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Forum: The Movies 12-21-2002, 12:37 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 12,371
Posted By Nenya
Sting I was really happy about the scene where Frodo&co...

I was really happy about the scene where Frodo&co were at the Gates, and he said something like "I do not ask you to come with me, Sam". MORE of that silent determination to go where he must go and...
Forum: The Books 12-21-2002, 10:47 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 14,154
Posted By Nenya
Sting Cudain: In your otherwise great post, there was...

Cudain: In your otherwise great post, there was one thing I have to comment : as has been said before, there is NOTHING more honorable about killing with a sword than with a gun. Yes, it probably is...
Forum: The Movies 12-21-2002, 10:22 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 16,198
Posted By Nenya
Sting It oviously has to be one of the Sam/Frodo/Gollum...

It oviously has to be one of the Sam/Frodo/Gollum -scenes, but wich one... I loved all of them (I do have some complaints, but the scenes were mostly really good), except the Nazgul-thing, wich was...
Forum: The Movies 12-21-2002, 09:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,340
Posted By Nenya
Sting There's that word again. Wimp. And I still don't...

There's that word again. Wimp. And I still don't agree about it.<BR>I must say that I haven't got a clear memory of how Theoden was in the book, for he was never a chracter I focused on. So I can't...
Forum: The Movies 12-21-2002, 09:16 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,495
Posted By Nenya
Sting I simply adored the conversation about the the...

I simply adored the conversation about the the fairer (umm...or maybe not ) sex of the dwarfs.<P>Gimli as a comic relief: Not a bad idea. Say what you will, but the audience absolutely needs...
Forum: The Movies 12-19-2002, 12:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,282
Posted By Nenya
Sting An almost forgot: Sidhris, true too.

An almost forgot: Sidhris, true too.
Forum: The Movies 12-19-2002, 12:49 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,282
Posted By Nenya
Sting Exactly true, Child. I'm proud of PJ for letting...

Exactly true, Child. I'm proud of PJ for letting us see the horror through the eyes of "normal" folk. Too many directors forget to do that, and concentrate only in the heroes who apparently don't...
Forum: The Movies 12-19-2002, 12:43 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,305
Posted By Nenya
Sting Why do I always have to start by saying I agree...

Why do I always have to start by saying I agree with everyone?! Wouldn't it be way cooler to start with: "no, you've got it all wrong! I'm right!" <BR>Ah, well: I agree with you all. <P>I...
Forum: The Movies 12-19-2002, 12:32 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 14,303
Posted By Nenya
Sting Oh yes, he was everything I expected. Perfect,...

Oh yes, he was everything I expected. Perfect, that is. At the same time hilarious ang tragic, ugly and cute. It was heart wrenching to know how it was all gonna end. (not just Mount Doom, but him...
Forum: The Movies 12-19-2002, 12:20 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,515
Posted By Nenya
Sting You guys have said it all, but I'll just have to...

You guys have said it all, but I'll just have to add: whoever was the first one to say (probably PJ, but you never know)"hey, this guy could be a good Sam" , should be treated as a good for the rest...
Forum: The Movies 12-19-2002, 12:08 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 12,371
Posted By Nenya
Sting Oh, you all thought you'd got off the hook? No, I...

Oh, you all thought you'd got off the hook? No, I still have lots to say! The incredibly boring Frodo-fan is back! MWAHHAHHAA! <P>TolkienGurl, I don't think Frodo was too depressed in the movie. He...
Forum: The Movies 12-19-2002, 12:02 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 12,371
Posted By Nenya
Sting I agree with you all about the points you have...

I agree with you all about the points you have made. Yes, it's true that Frodo we met in the book was more mature and wise, and allthough the Ring little by little took a grip of him, we still saw...
Forum: The Movies 12-17-2002, 10:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,744
Posted By Nenya
Sting I'm allready dreading next December, and the fact...

I'm allready dreading next December, and the fact that I'm going to make a fool of myself by sobbing weeks after the famous words... <P>I wished Pj had left the scouring, but i can understand his...
Forum: The Movies 12-17-2002, 10:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,459
Posted By Nenya
Sting A Beautiful Mind got the adapted screenplay...

A Beautiful Mind got the adapted screenplay oscar?!! No way did they deserve it even without LotR being in the game, but with <I>this</I> script as a rival, it shouldn't have even had a chance! Ok,...
Forum: The Movies 12-16-2002, 02:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,632
Posted By Nenya
Sting Her picture is so big, because she is the biggest...

Her picture is so big, because she is the biggest "star" of the cast. Meaning, the one who gets the biggest pay checks. And she is BEFORE VIGGO in the credit list! <BR>I have nothing against Liv,...
Forum: The Movies 12-16-2002, 02:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,459
Posted By Nenya
Sting I see your point, Child, but I personally didn't...

I see your point, Child, but I personally didn't hate the article. I actually quite liked it. And I found the part about fantasy-geeks ignoring personal hygiene funny. Yes, it's stereotypichal, I...
Forum: The Movies 12-16-2002, 11:13 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,715
Posted By Nenya
Sting Yeah, I noticed the change too, Diamond. Thank...

Yeah, I noticed the change too, Diamond. Thank God there's still good ol' Liv to keep us from getting overly positive!
Forum: The Movies 12-16-2002, 11:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,096
Posted By Nenya
Sting By the way, Mintyztwin, where are you from? My...

By the way, Mintyztwin, where are you from? My point is: considering the time difference (if you are from US), I might even be going before you!
Forum: The Movies 12-16-2002, 10:30 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,096
Posted By Nenya
Sting I'm going on the 18th (OF COURSE!) at...

I'm going on the 18th (OF COURSE!) at 17.00PM.<BR>Kalimac, we've got pretty similar evenings planned, as I too am going with my Tolkien-fan friends to a dinner before the movie. <P>Let it be...
Forum: The Books 12-16-2002, 10:16 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 14,154
Posted By Nenya
Sting littlemanpoet: smilies/biggrin.gif Wish I...

littlemanpoet: smilies/biggrin.gif
Wish I had your gift of rhyming... smilies/wink.gif

Ah, the the feeling of "them and us". I bet the nazis had a strong feel of "us"... but on the other hand...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 12-15-2002, 02:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,911
Posted By Nenya
Sting In Finland there's a really popular hevy-metal...

In Finland there's a really popular hevy-metal band with a classical singer (a woman), Nightwish. They have a couple of songs which clearly have references from LotR. (I realised this really is a...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 12-15-2002, 01:56 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,877
Posted By Nenya
Sting I must give Eddings a vote too. I compleately...

I must give Eddings a vote too. I compleately fell in love with The Belgariad/The Malloreon, even though his writing style is very different from Tolkiens. Which brings me to a question: could anyone...
Forum: The Books 12-15-2002, 01:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,937
Posted By Nenya
Sting So, do you think Bilbo and Smeagol were both in...

So, do you think Bilbo and Smeagol were both in their different ways exceptional hobbits? And if so, what would have happened if a "normal" hobbit, say, umm...Fredegar Bolger had gotten the Ring? How...
Forum: The Movies 12-15-2002, 01:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,211
Posted By Nenya
Sting Thanks, Eruwen!

Thanks, Eruwen!
Forum: The Movies 12-15-2002, 12:59 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,715
Posted By Nenya
Sting Odd. I thought most people were anti-Hugo, but...

Odd. I thought most people were anti-Hugo, but now it seems everyon's loved him! Where have all the "I hate agent Elrond" -clubbers gone...? <BR>Don't get me wrong, I liked him too. Though he did...
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