The Lay of Leithian: The Theme of Release in the Tale of Beren and Luthien
Leithian, or release from bondage, is the Elvish name for the tale of Beren and Luthien, and is an apt description of a major theme that runs through the story. For a fuller synopsis of the story, che...
28 Jun 202118min
Debunking ScreenRant.com's "LOTR: Things that Make NO Sense"
ScreenRant.com put out an article (https://screenrant.com/lord-of-the-rings-things-dont-make-sense-confusing-plot-holes/) discussing things that make no sense in the LOTR movies. Well, most of them a...
22 Jun 202122min
The Theme of Greed in Tolkien's Novels
A common element in all of Tolkien's major story arcs is greed, and its consequences. Intro and outro music from "The Shadow of the Past," on the Lord of the Rings Trilogy Soundtrack, copyright New ...
22 Jun 202118min
Yuletide Gift Ideas for the Tolkien Fan on Your Nice List
What do you get for that Tolkien fan on your nice list? Here are a bunch of ideas, just to get you started!
22 Jun 202115min
Lord of the Rings Character Study: Eowyn
Despite being a relatively minor character in terms of ink spilled, Eowyn's character is very rich and developed. Here's my take. On the topic of Eowyn's battle with the Witch King (and other scene...
22 Jun 202125min
Book vs. Movie: Action Scenes in The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings
One of the major differences between the movies and novels for The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings is the use and portrayal of action scenes. In this video I discuss how each is different, and the i...
22 Jun 202126min
Tolkien Book Review: Beren & Luthien
Took me 5 months, but I finally read the latest release from Christopher Tolkien. In this video, I break down what the book is, some of what makes it important, and other tidbits I found interesting....
22 Jun 202115min
The Creation and Shaping of Middle Earth
Tolkien didn't just create a mythology; he created an entire cosmology, starting with the creation of his imaginary world. Many events in Tolkien's stories changed the shape of the world as well, and...
22 Jun 202119min
