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

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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Originally Posted by Snowdog

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.

Rune Son of Bjarne · 04-13-2021, 02:10 PM

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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.

I have only ever fallen a sleep in the movie theater when I have attempted to sit through an entire nighttime LotR marathon... Oh yeah and that time as a kid when I got really bored watching Bambi.

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.

FerniesApple · 08-14-2014, 09:00 AM

dont need an eyetest, already got glasses, and its not just me, I know a few people who are put off by the font and black background on this forum, they said they dont come here often because after a few minutes they get either headaches or that weird optical effect like looking at something bright and getting afterburn, *whatever* I think you guys are missing a trick, if your font was more relaxing to use and lets face it not everyone has perfect eyesight, people may stay longer.

just sayin.

Anyway I didnt come here to moan.

well. I do like moaning about the Hobbit movies. cos they suck monkey balls.

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.

Morthoron · 08-15-2014, 08:37 AM

Who reads?

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.

Snowdog · 08-15-2014, 07:10 PM

Have to say I like the consistency of this place. Still mostly the same as it was back in '99 on EZ Board. I find the Barrow Downs colour scheme 'comfortable'.

06-21-2014, 02:08 PM	#1
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,039	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: 9,460	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

08-15-2014, 08:37 AM	#15
Morthoron Curmudgeonly Wordwraith Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ensconced in curmudgeonly pursuits Posts: 2,515	Who reads? __________________ And your little sister's immaculate virginity wings away on the bony shoulders of a young horse named George who stole surreptitiously into her geography revision.

06-22-2014, 04:33 AM	#2
Snowdog Emperor of the South Pole Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The Western Shore of Lake Evendim Posts: 646	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.

08-14-2014, 09:00 AM	#13
FerniesApple Haunting Spirit Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 92	dont need an eyetest, already got glasses, and its not just me, I know a few people who are put off by the font and black background on this forum, they said they dont come here often because after a few minutes they get either headaches or that weird optical effect like looking at something bright and getting afterburn, whatever I think you guys are missing a trick, if your font was more relaxing to use and lets face it not everyone has perfect eyesight, people may stay longer. just sayin. Anyway I didnt come here to moan. well. I do like moaning about the Hobbit movies. cos they suck monkey balls.

08-15-2014, 07:10 PM	#17
Snowdog Emperor of the South Pole Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The Western Shore of Lake Evendim Posts: 646	Have to say I like the consistency of this place. Still mostly the same as it was back in '99 on EZ Board. I find the Barrow Downs colour scheme 'comfortable'.