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Forum: The Movies 01-10-2004, 01:04 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,879
Posted By Idunn
Sting In Poland, films are shown in original versions,...

In Poland, films are shown in original versions, with subtitles, except animated films. The latter are dubbed. Probably it's due to the fact that most of them are certainly aimed at children....
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 08-29-2003, 11:28 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 13,240
Posted By Idunn
Sting At first I read The Hobbit - so exactly according...

At first I read The Hobbit - so exactly according to the events sequence. My younger brother prompted me to do that - in fact, that was the first book which he had read before me! That was about...
Forum: The Movies 08-29-2003, 07:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,208
Posted By Idunn
Sting samrohan, it's not surprising that you don't...

samrohan, it's not surprising that you don't remember a group of elves from Lothlorien helping in the battle, because there were no elves at all. As Legolas said somewhere in the book to Gimli,...
Forum: The Movies 08-29-2003, 06:55 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,235
Posted By Idunn
Sting I really can't understand why all you want ROTK...

I really can't understand why all you want ROTK get an Oscar award so much. Who can say what kind of film it will be? The previous parts got awards only due to technical reasons, which for me is not...
Forum: The Movies 08-27-2003, 02:07 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,460
Posted By Idunn
Sting When I firstly looked at these dolls, I thought...

When I firstly looked at these dolls, I thought only: awful. Then: it's essential not to reveal the ending too early...<P>But there is a brigh side of this: guys from Mattel are apparently sure that...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 08-20-2003, 01:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,735
Posted By Idunn
Sting You do not give much choice...Can I ask why do...

You do not give much choice...Can I ask why do you propose only these guys?
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 07-06-2003, 05:28 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 15,038
Posted By Idunn
Sting For me, Tolkien works are full of names which...

For me, Tolkien works are full of names which sound very realistic and lively - I mean, you feel that someone could really have such name. The same for places, of course.

My personal favourities...
Forum: The Books 06-24-2003, 09:49 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 15,311
Posted By Idunn
Sting Maybe you didn't get a right Dickens book. I...

Maybe you didn't get a right Dickens book. I highly recommend 'A Christmas Carol' and 'The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club' (extremely hilarious).

I don't want to be impolite, but why do...
Forum: The Books 06-23-2003, 07:55 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 15,311
Posted By Idunn
Sting Other good fantasy books which come to my mind...

Other good fantasy books which come to my mind are:
Dune
Dragon Lance Chronicles
Xanth series

If you ever get them, enjoyment is guaranteed!
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 06-22-2003, 09:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,080
Posted By Idunn
Sting Take into account that in the Middle Ages, or...

Take into account that in the Middle Ages, or even earlier, people were also cutting and burning forests to get a land for fields. In my opinion, their deeds were less destructive only due to the...
Forum: The Books 06-22-2003, 08:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,802
Posted By Idunn
Sting I think that the source of endurance and...

I think that the source of endurance and popularity of LOTR lies in the fact that this book is a classic example of a masterpiece. I mean, it is on a high artistic level. Its language is various and...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 06-19-2003, 07:46 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,783
Posted By Idunn
Sting Duncariel wrote: Personally speaking,...

Duncariel wrote:


Personally speaking, it's not at all surprising. First of all, you don't choose the object of your affection, do you? It's a matter of feeling, not rational delibering after...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 06-17-2003, 09:12 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 9,631
Posted By Idunn
Sting Let's put it straightly and shortly: Pippin, Tom...

Let's put it straightly and shortly: Pippin, Tom Bombadil, Lobelia, Bill Ferny, Denethor, in no particular order.
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 06-17-2003, 08:57 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,686
Posted By Idunn
Sting I got Frodo. A hobbit again...Wonder why.

I got Frodo. A hobbit again...Wonder why.
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 06-15-2003, 07:25 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 65,658
Posted By Idunn
Sting Aragorn:"...for these horsemen are riding back...

Aragorn:"...for these horsemen are riding back down the orc-trail. We may get news from them.
Or spears, said Gimli."

"In one thing you have not changed, dear friend, said Aragorn: you still...
Forum: The Movies 06-15-2003, 06:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,521
Posted By Idunn
Sting I don't see it quite like you do. I mean counting...

I don't see it quite like you do. I mean counting pages. It's rather the importance and a number of events that are to be presented. Not to mention the way in which some of them should be shown on...
Forum: The Movies 06-15-2003, 06:13 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,710
Posted By Idunn
Sting I definitely don't like Arwen's role in the...

I definitely don't like Arwen's role in the films. For me, climate of the Middle Earth resembles much Middle Ages. Men are to fight, while women stay at home. Hence, Eowyn's warrior skills are...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 06-11-2003, 12:17 PM
Replies: 500
Views: 156,087
Posted By Idunn
Sting I'm fond of mythology in general. That's why I...

I'm fond of mythology in general. That's why I chose the name of the Vikings' godess of spring. I simply like how it sounds...I don't especially like the character. In fact, I haven't found much...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 06-02-2003, 01:27 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 17,548
Posted By Idunn
Sting After having a short look at the text"opening our...

After having a short look at the text"opening our eyes" on the "evil" of LORD and Harry, I came to a conclusion, that when people really want, they can find in books literally everything. I happened...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 06-01-2003, 11:34 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 15,741
Posted By Idunn
Sting Well, in my family it is I who is hooked on...

Well, in my family it is I who is hooked on books. That's why it is a shame to admit that in fact my younger brother had read LORT before me. smilies/wink.gif Certainly, he loved the book and...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 06-01-2003, 11:24 AM
Replies: 654
Views: 78,472
Posted By Idunn
Sting I've been watching your forum for some time, and...

I've been watching your forum for some time, and as I like it very much, I've just made up my mind to join. You people have many interesting things to say.

So, welcome everyone! smilies/smile.gif
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