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Bêthberry · 01-19-2007, 06:46 PM

I'd ask how he felt about Tom Bombadil not being in the movie.

Okay, seriously now, I'd ask Tolkien how well he thought CT captured the ideas of his Legendarium in The Silm which CT published--if the changes suit his intention or if he would revise them.

alatar · 01-19-2007, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Bêthberry

I'd ask how he felt about Tom Bombadil not being in the movie.

He's not in the movie?!?

Not even in the 25th Anniversary Platinum Ultra-Extended Edition with Blooper Reel?

If it's to be the movies, I'd ask why Denethor had such a penchant for tomatoes...

But really, how about: Which characters looked like you had envisioned them?

shieldmaiden4xsword · 01-19-2007, 10:17 PM

that's a very very good question.

and, do Elves really have pointy ears? I don't see it mentioned anywhere. Or is it just cuz Santa Claus elves have pointy ears?

Elu Ancalime · 01-19-2007, 10:33 PM

I would would be curious as to what befell the other three wizards.....
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Estelyn Telcontar · 01-20-2007, 02:18 AM

Can I have two questions? I'd ask:

"Did Arwen have wings?" and "Who buried the Balrog?"

...or was that the other way around??

piosenniel · 01-20-2007, 03:07 AM

'Begging your pardon, Professor.....but what sort of ale do you prefer?

Oh, and might I stand you a pint?'

~*~ Pio

Bêthberry · 01-20-2007, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Estelyn Telcontar

Can I have two questions? I'd ask:

"Did Arwen have wings?" and "Who buried the Balrog?"

...or was that the other way around??

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Originally Posted by Mithalwen

It is mentioned in HoME that Elves have leaf shaped ears - which was a shock because I had never imagined them thus and had grumbled to myself about it when I saw the film trailers ..then I read the relevant volume (and I can't remeber just now sorry). The word for ear in elvish is related to that for leaf and if I remember rightly Legolas' name is a bitof a pun - Legolas (green leef) sounds the same as laigo lhas ( sharp ears) :P

Perhaps it was those pointy ears which led to the confusion of those questions, Esty?

Folwren · 01-20-2007, 11:23 AM

I never wondered about elves' ears, but did Hobbits really have pointy ears?

Mithalwen · 01-20-2007, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by shieldmaiden4xsword

that's a very very good question.

and, do Elves really have pointy ears? I don't see it mentioned anywhere. Or is it just cuz Santa Claus elves have pointy ears?

It is mentioned in HoME that Elves have leaf shaped ears - which was a shock because I had never imagined them thus and had grumbled to myself about it when I saw the film trailers ..then I read the relevant volume (and I can't remeber just now sorry). The word for ear in elvish is related to that for leaf and if I remember rightly Legolas' name is a bitof a pun - Legolas (green leef) sounds the same as laigo lhas ( sharp ears) :P

The Might · 01-20-2007, 06:55 AM

either about the Entwives or about his opinion on the movies

Morai · 01-20-2007, 11:01 AM

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Actually, speaking from the experience of meeting his grand-daughter, my reaction would probably be like this.

If I had a lucky day, I would probably return to reality quick enough to chase after Tolkien. Once I caught him, I would kindly ask if he could finish the Sil for me.

01-19-2007, 06:46 PM	#1
Bêthberry Cryptic Aura Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 6,003	I'd ask how he felt about Tom Bombadil not being in the movie. Okay, seriously now, I'd ask Tolkien how well he thought CT captured the ideas of his Legendarium in The Silm which CT published--if the changes suit his intention or if he would revise them. __________________ I’ll sing his roots off. I’ll sing a wind up and blow leaf and branch away.

01-19-2007, 10:17 PM	#3
shieldmaiden4xsword Wight Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: where people stick out their tongues at their youth pastor.... Posts: 183	that's a very very good question. and, do Elves really have pointy ears? I don't see it mentioned anywhere. Or is it just cuz Santa Claus elves have pointy ears? __________________ Sometimes the peril is not in what is around us, what enemies or trials that may come, but what is in our own hearts.

01-19-2007, 10:33 PM	#4
Elu Ancalime Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Anador Posts: 476	I would would be curious as to what befell the other three wizards..... ________ WEED VAPORIZER Last edited by Elu Ancalime; 03-04-2011 at 12:03 AM.

01-20-2007, 02:18 AM	#5
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	Can I have two questions? I'd ask: "Did Arwen have wings?" and "Who buried the Balrog?" ...or was that the other way around?? __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

01-20-2007, 03:07 AM	#6
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	'Begging your pardon, Professor.....but what sort of ale do you prefer? Oh, and might I stand you a pint?' ~*~ Pio __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.

01-20-2007, 11:23 AM	#8
Folwren Messenger of Hope Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a tiny, insignificant little town in one of the many States. Posts: 5,076	I never wondered about elves' ears, but did Hobbits really have pointy ears? __________________ A young man who wishes to remain a sound atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. - C.S. Lewis

01-20-2007, 06:55 AM	#10
The Might Guard of the Citadel Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Oxon Posts: 2,205	either about the Entwives or about his opinion on the movies __________________ “The invisible and the non-existent look very much alike.” Delos B. McKown

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