<BR> Re: Are the movies a good or bad thing?</b><br><br> I don’t claim to have read “Letters” exhaustively. I wish I had more of that letter you cited, KayQy, to put that quote into some kind of context. Personally, I have to think that if Tolkien could see the digital and makeup effects that can be done today, he’d say, “Suh-weeeeeeeeet! Where do I sign for a movie deal?”... er... or words to that effect. <br> <br> If you listen to the prof read LotR (is Christmas over, Saulotus Claus?) it is plain that he has some flair and passion for the dramatic. Many of his tales began as “bedtime stories” for his children. Anyone who’s ever had a good bedtime story knows that the performance of the teller is at least 50% of the experience. I think if he could see how vividly and realistically his world could be portrayed on film with today’s technology, he’d be like, “Go, baby!” Ahem. Again, I paraphrase. Anyway, someone over at the Tolkien Estate (I assume CT is still alive and kicking?) thought films would be a good idea and released the rights. <br> <p></p>
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