Tag: Lord of the Rings
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Théoden Ednew: A Good King in Bad Times
Tonight we remember those who gave their blood to defend this country. Hail the victorious dead. We’ve lost another legend, everyone. RIP Bernard Hill. Of all the lands of Middle-Earth, I’ve always found Rohan to be the most beautiful. Vast open fields, horses, and badass armor; what more could a fantasy nerd want? No wonder…
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Return of the King (Extended Cut): The Longest Ending in Cinematic History
Seriously, this movie has, like, three endings back-to-back! Is it super satisfying? Oh, hell yes! But still! Out of all three Lord of the Rings movies, Return of the King is the one that everyone really loves. It’s easily the longest, whether you’re watching the theatrical or extended cut (the ladder is the only proper…
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The Two Towers (Extended Cut): From Book to Film, Still Underappreciated
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: this is the best Lord of the Rings story. Y’all are just too focused on Return of the King to admit it. Don’t get me wrong, I get it. But my point still stands. The Two Towers movie has all the same advantages as Fellowship of…
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The Fellowship of the Ring (Extended Cut): The Proper Way to Watch It
There are some movies that have been around in my life for so long that I can’t remember a time before them. The Iron Giant. Galaxy Quest. The original Star Wars movies (hey, even I was a kid at some point). And, of course: the Lord of the Rings series. Before I even knew how…
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Which Lord of the Rings Book Was the Best?
I want to make it clear upfront because some people might be angry about my criteria. First: I’m talking about the books, not the movies; those are for later. Second: I’ll be discussing the Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Hobbit, and The Silmarillion since all five of them are pretty deeply connected. If you…
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