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Forum: The Movies 12-24-2012, 01:22 PM
Replies: 100
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So when things that Tolkien had created got...

So when things that Tolkien had created got removed from the Lord of the Rings adaptation it was bad but when things (that Tolkien himself created) got introduced to the Hobbit adaptation it was just...
Forum: The Movies 12-24-2012, 12:49 PM
Replies: 100
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God, why must you hate on everything that isn't a...

God, why must you hate on everything that isn't a 100% accurate rendition of the book? Can't you acknowledge it as a good film without ranting about how Erebor looked too nice or how soul-murderingly...
Forum: The Movies 12-24-2012, 10:54 AM
Replies: 100
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What I'm saying is that he wasn't the first to...

What I'm saying is that he wasn't the first to portray Goblin Town like that.

Was there even a description of it in the book?
Forum: The Movies 12-24-2012, 07:48 AM
Replies: 100
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Er... Of course - we only see Moria after...

Er...

Of course - we only see Moria after it's long been deserted and abandoned, and we only see Erebor (in this film) at the zenith of its wealth and grandeur shortly before Smaug shows up. Of...
Forum: The Movies 05-16-2009, 03:17 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 24,415
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I never liked Tom that much, and was glad that he...

I never liked Tom that much, and was glad that he was left out of the movies.
Forum: Middle-earth Mirth 05-16-2009, 03:14 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,076
Posted By Annatar
The Eye Tolkien Writing Game

Okay, this game is quite simple. You must write, in Tolkien's style, a scene that PJ changed or made up. The person who writes a scene sets the scene to be written by the next poster. Copying from...
Forum: Middle-earth Mirth 07-16-2008, 08:06 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,549
Posted By Annatar
So, Gimli found a gigantic diamond. Well, it...

So, Gimli found a gigantic diamond.

Well, it fell on him and crushed him to death.
Forum: The Movies 05-29-2008, 11:22 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 54,094
Posted By Annatar
It wasn't good.

It wasn't good.
Forum: The Movies 10-26-2007, 10:09 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 45,479
Posted By Annatar
The movies are not the books. The books are not...

The movies are not the books.
The books are not the movies.


PJ can increase the corruptive power of the ring, and it doesn't affect the books, because the movies are not the books.

If you...
Forum: The Books 10-24-2007, 11:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,287
Posted By Annatar
Well, given Gandalf's origin as a Maia, I would...

Well, given Gandalf's origin as a Maia, I would say it's a term of respect.
Forum: Middle-earth Mirth 10-24-2007, 11:08 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,506
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Tolkien Writing Challenge

Okay, this game is quite simple. You must write, in Tolkien's style, a scene that PJ changed or made up. The person who writes a scene sets the scene to be written by the next poster. Copying from...
Forum: Middle-earth Mirth 10-24-2007, 04:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,606
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Middle-Earth Celebrity Death Match

This game is simple. I will start it off with a deathmatch between 2 characters from Middle-Earth. The next poster picks the winner, gives us a little insight into their choice and then they pick the...
Forum: The Movies 10-23-2007, 11:08 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 45,479
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The books contain violence. They contain gore. Do...

The books contain violence. They contain gore. Do you not remember this? And the movies are action movies. They need excitement to keep the plot going. This means violence. Would you prefer the...
Forum: Middle-earth Mirth 10-23-2007, 10:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,435
Posted By Annatar
Day 14: Well we went through the Barrow Downs...

Day 14:
Well we went through the Barrow Downs and got caught by a Barrow Wight. Tom Bombadil saved us, and I got a sword. Hope it comes in useful. Anyway, we're heading to Bree. Hope we'll be safe...
Forum: Middle-earth Mirth 10-23-2007, 10:20 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 11,549
Posted By Annatar
So, the fumes made Celeborn throw himself from...

So, the fumes made Celeborn throw himself from the top of Taniquetil.

Well, he fell to his death.
Forum: The Movies 10-22-2007, 09:13 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 45,479
Posted By Annatar
That quote refers to the Witch-King. Nowhere in...

That quote refers to the Witch-King. Nowhere in the books is anything other than Gothmog's name stated.



The movies aren't just meant for those purists who bow before the Altar of Tolkien. Its...
Forum: The Movies 10-21-2007, 03:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,649
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I liked the changing of Boromir's character, and...

I liked the changing of Boromir's character, and his death scene. I also liked (blasphemy!) the elves at Helm's Deep. I had no problem with Bombadil's removal.
Forum: The Movies 10-21-2007, 03:27 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 45,479
Posted By Annatar
The changing of Boromir's character was a good...

The changing of Boromir's character was a good thing. The hypothetical changing of Sauron's character, however would not have made the movies better than the book. On the contrary, it would have made...
Forum: The Movies 10-20-2007, 12:11 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 45,479
Posted By Annatar
Elbereth takes little or no part in the events of...

Elbereth takes little or no part in the events of the movie, so no surprise there.





Required, as Shelob's Lair is completely different to the tone of Helm's Deep, and takes place during the...
Forum: The Movies 10-20-2007, 11:36 AM
Replies: 177
Views: 45,479
Posted By Annatar
Just as a note, that "orc created by Jackson" is...

Just as a note, that "orc created by Jackson" is Gothmog, Lieutenant of Morgul, who is mentioned in the books. So he is not an "orc created by Jackson" in any way.



Necessary to the story - if...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 10-06-2007, 05:37 AM
Replies: 4,191
Views: 1,018,700
Posted By Annatar
Hi!

Hi!
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 10-04-2007, 11:28 AM
Replies: 3,244
Views: 583,378
Posted By Annatar
I assign the animated LoTR and Hobbit movies to...

I assign the animated LoTR and Hobbit movies to Mordor, as well as Christmas carols.
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