The Link between Tolkien, Peter Pan, and Star Wars... - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lalwendë · 04-10-2007, 01:53 AM

Actually, I'm not fussed on Peter Pan and never really was even as a child. I much preferred Alice In Wonderland! Though I did like the film with Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet in it - something for everyone there if you know what I mean!

Now I'm grown up I have to admit I'm a bit put off Peter Pan by it's associations with Whacko Jacko, which might be a bit sad of me, but nevertheless, he's spoiled it for me.

We might be fans of Tolkien but it doesn't mean we like all fantasy and sci-fi; for example I don't like the Narnia books (but I do love the film, that's marvellous) and I rarely read mass market fantasy apart from Potter. I saw the three first Star Wars films as a youngster but I only saw the other three just before the last one came out. I still haven't seen the Alien films either.

Elmo · 04-10-2007, 02:06 AM

I don't like Peter Pan except they do make a mean Peter Pan ice cream in the Vissochi's in Kirriemuir (J.M Barrie's birthplace). Go there now!

As for Star Wars, I was put off it when I wondered how all those teddy bears managed to kill the stormtroopers in the third film

Elfchick7 · 04-10-2007, 08:20 AM

So, maybe a good question for this thread would be:

Do you like all three? Why or why not?

Boo Radley · 04-10-2007, 11:55 AM

Hmmmm... I like just about anything that's Science Fiction or Fantasy, but I also like Historical.
AND I like Woody Allen (Well... his older stuff). Actually, I like most comedies as long as they derive their humor from wit as opposed to slapstick.
But, wait... I also like the Three Stooges!!!

I am a mystery, wrapped in an enigma, surrounded by a light, flaky crust.

And I liked the first three Star Wars and loathed the last three.

I'd have to say that those of us who like everything that's been mentioned in this thread have very good imaginations.

Elfchick7 · 04-10-2007, 12:13 PM

I feel the same about Star Wars. The first three were so much fun. The second three....no comment. *glares at George Lucas*

Boo Radley · 04-10-2007, 12:57 PM

As for Peter pan, I've never read the book. Or at least if I did, it was ages and ages ago.
I've seen the telecast of the (I think) Broadway version with Mary Martin as Peter and Cyril Ritchard as Hook, but I don't think I've seen it since... the mid '60's? something like that, at least.
Oh, and I think I've seen the Disney version, but again, that was decades and decades ago.
And decades.

Elfchick7 · 04-10-2007, 01:04 PM

If you want, you can read the book online here: http://www.readbookonline.net/title/6/

It's waaaaaay down on the bottom of the page.

Enjoy, all!

04-10-2007, 01:53 AM	#1
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	Actually, I'm not fussed on Peter Pan and never really was even as a child. I much preferred Alice In Wonderland! Though I did like the film with Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet in it - something for everyone there if you know what I mean! Now I'm grown up I have to admit I'm a bit put off Peter Pan by it's associations with Whacko Jacko, which might be a bit sad of me, but nevertheless, he's spoiled it for me. We might be fans of Tolkien but it doesn't mean we like all fantasy and sci-fi; for example I don't like the Narnia books (but I do love the film, that's marvellous) and I rarely read mass market fantasy apart from Potter. I saw the three first Star Wars films as a youngster but I only saw the other three just before the last one came out. I still haven't seen the Alien films either. __________________ Gordon's alive!

04-10-2007, 02:06 AM	#2
Elmo Pittodrie Poltergeist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: trying to find that warm and winding lane again Posts: 633	I don't like Peter Pan except they do make a mean Peter Pan ice cream in the Vissochi's in Kirriemuir (J.M Barrie's birthplace). Go there now! As for Star Wars, I was put off it when I wondered how all those teddy bears managed to kill the stormtroopers in the third film __________________ As Beren looked into her eyes within the shadows of her hair, The trembling starlight of the skies he saw there mirrored shimmering.

04-10-2007, 08:20 AM	#3
Elfchick7 Wight Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In the Greenwood Posts: 201	So, maybe a good question for this thread would be: Do you like all three? Why or why not? __________________ "Yesterday is history. Tommorow is a mystery. Today is a gift from God. That's why it's called the PRESENT!"

04-10-2007, 11:55 AM	#4
Boo Radley Wight Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ohio. Believe it or not. Posts: 145	Hmmmm... I like just about anything that's Science Fiction or Fantasy, but I also like Historical. AND I like Woody Allen (Well... his older stuff). Actually, I like most comedies as long as they derive their humor from wit as opposed to slapstick. But, wait... I also like the Three Stooges!!! I am a mystery, wrapped in an enigma, surrounded by a light, flaky crust. And I liked the first three Star Wars and loathed the last three. I'd have to say that those of us who like everything that's been mentioned in this thread have very good imaginations. __________________ Don't believe everything you read on the interwebs. That's how World War 1 got started!

04-10-2007, 12:13 PM	#5
Elfchick7 Wight Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In the Greenwood Posts: 201	I feel the same about Star Wars. The first three were so much fun. The second three....no comment. glares at George Lucas __________________ "Yesterday is history. Tommorow is a mystery. Today is a gift from God. That's why it's called the PRESENT!"

04-10-2007, 12:57 PM	#6
Boo Radley Wight Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ohio. Believe it or not. Posts: 145	As for Peter pan, I've never read the book. Or at least if I did, it was ages and ages ago. I've seen the telecast of the (I think) Broadway version with Mary Martin as Peter and Cyril Ritchard as Hook, but I don't think I've seen it since... the mid '60's? something like that, at least. Oh, and I think I've seen the Disney version, but again, that was decades and decades ago. And decades. __________________ Don't believe everything you read on the interwebs. That's how World War 1 got started!

04-10-2007, 01:04 PM	#7
Elfchick7 Wight Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In the Greenwood Posts: 201	If you want, you can read the book online here: http://www.readbookonline.net/title/6/ It's waaaaaay down on the bottom of the page. Enjoy, all! __________________ "Yesterday is history. Tommorow is a mystery. Today is a gift from God. That's why it's called the PRESENT!"