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Forum: The Movies
07-07-2012, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 34
Views: 23,834
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Lalwendė
What perhaps annoys me the most about this is...
What perhaps annoys me the most about this is that Aidan Turner is a brilliant actor and currently seen as quite cool and 'cult' in the SF geek world after his role as Mitchell in Being Human. If... |
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Forum: Novices and Newcomers
07-07-2012, 07:02 PM
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Replies: 3,244
Views: 767,270
Posted By
Lalwendė
I assign the primacy of sport over culture to...I assign the primacy of sport over culture to Mordor. And Wimbledon specifically. I think I assign it every year. Well then, this year it can go to the Void. Fuming tonight as a much anticipated... |
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Forum: Novices and Newcomers
07-03-2012, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 3,244
Views: 767,270
Posted By
Lalwendė
I had a scary, worrying experience there today......
I had a scary, worrying experience there today... However, I did get to have a quick go on a piano. I wasn't permitted to have a go, but I had a go nonetheless. And I also assign miserable mums... |
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Forum: Novices and Newcomers
07-03-2012, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 3,244
Views: 767,270
Posted By
Lalwendė
And also ones which pitch to the lowest common...
And also ones which pitch to the lowest common denominator and assume we do not know the importance (or simple pleasure) of reading with our kids! As soon as I start being lectured my hackles go up. ... |
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Forum: Novices and Newcomers
07-03-2012, 01:26 PM
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Replies: 3,244
Views: 767,270
Posted By
Lalwendė
I assign to the deepest depths of Mordor all...
I assign to the deepest depths of Mordor all primary schools which assume that mothers do not also hold down important jobs and think it's OK to mess us about because we can just drop the duster,... |
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Forum: The Movies
07-01-2012, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 9,597
Posted By
Lalwendė
I think this was Jackson's intent all along and...
I think this was Jackson's intent all along and is consistent with how he treated the character of Aragorn. He portrays him as a man who is not comfortable with his position as the Heir to Gondor and... |
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Forum: Middle-earth Mirth
06-28-2012, 05:00 PM
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Replies: 14,193
Views: 2,330,689
Posted By
Lalwendė
"I'm sure I asked for some Lego and a new Chopper...
"I'm sure I asked for some Lego and a new Chopper bike?" Bilbo rechecks his letter to Santa on Christmas morning when he gets up to find some hairy Dwarves under the tree. |
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Forum: The Movies
06-28-2012, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 23,062
Posted By
Lalwendė
So many good points here.
Frodo, while I...
So many good points here. Frodo, while I can't hate him because he's Frodo and a Hobbit, is one of the more unappealing aspects of the films. He's not old enough, and the other three Hobbits seem... |
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Forum: Middle-earth Mirth
06-28-2012, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 14,193
Views: 2,330,689
Posted By
Lalwendė
http://www.richardarmitagenet.com/images/gallery/H...http://www.richardarmitagenet.com/images/gallery/Hobbit/HobbitStills/album/slides/1-EW-Bilbo-Dwarves.jpg "What is this tripe?!" Bilbo is transfixed by the horror that is the latest fan fic taking... |
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Forum: The Movies
06-27-2012, 01:07 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 15,256
Posted By
Lalwendė
What he says.
And indeed, he could be called...
What he says. And indeed, he could be called Gandalf the Inscrutable. In recall, Gandalf is all hero, the kindly, wise old grandfather figure with hidden power. But in a close read, it's apparent... |
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Forum: Novices and Newcomers
06-25-2012, 01:50 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 7,187
Posted By
Lalwendė
There's two interpretations as I see it, both...
There's two interpretations as I see it, both picked up on here: that he is referring to languages you don't necessarily 'know'; and that he is also referring to how an individual may speak a... |
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Forum: Novices and Newcomers
06-24-2012, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 998
Views: 450,032
Posted By
Lalwendė
I found the characters quite rich and interesting...
I found the characters quite rich and interesting - they don't stay in one state but change throughout in unexpected ways, and Lyra is pretty unusual for a female protagonist, in that she's certainly... |
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Forum: The Barrow-Downs
06-10-2012, 04:59 PM
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Replies: 209
Views: 80,985
Posted By
Lalwendė
I'm planning to pop over on odd free days with...
