that were all inspired by the plot of Shakespeare's plays. 

    Elaan of Troyius: Kirk and the Enterprise have to transport this haughty Princess to her arranged marriage. But can Kirk tame this beautiful woman, or will her feminine wiles and Klingon attacks mean the end? Inspired by The Taming of the Shrew, are the outfits France Nuyen wears a little much? Does this episode age well?

    Catspaw: Star Trek's Halloween episode has Kirk and the Enterprise receive an ominous warning after the death of a redshirt. Ignoring the warning of three witches Kirk, Spock and McCoy go to a seemingly haunted castle and meet two fickle magicians. Is this really a Macbeth episode of Star Trek? Do the old effects distract?

    The Conscience of the King: Kirk is told that a Shakespearean actor may be an escaped war criminal. Kirk investigates while struggling with doubt and wooing the war criminal's daughter. We discuss the episode's relation to Hamlet, the significance of genre entertainment and the episode's relation to the Nuremberg trials.

    2 hr 12 min
  • Shakespeare Onscreen - Akira Kurosawa's Throne of Blood

    They say that Shakespeare's work is immortal and universal. Akira Kurosawa proves that with his adaptation of Macbeth into feudal Japan with the masterpiece Throne of Blood. Guest Phil joins Jamie in discussing how well Kurosawa translates the story of Macbeth. The two get into the cross-cultural similarities and differences as well as the phenomenal performances and cinematography.

    1 hr 28 min
  • Shakespeare Onscreen - Henry V on Film

    Alex returns to complete our 3-part analysis of The Hollow Crown. But rather than simply talk about Thea Sharrock's magnificent film, we broaden and speak about the two famous films by Sir Laurence Olivier and Sir Kenneth Branagh. Each adaptation of Henry V is a masterpiece that highlights different aspects of the text and bring Shakespeare's play and characters in wholly different light. Join us as we go once more unto the breach. 

    2 hr 21 min
  • Shakespeare Onscreen- The Hollow Crown's Henry IV
    Continuing our in-depth analysis on The Hollow Crown, Alex returns to talk about one of the best showcases of Shakespeare. We analyze the historical basis for the play, Falstaff, why there was a sequel and the character of Hal. All this and Minions in this week's episode.
    1 hr 44 min
  • Shakespeare Onscreen- The Hollow Crown's Richard II
    In 2012, BBC created an adaptation of the Henriad. The first and arguably greatest in the tetralogy is Richard II. Directed by Rupert Goold and starring Ben Whishaw and Rory Kinnear. Alex rejoins as he and Jamie discuss their love of the play, Shakespeare at the zenith of his craft and why is Richard II not as popular a play.
    1 hr 41 min

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James and Evan go through the History of Westeros and judge the pivotal figures determining who were the greatest rulers, the most despicable tyrants and more!