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Forum: The Barrow-Downs 06-18-2012, 05:34 AM
Replies: 209
Views: 81,057
Posted By Faramir Jones
White-Hand Myself

Just to say that I'll be arriving in Loughborough on Wednesday, 15th August, the day before RotR starts. While I'll meet you all at the conference itself, if anyone's around the day before... :)
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 03-06-2012, 05:07 PM
Replies: 4,197
Views: 1,418,133
Posted By Faramir Jones
White-Hand Welcome!

Welcome to you both, SonofUgluk and NazgulQueen! I hope you enjoy things here. :)
Forum: The Books 03-06-2012, 02:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 24,175
Posted By Faramir Jones
Thumbs up 'Author' of the 'Narn'

We know something about the 'author' of the Narn i Hîn Húrin, and about the background to his composition of the work, according to this note by Christopher Tolkien:

In an introductory note,...
Forum: The Books 02-28-2012, 02:13 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 31,064
Posted By Faramir Jones
Leaf Sam and Rose

People might be interested to know that Tolkien intended to use the old intimate 'thee' in an exchange between Samwise and Rose Gamgee.

In a planned but unpublished last chapter to LotR, set 17...
Forum: Chapter-by-Chapter 02-28-2012, 01:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,381
Posted By Faramir Jones
Silmaril Short but very, very interesting

I agree with you here, Esty, that the information contained in ‘The Line of Elros’ constitutes ‘essential facts’. I would suggest, however, that it be read along with the Akallabêth, published in The...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 02-23-2012, 05:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,341
Posted By Faramir Jones
Sting Louise Bourgeois' 'Maman'

A number of years ago, I came across a documentary on this artist, a little after she finished this work in 1999. It's a steel and marble sculpture of a spider, measuring 30 feet high and 33 feet...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 02-23-2012, 05:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,553
Posted By Faramir Jones
Shield Thanks for your opinion!

Thanks for your opinion of the book, Mithalwen! It must have been good to keep you up most of the night! :D

I loathe people who reach opinions on things they haven't read or watched, so refrained...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 02-23-2012, 11:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 54,676
Posted By Faramir Jones
White Tree One son and at least two daughters

According to 'The Tale of Aragorn and Arwen', from Appendix A of LotR, Aragorn II (Elessar) and Arwen had at least three children: one son, Eldarion, who succeeded his father as king, and at least...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 02-21-2012, 05:04 PM
Replies: 4,197
Views: 1,418,133
Posted By Faramir Jones
White-Hand Welcome!

Welcome to the Downs, Alasse379! :)
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 02-16-2012, 04:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,553
Posted By Faramir Jones
Shield A writer called Eowyn Ivey

People might be interested to know that there’s a writer around with the first name of Eowyn! :) Her full name is Eowyn LeMay Ivey, from Alaska in the USA; and her website can be found at:
...
Forum: Middle-earth Mirth 02-14-2012, 04:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 30,956
Posted By Faramir Jones
Eye Call upon the Legolas fans for help

Call upon all the legions of Legolas fans for help, saying that once I'm dealt with he'll be next on Sauron's list. :D
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 02-10-2012, 02:23 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 81,057
Posted By Faramir Jones
Sting A few things

You're right, Bêthberry; Dr. Fimi's well worth listening to if you can manage it.

My lecture proposal has been accepted, so I'll most certainly be at RotR. I haven't quite figured out yet when...
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 02-10-2012, 02:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,576
Posted By Faramir Jones
White Tree Thanks!

Thanks for the notification of the event in Dublin this September, narfforc. :) I've put my name down for it, and will let people know how I get on.
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 02-10-2012, 01:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,941
Posted By Faramir Jones
Thumbs up Congratulations!

My (belated) congratulations to you, narrforc! :D
Forum: Chapter-by-Chapter 02-10-2012, 01:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,093
Posted By Faramir Jones
Silmaril The key to understanding everything written about Númenor

Although the 'Description' is short, nine pages long in my edition of Unfinished Tales if one also includes the map and footnotes, I think it's the key to understanding everything written about...
Forum: Middle-earth Mirth 02-07-2012, 08:01 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 11,880
Posted By Faramir Jones
Shield Charge of the Rohirrim

The charge of the Rohirrim, relieving Minas Tirith, to an interesting and inappropriate tune:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Db8IIwvecs8&feature=related
Forum: Middle-earth Mirth 02-07-2012, 07:54 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 9,523
Posted By Faramir Jones
Dark-Eye 'Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King' and 'Top Gun'

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King to the tune of Kenny Loggins' 'Danger Zone', a song used in Top Gun:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VewHkY3zrZY


:)
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 01-12-2012, 06:26 AM
Replies: 4,197
Views: 1,418,133
Posted By Faramir Jones
White-Hand Welcome!

Welcome to the Downs, Eledhwen and blue!:D
Forum: Middle-earth Mirth 12-15-2011, 01:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 11,995
Posted By Faramir Jones
Ring Wall-E/The Lord of the Rings

The film Wall-E in the style of The Lord of the Rings:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4nZOz2wmOg&feature=related

What do people think?
Forum: Middle-earth Mirth 12-10-2011, 01:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 5,509
Posted By Faramir Jones
White-Hand Saruman and CCR's 'Bad Moon Rising'

Clips of Saruman in The Lord of the Rings films, the soundtrack being Creedence Clearwater Revival's song Bad Moon Rising:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLL3nnZBOuQ&feature=related
Forum: Middle-earth Mirth 12-08-2011, 06:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,830
Posted By Faramir Jones
White Tree Lord of the Rings/Bonanza

An interesting mashup here: The Lord of the Rings in the style of Bonanza:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meaaqgF1n7M&feature=related

While the quality of the music could be better, I still...
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 12-08-2011, 05:34 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 81,057
Posted By Faramir Jones
Thumbs up I'll be there!

Just to say that I've registered and put in a proposal for a lecture, though I haven't booked any accommodation just yet.
Forum: Middle-earth Mirth 12-08-2011, 05:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,492
Posted By Faramir Jones
Shield 1970s sitcom 'The Riders of Rohan'?

I came across what looks like a 1970s sitcom, The Riders of Rohan, based on footage from The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bY_2xFQbIUU

The use of a 'live...
Forum: The Books 12-02-2011, 03:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,317
Posted By Faramir Jones
White-Hand 'You have none'

This is the person who told Húrin that his family were at his mercy. Húrin then replied, 'You have none'.
Forum: Middle-earth Mirth 12-02-2011, 03:36 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,189
Posted By Faramir Jones
Ring LotR in the style of MacGyver

The opening credits of The Lord of the Rings, in the style of the TV show MacGyver:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92oRDlVwz5M&feature=related

:D
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