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Forum: The Books 04-04-2006, 04:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,713
Posted By King of the North
I, like those above, agree that one of the main...

I, like those above, agree that one of the main strengths of Tolkien's works is that he does not feel the need to explain everything, and always leaves at least some of the answers for the reader to...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 08-24-2005, 01:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,583
Posted By King of the North
Ya, I can empathize. That's one of the many...

Ya, I can empathize. That's one of the many reasons why RotK is my least favorite of the films, because it ends it all. However, I loved the RotK book. In my opinion though, the books never get old....
Forum: The Movies 04-21-2005, 03:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,778
Posted By King of the North
Two Aragorns

I was recently rewatching the "Fellowship of the Cast" on the FotR EE Appendices and during it, PJ said "we had a hiccup in the casting process" and then went on to say that another actor had been...
Forum: The Books 04-11-2005, 06:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,866
Posted By King of the North
There is already a thread very similar in movies,...

There is already a thread very similar in movies, here it is

click here (http://www.forum.barrowdowns.com/showthread.php?t=11777)
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 03-23-2005, 07:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,151
Posted By King of the North
In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti, Amen

The Atlas of Tolkien's Middle Earth is one of my favorite sources when I need to bulk up on my LotR knowledge. RIP Karen Wynn Fonstad.
Forum: The Movies 03-23-2005, 05:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,262
Posted By King of the North
Narya I too really noticed that PJ portrayed Rohan's...

I too really noticed that PJ portrayed Rohan's soldiers as much better fighters than Gondorian warriors. At Helm's Deep Rohan's soldiers put forth their best effort and fought their hardest. The...
Forum: The Movies 03-23-2005, 04:34 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 11,872
Posted By King of the North
yes, I noticed that 2 and now I cant watch that...

yes, I noticed that 2 and now I cant watch that scene without noticing it.
Forum: The Movies 03-23-2005, 04:22 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 17,100
Posted By King of the North
Being an arachnophobe, whenever there was a close...

Being an arachnophobe, whenever there was a close up shot of Shelob's mouth or whenever she whipped out her stinger i went insane. Another part is when in TTT EE, the wildman swears the oath to...
Forum: The Movies 03-23-2005, 04:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,527
Posted By King of the North
Sting In Middle Earth long range weapons such as arrows...

In Middle Earth long range weapons such as arrows and javelins would probably be one's best choice for countering wargs. Also if they charge, pikes would be able to stop them.

But if I happened...
Forum: The Movies 03-23-2005, 03:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,333
Posted By King of the North
I never criticized Faramir's character...

I never criticized Faramir's character development.
Forum: The Movies 03-23-2005, 01:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,333
Posted By King of the North
Right from the get go when u first meet Denethor...

Right from the get go when u first meet Denethor (TTT EE) he is a bit crazy as he insists that Boromir goes to Rivendell and claims the One Ring for Gondor. By showing from the beginning that...
Forum: The Movies 03-22-2005, 11:14 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,195
Posted By King of the North
Sting Since melee combat with these creatures is almost...

Since melee combat with these creatures is almost impossible, one would have to approach the situation with ranged weapons. The only problem then is to aim correctly because trolls used primarily for...
Forum: The Movies 03-22-2005, 10:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,255
Posted By King of the North
1420! After the first time I saw FotR in the theater I...

After the first time I saw FotR in the theater I kept going on and on about what was missing, what was added, and how characters were different. But after I watched all the Appendices, I accepted the...
Forum: The Movies 03-21-2005, 10:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,214
Posted By King of the North
ty, and I too like John Howe's work better

ty, and I too like John Howe's work better
Forum: The Movies 03-20-2005, 06:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,214
Posted By King of the North
Sting Oscars

I was watching one of the special features on the RotK EE DVD, and it showed Alan Lee winning an Oscar for conceptual design or something like that. I began wondering, why didn't John Howe get...
Forum: The Books 03-09-2005, 11:13 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 17,610
Posted By King of the North
Tolkien is very good at encrypting symbolism and...

Tolkien is very good at encrypting symbolism and meaning in his writing so that the reader has to think. Therefore Melkor (Morgoth) could stand for many things. Being a Roman Catholic I relate...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 03-09-2005, 06:53 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,748
Posted By King of the North
I have a tie between Anduril and Legolas' dual...

I have a tie between Anduril and Legolas' dual blades (I believe they have no name). From a tactical stand point 2 blades give you a huge advantage. Using one to parry an incoming blow, the other...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 03-09-2005, 11:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,852
Posted By King of the North
good points. I forgot to mention that Tolkien...

good points. I forgot to mention that Tolkien would be disgusted by his works of literature becoming all moneyfied.
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 03-08-2005, 08:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,852
Posted By King of the North
1420! A what if question

This has been nagging on my mind for some time now. What would good old Ronald have said if he was able to see PJ's LotR series?
Now for my opinion. If one looks at the life of this great...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 03-05-2005, 05:02 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 14,149
Posted By King of the North
Pipe Aragorn. He's da man

Aragorn. He's da man
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 03-04-2005, 12:31 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 16,721
Posted By King of the North
Sting Even Legolas is my favorite character, i would...

Even Legolas is my favorite character, i would have to say that Gandalf and the Witch King are about tied for 1st place. The question should be what is your favorite character in each category,...
Forum: The Books 03-03-2005, 09:26 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,134
Posted By King of the North
well it's already been answered above, but i'll...

well it's already been answered above, but i'll just put my two cents in anyway. the Nazgul (or ringwraiths in Westron) were once great kings of Men. Once they accepted the Nine Rings from Sauron...
Forum: The Movies 03-03-2005, 09:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,876
Posted By King of the North
I agree and disagree with some of wat Celebuial ...

I agree and disagree with some of wat Celebuial said. Given the quality of the visual effects done by WETA, the more the better. In my opinion, the more PJ used special effects the more of Middle...
Forum: The Movies 02-06-2005, 01:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,312
Posted By King of the North
lol, i was joking, i just thought what Dominic...

lol, i was joking, i just thought what Dominic said was soooooo funny
Forum: The Movies 02-05-2005, 11:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,312
Posted By King of the North
gollum's appearance

I was recently re-watching the commentary on the Two Towers EE and Dominic Monaghan said something that got me thinking. He said that sometimes gollum looks old, young, like a cat, like a frog, like...
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