Advanced Technology in Middle-Earth
Middle-earth is a realm of high fantasy, so there’s lots of magic and Medieval-style technology, but there are hints of more advanced technology as well…. For GirlNextGondor’s series on magic, go to this playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2f0QuMeFhk&list=PLoUG1YSYOhDSrOjZ1F1ELTUiE0JM2ldTs For my prior video on orcs, if you’re interested in some serious metaphysics, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyAfhKR3ljs Other Links: Rumble at https://rumble.com/c/c-355195 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore Patreon: www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek
3 Jan 202226min
Newsweek’s 20th Anniversary Fellowship of the Ring Issue is FAKE NEWS!!
ewsweek released a special edition issue celebrating the 20thanniversary of the release of Peter Jackson’s Fellowship of the Ring, but it’s full of misinformation and misleading statements, so get ready for some major corrections. For my video on “The Story of Kullervo,” go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-FtGIqizCY Other Links: Rumble at https://rumble.com/c/c-355195 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore Patreon: www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek
27 Dec 202131min
20 Years of The Fellowship of the Ring: A Retrospective
Twenty years ago one of the greatest movie experiences ever came to theaters. What made it so great? What is its legacy? Here are my thoughts. Other Links: Rumble at https://rumble.com/c/c-355195 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore Patreon: www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek
20 Dec 202126min
Why Does Sauron Have Only 9 Fingers?
In the books, Gollum tells us the Dark Lord has only 9 fingers, but since he is a Maia manifesting a body and not strictly an incarnate being, why should this be the case? For my review of David Rowe’s book, go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gi2mJ6mFopM You can find David Rowe on Twitter at https://twitter.com/mrdavidroweor (for proverbs) https://twitter.com/TolkienProverbs Other Links: Rumble at https://rumble.com/c/c-355195 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore Patreon: www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek
13 Dec 202126min
Who Decided Boromir Would Go to Rivendell, and Why?
Boromir, Faramir, and even Gandalf all have something important to say about the decision to send Boromir to Rivendell instead of Faramir, and how we reconcile all these statements has significant implications for how we understand the characters. If you want to watch GirlNextGondor’s video on what would have been different if Faramir had gone instead, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waWjgvcbJ3Q I’ve got my own video on that topic as well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYP3FqP2lZU Other Links: Rumble at https://rumble.com/c/c-355195 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore Patreon: www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek
6 Dec 202120min
What if Merry and Pippin Returned to the Shire from Rivendell in Lord of the Rings? Pt. 2
In my previous video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dz5Kf5H1BPM) I discussed how events in the Shire might have changed if Merry and Pippin had followed Elrond’s advice and returned there. In this video I follow that up by discussing possible changes to the rest of the story. Other Links: Rumble at https://rumble.com/c/c-355195 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore Patreon: www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek
29 Nov 202120min
What if Merry and Pippin Returned to the Shire from Rivendell in The Lord of the Rings? Pt. 1
After the Council of Elrond, Elrond has misgivings about Merry and Pippin going on the quest with Frodo and suggests they should instead return to the Shire to warn the Hobbits. What might have changed if his advice had been followed? My video on the character arcs of the four Hobbits is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOQ7dIVsktQ Other Links: Rumble at https://rumble.com/c/c-355195 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore Patreon: www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek
22 Nov 202119min
How Long Ago Was Lord of the Rings? Tolkien Tells Us in “Nature of Middle-Earth”
Tolkien’s legendarium is meant to be a mythic pre-history for our own world, but we never knew just how long ago it was meant to be—until “The Nature of Middle-Earth” was published. Other Links: Rumble at https://rumble.com/c/c-355195 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@TolkienLore:f Twitter: https://twitter.com/jrrtlore Patreon: www.patreon.com/tolkiengeek
15 Nov 202116min
