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Forum: The Movies 10-08-2003, 07:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,592
Posted By Dwalin
Sting I wasn't really <I>pleased</I> with Faramir when...

I wasn't really <I>pleased</I> with Faramir when I first saw TTT. But I wasn't thrown into fits of despair. I usually go into a movie with my expectations extrordinarily low so I never get too...
Forum: The Movies 10-08-2003, 07:12 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 15,795
Posted By Dwalin
Sting <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> I thought the trailer was...

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> I thought the trailer was absolutely beautiful!!! I've watched it 12 times now. My new motto is:<BR>There can be no triumph<BR>without loss<BR>No victory<BR>without...
Forum: The Movies 10-08-2003, 12:24 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,523
Posted By Dwalin
Sting Wow Eurytus. I almost totally agree with you. ...

Wow Eurytus. I almost totally agree with you. But...I'd like to elaborate a bit.<P> <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> Indeed, it would draw the Eye in a line that took it pretty much through the pass of...
Forum: The Movies 10-08-2003, 11:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,116
Posted By Dwalin
Sting So far, LOTR hasn't recieved any Best Picture...

So far, LOTR hasn't recieved any Best Picture Oscars. FotR was beat out by A Beautiful Mind and TTT was trounced by Chicago. However, I think RotK has a good chance for Best Picture. Then again,...
Forum: The Movies 10-08-2003, 11:49 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 11,969
Posted By Dwalin
Sting 10!

10!
Forum: The Movies 07-18-2003, 08:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,270
Posted By Dwalin
Sting I was always thought of the Rohirrim as a...

I was always thought of the Rohirrim as a semi-nomadic people. So great stone cities don't seem to be in character here. Also, cavalry should wear lighter armor to monopolize on their improved...
Forum: The Books 06-11-2003, 11:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,423
Posted By Dwalin
Sting On the subject of evil, Tolkien wasn't using an...

On the subject of evil, Tolkien wasn't using an oversimplification of evil, he was operating on the theory establishe by St. Augustine (or maybe it was Aquinas, oh well.) In his theory, evil wasn't...
Forum: Haudh-en-Ndengin 06-11-2003, 10:59 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 27,252
Posted By Dwalin
Sting I also always thought that orcs were a good deal...

I also always thought that orcs were a good deal smaller and weaker than humans and usually had numbers on their side. However, they have other advantages too. In The Hobbit, Tolkien describes orcs...
Forum: The Books 06-11-2003, 10:47 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 11,915
Posted By Dwalin
Sting Good point on the orc diversity. Now that I...

Good point on the orc diversity. Now that I think of it, they had different languages too.

BTW, although the Mouth of Sauron DID have a name at one point, his service to Sauron caused him to...
Forum: The Books 06-10-2003, 10:45 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 11,915
Posted By Dwalin
Sting This is just a theory of mine, but oh well. Feel...

This is just a theory of mine, but oh well. Feel free to correct me if I screw up anywhere.

Throughout LOTR, Tolkien applies the characteristic of unity to the dark forces and the characteristic...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 05-27-2003, 10:52 PM
Replies: 996
Views: 323,700
Posted By Dwalin
Sting I find most fantasy writing to be very poorly...

I find most fantasy writing to be very poorly written but once I get the book in my hands I enjoy it anyway.

Anyway, I really enjoyed the Belgariad and the Malloreon by David Eddings. They are...
Forum: The Movies 05-15-2003, 11:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,912
Posted By Dwalin
Sting I never noticed it until a friend pointed it out...

I never noticed it until a friend pointed it out to me. And now I can't watch that scene without seeing the "dead" orc. And it was one of my favorite scenes too.
Forum: The Movies 05-15-2003, 11:24 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,136
Posted By Dwalin
Sting "Scouring of the Shire" is my favorite section of...

"Scouring of the Shire" is my favorite section of LOTR, but I understand why they cut it. The movie's already immense because they have to include the end of TTT. But I still wish I could see...
Forum: Haudh-en-Ndengin 10-16-2002, 04:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 16,978
Posted By Dwalin
Sting Wow! Thanks for the clarification, Bill Ferny. ...

Wow! Thanks for the clarification, Bill Ferny. smilies/biggrin.gif smilies/biggrin.gif
Forum: The Books 10-15-2002, 06:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 13,602
Posted By Dwalin
Sting All right, form what I understand of lembas...it...

All right, form what I understand of lembas...it restored ones spirit. It didn't add anything to you, it just made you draw upon you inner strength. This accounts for both the increase of physical...
Forum: The Books 10-15-2002, 06:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,194
Posted By Dwalin
Sting Gollum could not see Frodo! Frodo was invisible....

Gollum could not see Frodo! Frodo was invisible. Gollum could not see Bilbo either. If you remember, in The Hobbit, Bilbo tripped and fell when Gollum was chasing him. Then the ring slipped on his...
Forum: Haudh-en-Ndengin 10-15-2002, 06:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 16,978
Posted By Dwalin
Sting I'm not sure, but I always thought that Orcs were...

I'm not sure, but I always thought that Orcs were stockier, stronger, and better fighters, and Goblins were smaller, craftier, and sneakier. I think that they live together in the Misty Mountains,...
Forum: The Movies 10-15-2002, 05:37 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 54,068
Posted By Dwalin
Sting The cartoon is so bad...it's funny! My sister and...

The cartoon is so bad...it's funny! My sister and I watch it all the time when we need a good chuckle. I especially love the "fearsome" Nazgul.
Forum: The Movies 10-15-2002, 05:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,917
Posted By Dwalin
Sting I think that although Gandalf knew that there was...

I think that although Gandalf knew that there was a Balrog in Moria, he thought it was dormant. He had no idea Pippin would be so bumbling and wake the Balrog up.
Forum: The Books 10-05-2002, 02:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,277
Posted By Dwalin
Sting Excellent reasoning, everyone. But I always took...

Excellent reasoning, everyone. But I always took it to mean that Galdriel's beauty was more radient while Arwen's beauty was more subtle, not that Arwen was any less beautiful. The difference is in...
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