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Forum: Novices and Newcomers 07-23-2003, 03:13 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 10,054
Posted By Estella Brandybuck
Sting Very interesting topic. smilies/smile.gif ...

Very interesting topic. smilies/smile.gif



Ahh, my thoughts exactly. smilies/smile.gif I like what someone said earlier about Aragorn and Arwen's love being "written in the stars." It's...
Forum: The Movies 07-23-2003, 02:18 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,913
Posted By Estella Brandybuck
Sting <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Boromir died, and I thought...

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Boromir died, and I thought cloning was illegal.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>My thoughts exactly.<P>Now don't me wrong, I'm not going to bash the movies (hey, the first movie was what...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 07-21-2003, 02:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,838
Posted By Estella Brandybuck
Sting I agree with Finwe - I think it was mostly...

I agree with Finwe - I think it was mostly pesonality. And hey, for all we know, that other "woman of the house" might've been just as tomboyish as Éowyn. They could've practiced swordfighting...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 07-21-2003, 01:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,167
Posted By Estella Brandybuck
Question Elvish blood in Boromir and Faramir...

Okay, so we all know that Boromir and Faramir had a little Elvish in them. What I'm wondering is... was it enough to be fairly obvious? I mean, Boromir doesn't really seem the type of person to...
Forum: The Movies 07-17-2003, 01:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,410
Posted By Estella Brandybuck
Sting <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>I think that David Wenhelm...

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>I think that David Wenhelm (is that his name??) did a good job with what he was given.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Amen to that, <B>Daisy</B> (by the way, his name is Wenham ). For...
Forum: The Movies 07-16-2003, 12:14 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 14,716
Posted By Estella Brandybuck
Sting Great topic, <B>Saucepan Man</B>. Some really...

Great topic, <B>Saucepan Man</B>. Some really good points have been made in this thread. <P>I'm certainly not angry with the movies... it was only after seeing the first movie that I decided to...
Forum: The Movies 07-14-2003, 10:02 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,061
Posted By Estella Brandybuck
Sting <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>And don't feel bad Estella,...

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>And don't feel bad Estella, I remember posting on a thread one time and nominating Natalie Portman to play Luthien. Just like you said, she was the prettiest actress I could...
Forum: The Movies 07-13-2003, 03:08 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,061
Posted By Estella Brandybuck
Sting <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Who would voice the...

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Who would voice the dragons? Especially Glaurung? He would have to have this evil voice, the kind that makes you shiver in your bed and have...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 07-13-2003, 01:26 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 34,576
Posted By Estella Brandybuck
Sting Ahh, so there's a word for that kind of fantasy! ...

Ahh, so there's a word for that kind of fantasy! Yes, my current story is a transition fantasy; four of the main protagonists (the main humans) come from our world and pass over into the world that...
Forum: The Books 07-11-2003, 08:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,092
Posted By Estella Brandybuck
Sting That's a good question, one I've been wondering...

That's a good question, one I've been wondering about myself... Maybe Dwarf women really did grow out of stone! smilies/wink.gif

Hmm... I can't find anything about it in the Silmarillion, but...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 07-11-2003, 07:42 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 34,576
Posted By Estella Brandybuck
Sting Okay, for some reason, the site wouldn't let me...

Okay, for some reason, the site wouldn't let me edit my last post, so I'll just have to post again...



Well, my three main protagonists are based off of people I know in real life, with...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 07-11-2003, 07:19 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 34,576
Posted By Estella Brandybuck
Sting Fantasy writing is my main passion in life. ...

Fantasy writing is my main passion in life.



Well, it's just the area that I'm the most comfortable in. It's fun and challenging, what more could you want? I love finding the balance...
Forum: The Movies 07-11-2003, 06:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,060
Posted By Estella Brandybuck
Sting Dwarrowdelf, the Bridge of Khazad-dûm, and the...

