100. Should The Lord of the Rings Films have kept the Barrow-downs?
Dropping the Barrow-downs removes one of the most important callbacks in the final Battle of the Pelennor Fields before Minas Tirith.
14 Mai 202452min
99. Tom Bombadil is NOT important? Tolkien said it!
Tom Bombadil is a polarizing figure in Middle-earth. Some hate him, some love him. Peter Jackson decided to completely avoid that discussion and simply excise him from the film.
7 Mai 202435min
98. Why Peter Jackson Cut the Old Forest and Old Man Willow
The first REAL dangers outside of the Shire were cut from the films... but did that decision improve them?
30 Apr 202441min
97. Peter Jackson CUT the Godfather of the Shire : Film Changes #30 and #31
Peter Jackson cut the one Hobbit who had the backbone to stand up to a Nazgul, the one who struck fear in the hearts of other Hobbits!
23 Apr 202436min
96. The Wizard Duel and Orthanc in Real Time : Film Changes #29 and #30
Peter Jackson made some pretty significant changes to Orthanc... especially when it comes to that Wizard's Duel!
16 Apr 20240s
95. An Interview with Howard Shore, Lord of the Rings Composer – 2003 Roundtable Interviews
We spoke with Lord of the Rings composer Howard Shore. He really goes in depth on his thoughts and composing process!
9 Apr 202444min
94. The Rings of Power is PEAK TV – Top Scenes, Top Characters and Top Quotes
As season 2 of the Rings of Power approaches, Michael and I decided to look back at our favorite scenes, favorite characters, and favorite quotes from our favorite television show!
1 Apr 20241h 2min
93. Sauron’s FIRST Defeat – Finishing Tolkien’s Unfinished Tale – Aldarion and Erendis – Part 8
In this final episode of looking at The Mariner's Wife, we fully finish Tolkien's tale--but staying true to Tolkien's characters and world.
26 Mar 20241h
