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Forum: The Movies 09-04-2022, 12:33 PM
Replies: 412
Views: 178,169
Posted By Morthoron
So, based on his sparse resume', as a teenager he...

So, based on his sparse resume', as a teenager he may have read The Lord of the Rings once after seeing the movies. In paperback, of course. Brilliant.
Forum: The Movies 08-28-2022, 08:37 PM
Replies: 412
Views: 178,169
Posted By Morthoron
Because, as is usually the case, a preference for...

Because, as is usually the case, a preference for an astigmatism or nearsightedness would most always trump glaucoma.
Forum: The Movies 02-28-2022, 12:49 PM
Replies: 412
Views: 178,169
Posted By Morthoron
Chain mail is the only thing Tolkien ever...

Chain mail is the only thing Tolkien ever mentioned directly. No plate ever. Never. The Dwarves were still manufacturing chain well into the 3rd Age (their specialty, such as Frodo's mithril...
Forum: The Movies 02-22-2022, 09:38 AM
Replies: 412
Views: 178,169
Posted By Morthoron
It is Tolkien's mythology for England. The heroes...

It is Tolkien's mythology for England. The heroes as well as the most malevolent characters are white. The area of Northwestern Europe wherein lies much of the plot has white ethnic groups. Only when...
Forum: The Movies 09-11-2020, 01:40 PM
Replies: 412
Views: 178,169
Posted By Morthoron
The headline should read: Shippey Skips The...

The headline should read: Shippey Skips The Sinking Ship
Forum: The Movies 09-01-2020, 01:07 PM
Replies: 412
Views: 178,169
Posted By Morthoron
Excellent news about Shippey. I wonder if they...

Excellent news about Shippey. I wonder if they are going to bring in Frank Herbert's son when they once again import sandworms from Arrakis into Middle-earth.
Forum: The Movies 08-04-2020, 08:44 AM
Replies: 412
Views: 178,169
Posted By Morthoron
It will be interesting to see how far afield they...

It will be interesting to see how far afield they go with the story lines. Literally, far afield.
Forum: The Movies 07-16-2020, 08:02 AM
Replies: 412
Views: 178,169
Posted By Morthoron
Hence, Bashful, Doc, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy,...

Hence, Bashful, Doc, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, Sneezy and Dopey.
Forum: The Movies 07-15-2020, 06:18 AM
Replies: 412
Views: 178,169
Posted By Morthoron
At the present rate, the characters will all be...

At the present rate, the characters will all be interacting remotely via Zoom.
Forum: The Movies 06-17-2018, 11:20 AM
Replies: 412
Views: 178,169
Posted By Morthoron
How about Aragorn's younger, and decidedly not as...

How about Aragorn's younger, and decidedly not as smart, missing brother Bewilderon? Lost in the woods as a youth (because he's unable to get his ranger badge as an Elf Scout), he gets raised by an...
Forum: The Movies 12-31-2017, 02:21 PM
Replies: 412
Views: 178,169
Posted By Morthoron
...Green is his skin, And his pants are yellow.

...Green is his skin,
And his pants are yellow.
Forum: The Movies 12-30-2017, 06:21 PM
Replies: 412
Views: 178,169
Posted By Morthoron
Why remake classic films or TV shows at all? Why...

Why remake classic films or TV shows at all? Why disembogue ubiquitous sequels ad nauseam (Rocky, Die Hard, Halloween, Fast and Furious, Star Wars, Godzillas, King Kongs, et al)? Did we need two Hulk...
Forum: The Movies 12-26-2017, 10:53 PM
Replies: 412
Views: 178,169
Posted By Morthoron
Lord of the Schwing.

Lord of the Schwing.
Forum: The Movies 12-22-2017, 08:38 PM
Replies: 412
Views: 178,169
Posted By Morthoron
Putting a Game of Thrones lusty spin on things,...

Putting a Game of Thrones lusty spin on things, just think of the pedophilic delight of a several hundred year-old Arwen getting the hots for barely-pubescent Aragorn. Dirty ol' Elvesses! Not to...
Forum: The Movies 11-25-2017, 10:04 AM
Replies: 412
Views: 178,169
Posted By Morthoron
Okay, how about we establish an ongoing Non-wish...

Okay, how about we establish an ongoing Non-wish Wish List of things we would find abhorrent in a Middle-earth presentation, but which may well end up being in the show in some form or another (and...
Forum: The Movies 11-21-2017, 06:49 PM
Replies: 412
Views: 178,169
Posted By Morthoron
Lalaith, I believe ArcusCalion is from that...

Lalaith, I believe ArcusCalion is from that cynical lot who believe every artistic endeavor primarily revolves around the making of money, no matter what altruistic intent mentioned by the artist.
...
Forum: The Movies 11-18-2017, 08:43 PM
Replies: 412
Views: 178,169
Posted By Morthoron
Well, white wolves did cross the Brandywine...

Well, white wolves did cross the Brandywine during the Fell Winter. Could zombies be far behind?
Forum: The Movies 11-18-2017, 02:31 PM
Replies: 412
Views: 178,169
Posted By Morthoron
I can't say I have much faith in an adaptation,...

I can't say I have much faith in an adaptation, save for that morbid type of interest that makes one slow down on the freeway to view a car crash.

Oh, I'm sure they'll trot out a slew of hired-gun...
Forum: The Movies 11-15-2017, 05:59 PM
Replies: 412
Views: 178,169
Posted By Morthoron
Well, this explains a lot. C. Tolkien has...

Well, this explains a lot. C. Tolkien has resigned as Director of the Tolkien Estate...

https://io9.gizmodo.com/j-r-r-tolkiens-son-resigns-as-director-of-tolkien-esta-1820476459

The vultures...
Forum: The Movies 11-14-2017, 09:06 PM
Replies: 412
Views: 178,169
Posted By Morthoron
The press release specifically states: ...

The press release specifically states:



The bold sections are my emphasis. It will not be The Silmarillion, because the Tolkien Estate has not made any statement regarding the sale of separate...
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