Dwarrowdelf, the Bridge of Khazad-dûm, and the scenes with the Balrog. One of my favorite shots from FotR was when Gandalf was facing the Balrog, and the camera pans as that sphere surrounds Gandalf...
Forum: The Movies 07-11-2003, 05:42 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,061
Posted By Estella Brandybuck
Sting <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>No, I don't think it should...

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>No, I don't think it should be attempted, although it may well be as they seem to be making movies of everything these days. Too many movies...<HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>I agree. I...
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 06-24-2003, 06:40 PM
Replies: 488
Views: 72,388
Posted By Estella Brandybuck
Sting Name (that you go by): Danielle or Danni,...

Name (that you go by): Danielle or Danni, whichever floats your boat
Age: 16, last I checked
Occupation: High school bum, but will probably need a job later...
Future Aspirations: Fantasy...
Forum: The Movies 06-24-2003, 05:43 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,501
Posted By Estella Brandybuck
Sting I only saw FotR once in theaters, and that was...

I only saw FotR once in theaters, and that was with my then-boyfriend and some friends of ours. The boyfriend wanted to see it 'cause he loved the books (well, he'd only gotten through the...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 06-24-2003, 05:11 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 15,180
Posted By Estella Brandybuck
Sting *runs in a la Roadrunner* Sam fans? Oh yes,...

*runs in a la Roadrunner* Sam fans? Oh yes, that definitely includes me. smilies/wink.gif Tigerlily Gamgee posted my favorite part of the books on the first page - Sam's song in Cirith Ungol. ...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 06-18-2003, 11:03 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,287
Posted By Estella Brandybuck
Sting He was only briefly mentioned in this thread, but...

He was only briefly mentioned in this thread, but I think Théoden was a very good father/father figure before and after he was corrupted by Wormtongue. Although it's hard to tell what he was like...
Forum: The Movies 06-17-2003, 07:48 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,061
Posted By Estella Brandybuck
Sting <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>As for Luthien, please NOT...

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>As for Luthien, please NOT Natalie Portman! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>*sobs hysterically* For the last time, I didn't mean I wanted Natalie Portman to play Luthien! I simply said...
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 06-15-2003, 03:00 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 13,509
Posted By Estella Brandybuck
Sting Well for one thing, this is one of those rare...

Well for one thing, this is one of those rare LotR message boards where most of the members aren't always posting things like: "omg i luv thes movis leggy iz sooo hott!11!1" smilies/wink.gif

The...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 06-15-2003, 02:29 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,101
Posted By Estella Brandybuck
Sting Well, I watched the first movie before I read the...

Well, I watched the first movie before I read the book, and the movie reeeeally made me want to read the books. So I read FotR and was blown away. Then I read TTT and was blown even farther away. ...
Forum: The Books 06-14-2003, 01:48 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,461
Posted By Estella Brandybuck
Sting I noticed that too! I figured if he told when...

I noticed that too! I figured if he told when Pippin married Diamond, he would do the same for Merry, but I guess not...

By the way, would you mind telling me about your fanfic? I love stories...
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 06-13-2003, 04:45 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,422
Posted By Estella Brandybuck
Sting Er, I hope I'm not overstepping my newbie...

Er, I hope I'm not overstepping my newbie boundaries by posting here... if I bother anyone, feel free to ignore me, or give me five lashes with a wet noodle, or some other suitable punishment...
...
Forum: The Movies 06-13-2003, 03:47 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,061
Posted By Estella Brandybuck
Sting <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>BTW, Natalie Portman as...

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>BTW, Natalie Portman as Luthien!? Perish the thought! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>B- but I only said that she was the most beautiful actress I could think of off the top of my head! ...
Forum: The Movies 06-13-2003, 03:28 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,235
Posted By Estella Brandybuck
Sting I just hope they make her as creepy as she is in...

I just hope they make her as creepy as she is in the books. I mean, when I first read the description of her in TTT, I wanted to hide under my bed and cry. And I can't wait to see Sam fighting her...
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