What did the movies do for you? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lotrelf · 06-20-2014, 06:40 AM

The thing movies did to me was introducing me to Professor Tolkien's world and work. I'd liked the movies, cast, sets, and everything. Watching the films was a good experience to me, though I didn't watch ROTK PROPERLY until now (I think last month).

Inziladun · 06-21-2014, 02:08 PM

Well, I can honestly say that PJ's films did at least achieve the effect of heightening my appreciation of the books. Every time I go through a re-read of LOTR, Tolkien's characterizations and singularly effective verbiage shine all the more, especially when I think of lines like 'even the smallest person can change the course of the future.'

Snowdog · 06-22-2014, 04:33 AM

The PJ movies did this for me...
Due to their making, and the rumor and speculation of their making, I had a curiousity about them. I had read Lord of the Rings in the mid-70's and re-read them several times before I first heard of the movie production in 1999. Having gone 'online' to find out more, I was led to this, and some other Tolkien-based sites. On one of them I "met" someone in 2001 who was quite the flame. I met her later in person when she came to see Return of the King at a 'Trilogy Tuesday' marathon at its release in December 2003, and well, the rest just fell into place. Married the love of my life nearly 7 years ago, and all is right in the world. As for the movies, they stink, but were the catalyst that set this relationship in motion.

Lotrelf · 06-22-2014, 06:24 AM

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The PJ movies did this for me...
Due to their making, and the rumor and speculation of their making, I had a curiousity about them. I had read Lord of the Rings in the mid-70's and re-read them several times before I first heard of the movie production in 1999. Having gone 'online' to find out more, I was led to this, and some other Tolkien-based sites. On one of them I "met" someone in 2001 who was quite the flame. I met her later in person when she came to see Return of the King at a 'Trilogy Tuesday' marathon at its release in December 2003, and well, the rest just fell into place. Married the love of my life nearly 7 years ago, and all is right in the world. As for the movies, they stink, but were the catalyst that set this relationship in motion.

My reaction was the silly "awww" at this. (though I personally find this "awww" thingy silly, so I tried to sound it like Minions' at the end of Despicable Me1). Your story is really sweet.

Inziladun · 06-22-2014, 07:23 AM

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The PJ movies did this for me...
Due to their making, and the rumor and speculation of their making, I had a curiousity about them. I had read Lord of the Rings in the mid-70's and re-read them several times before I first heard of the movie production in 1999. Having gone 'online' to find out more, I was led to this, and some other Tolkien-based sites. On one of them I "met" someone in 2001 who was quite the flame. I met her later in person when she came to see Return of the King at a 'Trilogy Tuesday' marathon at its release in December 2003, and well, the rest just fell into place. Married the love of my life nearly 7 years ago, and all is right in the world. As for the movies, they stink, but were the catalyst that set this relationship in motion.

Without question, a very blessed result of PJ's machinations. So he's Gollum, then, doing good he did not intend.

Snowdog · 06-23-2014, 09:25 PM

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Without question, a very blessed result of PJ's machinations. So he's Gollum, then, doing good he did not intend.

Lol, yeah, something like that. But it could have been anyone making LotR movies. The Trilogy Tuesday was quite fun, with costuming and the bar across from the theatre where we would go for brews and shots between movies...

Inziladun · 06-24-2014, 06:49 AM

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Lol, yeah, something like that. But it could have been anyone making LotR movies. The Trilogy Tuesday was quite fun, with costuming and the bar across from the theatre where we would go for brews and shots between movies...

Heh, I saw FOTR with my future wife, but having had a large dinner with two or three "tall" Samuel Adams Lagers beforehand, I slept through about half of it.

Snowdog · 04-12-2021, 10:15 PM

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Heh, I saw FOTR with my future wife, but having had a large dinner with two or three "tall" Samuel Adams Lagers beforehand, I slept through about half of it.

Ah yes, the food & beer coma effect. I am happy to report the only part of those movies I started to doze off in was the Fangorn parts in Two Towers. I kept myself awake by using that time for a bathroom break.

