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Why couldn’t Sauron find the One Ring?

December 3, 2021

In The Lord of the Rings, the One Ring remained in a river near Mordor for over 2,000 years. So why couldn't Sauron find him? The the Lord of the Rings sees the ...

Review: “Wolf”, about a guy who thinks he’s a wild animal, is as confused as his hero

Carl Copeland

December 2, 2021

The Hobbit

IMDb describes the movie "Wolf", which focuses on a young man (George MacKay) who thinks he is a wolf, as a "high-level arthouse drama". How high ? Put it this way: maybe he shouldn't be dri...

Lord of the Rings JRR Tolkien Illustrated Edition is 35% off

Carl Copeland

December 2, 2021

JRR Tolkien

For the first time since the original publication in 1954, a new edition of The Lord of the Rings features illustrations, sketches and maps by author JRR Tolkien. This follows popular exhibiti...

Someone has to tell Peter Jackson and the creators of James Bond to read Lord of the Flies

Carl Copeland

December 2, 2021

Peter Jackson

Of course, fitting is not just about adjusting the length. A thoughtful editing can often transform a work, save it from the pile of sleet, and turn it into a sparkling masterpiece. In the early 1960s, Willi...

Cinematic franchises that deserve Marvel’s What If? Processing

Carl Copeland

December 1, 2021

JRR Tolkien

"And if... ?" Marvel turned out to be a surprise hit for the MCU this summer. Here is a list of other cinematic universes that could benefit from one of theirs. ...

Fairhaven Craigslist Paint’s apologies keep getting weirder

Carl Copeland

December 1, 2021

The Hobbit

A few weeks ago, I came across a strange article in the SouthCoast section of Craigslist. It was an apology that just didn't make much sense and left so many questions.The message read the following:“My sincer...

JRR Tolkien Estate defeated ‘Lord of the Rings’ cryptocurrency

Carl Copeland

November 29, 2021

Lord Of The Rings

The succession of JRR Tolkien is not kidding. They are notorious for preying on tourism and merchandise companies that refer The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings without explic...

The Matrix sequel, Sex and the City revival, and more in December

Carl Copeland

November 29, 2021

The Hobbit

A new month means a new batch of exciting content on HBO Max! And as the year draws to a close, the list of must-see premieres and new series arriving on the streaming service in the closing days of 2021 is a...

Yoko Ono shares article saying Peter Jackson’s new movie proves she didn’t break up the Beatles

Carl Copeland

November 28, 2021

Peter Jackson

Yoko Ono shared an article online which says that Peter Jackson Beatles' new documentary, To recover, denies rumors that she has broken up the group. READ MORE: Documentary "The Beatles: Get Back": What You Ne...

Why Harry Potter and the Lord of the Rings still captivates us 20 years later

Carl Copeland

November 28, 2021

Lord Of The Rings

There must be some magic in the air. In November and December 2001, two fantastic films cast such a powerful spell that they changed Hollywood forever.Both were based on an epic series of novels - one nearly ...