Bisma Fida-Contributor

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January, 2023
M.A. Journalism
Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, Dune
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About Bisma Fida

Bisma strongly believes pop culture shapes human lives. She is particularly concerned about the media portrayals of gender, class, race, and sexuality on television, their intersectionality, and ultimately how audiences perceive each of these constructs.
Bisma is a Political Science and Communications major. Much of her formal research interests are centered around areas of gender, communication, and development with a specific focus on ICT4D, C4D, and Gender and Media. She likes to spend her spare time devouring Simone de Beauvoir, Noam Chomsky, Edward Said, and Judith Butler. In that light, she strongly suggests you pick up Said's Orientalism or Beauvoir's Second Sex. Neither are recreational, but they will deconstruct your social reality. You may find her at: [email protected]

Favorite Movies

The Godfather: I & II, the Shawshank Redemption, The Silence of the Lambs, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Good Will Hunting, Saving Private Ryan, LotR Trilogy.

Industry Focus

Film and Television

Favorite TV Shows

Game of Thrones, Bosch: Legacy, House of the Dragon, True Detective: Season 1, West Wing, Band of Brothers.

Latest

Split image of Ned Stark carrying Ice in Game of Thrones.
Game Of Thrones: Worst Decisions Made By Ned Stark

Ned Stark was arguably the noblest man in Game of Thrones. Unfortunately, his honor is what ultimately got him killed.

Split image of Robb Stark at the Red Wedding and Ygritte and Jon in Game of Thrones.
Game Of Thrones: Saddest Quotes

Game of Thrones has no shortage of sad moments throughout its eight seasons. These quotes are some of the more heartwrenching examples.

Cersei Lannister stands in front of Balerion's skull in Game of Thrones.
House Of The Dragon: What Happened to Balerion The Black Dread?

Balerion the Black Dread is a dead dragon per the events of HBO's House of the Dragon, but what killed him?

King Viserys and Rhaenyra talk near Balerion's skull in House of the Dragon.
House Of The Dragon: Why Did Viserys Name Rhaenyra Heir?

Viserys I Targaryen loved Rhaenyra unconditionally, but is that the reason he named her heir to the Iron Throne in House of the Dragon?

Split image of Harry Potter Sirius Black Peter Pettigrew and Remus Lupin at the Shrieking Shack in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
Harry Potter: The Encounter At The Shrieking Shack, Explained

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is home to Encounter at the Shrieking Shack, but what is its significance in the lore?

Split image of Viserys Targaryen's crown in House of the Dragon.
House Of The Dragon: Viserys' Golden Crown That Rhaenyra Wears, Explained

Paddy Considine's King Viserys Targaryen wears Jaehaerys' two-tone crown in HBO's House of the Dragon, but whom does the regalia pass on to?

Split image of Alicent Hightower and Helaena Targaryen in House of the Dragon.
House Of The Dragon: Helaena Targaryen's Prophecies, and How Her Arc Could Be Improved

Helaena Targaryen's sayings have proved to be prophetic in House of the Dragon, and the character's TV adaptation must be treated better.

Christopher Walken as Emperor Shaddam in Dune 2 and House Atreides in Dune.
Dune: Why Did The Emperor Send House Atreides To Arrakis?

The Atreides' departure to Arrakis marks the beginning of action in Dune, but what is the truth behind the Emperor's decision?

King Viserys in House of the Dragon.
House Of The Dragon: Worst Decisions Made By Viserys

Viserys had several opportunities to do what was right, but he often chose not to. Here are some of his worst decisions in House of the Dragon.

House Stark in Game of Thrones.
Game Of Thrones: Quotes That Sum Up House Stark Perfectly

These quotes accurately encapsulate what House Stark is all about in Game of Thrones.

Split image of Snape as a Hogwarts student in Harry Potter.
Harry Potter: Why Did Snape Become A Death Eater?

Severus Snape defected to the good side in Harry Potter, but why did he join the legions of Death Eaters in the first place?

Split image of Ser Harrold Westerling and Ser Erryk Cargyll House of the Dragon.
House Of The Dragon: The Greatest Kingsguards, Ranked

House of the Dragon features many Kingsguard, loyal to their cause, but which of them ranks as the best?

Split image of Jon Snow in Game of Thrones and Jacaerys Velaryon in House of the Dragon.
House Of The Dragon: Who Is Cregan Stark?

Cregan Stark represents the Starks and the Kingdom of the North in House of the Dragon, but what kind of a leader is he in the lore?

Split image of Alicent Hightower and the Targaryen sigil in House of the Dragon season 2 teaser trailer.
The Important Quotes In House Of The Dragon Season 2 Trailer, Explained

These quotes from House of the Dragon season 2 teaser shine a light on the kin strife that will set fire to all of Westeros.

Split image of Drogon and Daenerys in Game of Thrones. 
Game Of Thrones: 7 Best Dragon Attacks

The dragons in Game of Thrones wreak a lot of destruction, particularly in the later seasons.

An illustration of Aegon I wearing his crown and Aegon II at his coronation in House of the Dragon.
House Of The Dragon: Aegon Targaryen's Crown, Explained

Aegon the Conqueror is crowned twice with his Valyrian steel circlet in Game of Thrones lore, and here are the crown's royal bearers.

Split image of Daemon Targaryen And Alicent Hightower in House of the Dragon.
House Of The Dragon Season 2 Teaser Trailer Easter Eggs

HBO dropped House of the Dragon season 2 teaser trailer, and here are the easter eggs that the most attentive fans may have missed.

Split image of Hermione Granger in Harry Potter.
Harry Potter: Best Hermione Granger Quotes

Hermione is always the smartest witch in the room, and she's said some memorable things over the course of the Harry Potter films.

Daemon and Rhaenyra Targaryen's secret wedding ceremony in House of the Dragon.
House Of The Dragon: Do Targaryens Have The Blood Of The Dragon?

What does King Viserys Targaryen mean when he says Daemon and Rhaenyra share the blood of the dragon in House of the Dragon?

Split image of Daemon Targaryen in House of the Dragon.
House Of The Dragon: The Life Of Daemon Targaryen, Explained

Matt Smith's Daemon Targaryen plays a critical role in House of the Dragon's upcoming Dance, and here is an overview of the Rogue Prince's life.