Faramir Jones · 08-07-2014, 06:16 AM

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The PJ movies did this for me...I met her later in person when she came to see Return of the King at a 'Trilogy Tuesday' marathon at its release in December 2003, and well, the rest just fell into place. Married the love of my life nearly 7 years ago, and all is right in the world. As for the movies, they stink, but were the catalyst that set this relationship in motion.

I'm very glad to read that they had such a beneficial effect for you and her, Snowdog.

For me, their effect has been very little, though I give the first (and best) one credit for helping me decide to join the Tolkien Society in 2002, starting my involvement with other Tolkien fans.

FerniesApple · 08-13-2014, 11:10 AM

What do these movies do for me?
The Hobbit movies give me a headache, almost as big as when I try to read this green font on black background. I cant read for more than a minute without a migraine, pity I was looking forward to some good discussions.

Inziladun · 08-13-2014, 12:06 PM

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The Hobbit movies give me a headache, almost as big as when I try to read this green font on black background. I cant read for more than a minute without a migraine, pity I was looking forward to some good discussions.

Sorry to hear that. I must confess that after nearly 14 years of haunting this forum, the colors are to me like the knock on the door of an old friend. Maybe it'll grow on you.

Mithalwen · 08-13-2014, 03:03 PM

I. Suggested on the other thread where this was raised reading the printable version. However an eyetest might be an idea too incase specs might help.

Lotrelf · 08-14-2014, 08:31 PM

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Sorry to hear that. I must confess that after nearly 14 years of haunting this forum, the colors are to me like the knock on the door of an old friend. Maybe it'll grow on you.

Same here! More than anything I loved the format(?) of Barrow Downs. Green or Sky Blue fonts and black background was what attracted me most. Rest were the discussions.

FerniesApple · 08-15-2014, 10:02 AM

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Sorry to hear that. I must confess that after nearly 14 years of haunting this forum, the colors are to me like the knock on the door of an old friend. Maybe it'll grow on you.

Not all old friends are welcome. One of mine drank all my beer then peed in my wardrobe because he couldnt find the loo.

06-20-2014, 06:40 AM	#1
Lotrelf Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 265	The thing movies did to me was introducing me to Professor Tolkien's world and work. I'd liked the movies, cast, sets, and everything. Watching the films was a good experience to me, though I didn't watch ROTK PROPERLY until now (I think last month). __________________ A short saying oft contains much wisdom. ~Sophocles

06-21-2014, 02:08 PM	#2
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,040	Well, I can honestly say that PJ's films did at least achieve the effect of heightening my appreciation of the books. Every time I go through a re-read of LOTR, Tolkien's characterizations and singularly effective verbiage shine all the more, especially when I think of lines like 'even the smallest person can change the course of the future.' __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.

08-13-2014, 03:03 PM	#12
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,463	I. Suggested on the other thread where this was raised reading the printable version. However an eyetest might be an idea too incase specs might help. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

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06-22-2014, 04:33 AM	#3
Snowdog Emperor of the South Pole Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The Western Shore of Lake Evendim Posts: 671	The PJ movies did this for me... Due to their making, and the rumor and speculation of their making, I had a curiousity about them. I had read Lord of the Rings in the mid-70's and re-read them several times before I first heard of the movie production in 1999. Having gone 'online' to find out more, I was led to this, and some other Tolkien-based sites. On one of them I "met" someone in 2001 who was quite the flame. I met her later in person when she came to see Return of the King at a 'Trilogy Tuesday' marathon at its release in December 2003, and well, the rest just fell into place. Married the love of my life nearly 7 years ago, and all is right in the world. As for the movies, they stink, but were the catalyst that set this relationship in motion.

08-13-2014, 11:10 AM	#10
FerniesApple Haunting Spirit Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 92	What do these movies do for me? The Hobbit movies give me a headache, almost as big as when I try to read this green font on black background. I cant read for more than a minute without a migraine, pity I was looking forward to some good discussions.