Bisma Fida-Contributor

Editorial Team

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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 Corlys Velaryon's battle axe and Daemon Targaryen's Dark Sister in House of the Dragon.
House Of The Dragon: The Most Powerful Weapons, Ranked

These are the strongest weapons wielded by legendary figures in House of the Dragon.

House Stark in Game of Thrones.
Game Of Thrones: The Stark Crown Of The Kings Of Winter, Explained

The Kings of Winter wore an ancient crown as a symbol of authority and power, but the King Who Knelt, laid it down in Game of Thrones lore.

Split image showing Jon Snow's Longclaw and Ned Stark's Ice in Game of Thrones. 
Game of Thrones: Every Valyrian Steel User

Vlayrian steel cuts like no other. Here's every user of Valyrian steel in Game of Thrones.

Split image of Rhaenyra Targaryen and Vhagar in House of the Dragon Season 2 trailer.
The Biggest Moments From House of The Dragon Season 2 Teaser Trailer

House of the Dragon Season 2 teaser is here. Here are the biggest moments from it.

Split image of Robert Baratheon and Cersei Lannister and the Hound and Arya Stark in Game of Thrones. 
Game Of Thrones: The Funniest Quotes

Game of Thrones is known for its violence and vulgar language, but that can often make for some truly funny quotes.

Split feature image of the Valyrian Steel Dagger in House of the Dragon and Game of Thrones.
Game Of Thrones: Every Owner Of The Valyrian Steel Dagger

The exquisite Valyrian steel dagger changes many hands throughout HBO's Game of Thrones and its prequel, House of the Dragon.

Beric Dondarrion's flaming sword in Game of Thrones.
Game Of Thrones: Beric Dondarrion's Flaming Sword, Explained

Beric Dondarrion's flaming sword is a spectacular weapon, and he uses it to serve his purpose to the Lord of Light in Game of Thrones.

Paul Atreides and Gurney Halleck in Dune.
Dune: Who Is Gurney Halleck?

Paul's favorite mentor, the Troubador-Warrior Gurney Halleck has had a difficult past and is fiercely loyal to House Atreides in Dune.

Khal Drogo talking to Mago in Game of Thrones.
Game Of Thrones: The Dothraki Arakhs, Explained

Daenerys Targaryen's storyline is tied with the Dothraki warriors whose standard weapon of choice is the most peculiar of all in Game of Thrones.

Split image of Stannis' sword and Lady Melisandre in Game of Thrones.
Game of Thrones: The Magical Sword Lightbringer, Explained

Who forged the magical sword Lightbringer in Game of Thrones lore, and what's the tale of Azor Ahai got to do with it?

Thufir Hawat in Dune.
Dune: Who Is Thufir Hawat?

Stephen McKinley Henderson's Thufir Hawat is one of Paul's companion-teachers on Caladan and an intriguing minor character in Dune.

Split image of Criston Cole instructing Aemond Targaryen and Daemon Targaryen swinging Dark Sister in House of the Dragon.
House Of The Dragon: Best Swordfighters

There are many characters throughout House of the Dragon that are skilled with a sword, and these are easily the best swordsmen.

Robert Baratheon in Game of Thrones.
Game Of Thrones: Robert Baratheon's Warhammer, Explained

The powerful, and muscular Robert Baratheon wielded a Warhammer, and here is what Game of Thrones lore says about his weapon of choice.

The Iron Bank of Braavos in Game of Thrones.
Game Of Thrones: How Does The Iron Bank Of Braavos Collect Debts?

The Iron Bank of Braavos is a powerful financial institution, and Game of Thrones has quite a bit to say about its debt collection strategies.

Split image showing Jon Snow's Longclaw and Ned Stark's Ice in Game of Thrones. 
Game Of Thrones: Types of Swords, Explained

Swords are arguably the most prominent weapons used by the Westerosi, and here is the classification of Game of Thrones' swords.

Split image of Jaime Lannister and the Mad King Aerys II and Jaime seated on the Iron Throne in Game of Thrones.
Game of Thrones: How Did The Mad King Get His Name?

Aerys II Targaryen's actions catalyzed Robert's Rebellion, and here is why Game of Thrones lore remembers him as the Mad King.

Lady Jessica talking to Gaius Helen Mohiam in Dune.
Dune: Bene Gesserit's Breeding Program, Explained

The selective breeding program is run by the all-female secretive order of the Bene Gesserit, and here is what Dune says about it.

House Lannister and Joffrey Baratheon in Game of Thrones.
Game of Thrones: How Did House Lannister Lose Its Valyrian Steel Sword Brightroar?

What does Game of Thrones lore say about the disappearance of House Lannister's Valyrian steel greatsword, Brightroar?

Harry Potter hugs Hagrid in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
Why Does Harry Potter Say 'There's No Hogwarts Without You, Hagrid'?

Why does Harry Potter embrace Hagrid and go, 'There's no Hogwarts without you, Hagrid' at the end of The Chamber of Secrets?

Kingsguard of Joffrey I Baratheon Game of Thrones.
Game Of Thrones: The Order Of The Kingsguard And Their Vows, Explained

The Kingsguard is an elite brotherhood of knights, sworn to protect the monarch on the Iron Throne in Game of Thrones lore.