I'm planning to pop over on odd free days with the childe, being as it's so near home I can just come in the car. I'm scheduled to work for part of that time but I only work Tuesday-Thursday anyway.... |
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Forum: The Barrow-Downs
06-10-2012, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 209
Views: 80,985
Posted By
Lalwendė
It's a fantastic area for history. It's known as...
It's a fantastic area for history. It's known as the Dukeries because so many landed gentry had vast tracts of land in the East Midlands, and they tended to build a lot of castles and big houses (in... |
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Forum: The Barrow-Downs
06-09-2012, 02:42 PM
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Replies: 209
Views: 80,985
Posted By
Lalwendė
I think you would be fairly spoilt for choice...
I think you would be fairly spoilt for choice with castles and historic houses all around the region so here's a few I recommend: Bolsover Castle... |
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Forum: Novices and Newcomers
06-07-2012, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 3,244
Views: 767,270
Posted By
Lalwendė
The only weather that belongs in Mordor is...
The only weather that belongs in Mordor is sunshine, because it's boring unless you are on holiday. And too much snow, which is just a nuisance. The Atlantic low hitting the UK right now is... |
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Forum: The Books
06-06-2012, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 21,653
Posted By
Lalwendė
This makes me wonder if the blade was kept for...
This makes me wonder if the blade was kept for specific use upon the Ringbearer once he was found. Presumably the Ringwraiths would know that such a weapon would fade once used, so it wouldn't be... |
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Forum: Novices and Newcomers
06-06-2012, 04:13 PM
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Replies: 3,244
Views: 767,270
Posted By
Lalwendė
Yes, there's always something in the world to...
Yes, there's always something in the world to upset us all ;) I assign whoever invented the following: polystyrene, shrink wrap packaging, Discovery fajita spice mix, and my new bugbear -... |
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Forum: The Movies
06-06-2012, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 8,150
Posted By
Lalwendė
I don't want to see it in 3D either. Not until...
I don't want to see it in 3D either. Not until they develop the system so you don't need a pair of cardboard specs like you'd get free with a packet of Shreddies in 1979 :( |
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Forum: The Movies
06-06-2012, 09:35 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 8,150
Posted By
Lalwendė
Release date of The HobbitHere. (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-18339087) Get the babysitter booked! |
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Forum: Novices and Newcomers
06-05-2012, 06:28 AM
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Replies: 998
Views: 450,032
Posted By
Lalwendė
If the little chap ever wants them reading to him...
If the little chap ever wants them reading to him then I suppose I might get another go at them. And I'd rather he attempted them before reading anything by Tolkien, because I think this also spoiled... |
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Forum: Novices and Newcomers
06-04-2012, 03:58 PM
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Replies: 998
Views: 450,032
Posted By
Lalwendė
I agree with you speaking about him as a person,...
I agree with you speaking about him as a person, he's pretty aggressive in his arguments, though that's par for the course in the UK these days, and he's mild compared to most of the TV pundits. And... |
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Forum: Novices and Newcomers
06-04-2012, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 998
Views: 450,032
Posted By
Lalwendė
I've decided to just ignore what he says about...
I've decided to just ignore what he says about Tolkien, it's his 'spin'. And he's a very opinionated man so he says controversial things. Lots of the British intelligentsia revile Tolkien - I think... |
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Forum: The Barrow-Downs
06-04-2012, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 209
Views: 80,985
Posted By
Lalwendė
No fear, Guinevere, St Pancras and Kings Cross...
No fear, Guinevere, St Pancras and Kings Cross are virtually the same place and those stations are still OK for access! I hear Liverpool St will be subject to restrictions but that's if you are... |
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Forum: Novices and Newcomers
06-04-2012, 09:29 AM
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Replies: 998
Views: 450,032
Posted By
Lalwendė
I think my favourite is the first one (Northern...
I think my favourite is the first one (Northern Lights in the UK), because the story moves along so quickly and there are some incredibly tense moments. I love the Gyptians because many of my own... |
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