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Forum: Novices and Newcomers 02-19-2003, 10:33 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 21,611
Posted By Laialthriel
Sting Aw man! Why do you have to torture my poor...

Aw man! Why do you have to torture my poor imagination with such hard questions? This is something I have been debating in the back of my mind since I became interested in LotR. I'm still not sure as...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 02-13-2003, 04:24 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 21,611
Posted By Laialthriel
Sting As for me, I grew up on Star Wars. Literally....

As for me, I grew up on Star Wars. Literally. Almost every night (give or take a few) my brother and I would pop popcorn, fight over which one we wanted to watch that night, then sit down and watch...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 02-13-2003, 01:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,462
Posted By Laialthriel
Sting Thank you much! Laialthriel

Thank you much!

Laialthriel
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 02-13-2003, 12:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,164
Posted By Laialthriel
Sting Of course: Galadriel. She's a woman. Of course...

Of course: Galadriel. She's a woman. Of course she's going to dominate! No, I'm just joking. smilies/wink.gif

On the serious side now...I really think that Gandalf would have been the most...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 02-13-2003, 11:55 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 15,656
Posted By Laialthriel
Sting Hmmm, off the top of my head, I think I'm most...

Hmmm, off the top of my head, I think I'm most like Frodo. But definitely with some Tookishness in the mix. I guess I can identify with his situation of being put into a leadership position whether...
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 02-13-2003, 11:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,462
Posted By Laialthriel
Sting A Much Awaited Day

Rejoice with me fellow Downers! I have finally, after a long and extended search, managed to get my hands on The Book of Lost Tales! Actually, it's Part II...but that's beside the point. ...
Forum: The Movies 02-12-2003, 04:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,089
Posted By Laialthriel
Sting I've never seen Bowie act, so I can't make a...

I've never seen Bowie act, so I can't make a judgement on that, but I have seen him, period. My apologies to any of his fans, but that's more than enough for me. The guy creeps me out...<P>I'm very...
Forum: The Movies 02-12-2003, 04:39 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,517
Posted By Laialthriel
Sting I'm sorry to say that I found it. I was hoping...

I'm sorry to say that I found it. I was hoping for something actually remotely worth my time. No such luck. I really am disappointed they even put that on there. It completely takes away the dignity...
Forum: The Movies 02-05-2003, 09:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,389
Posted By Laialthriel
Sting Well said Saucepan Man.

Well said Saucepan Man.
Forum: The Movies 01-29-2003, 04:19 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,004
Posted By Laialthriel
Sting Forgive me, Lush. You must agree it is a little...

Forgive me, Lush. You must agree it is a little bit hard to distinguish emotions on a <I>forum</I>. I'm just not too fond of being referred to as a twit. My apologies again. Seriously.
Forum: Novices and Newcomers 01-29-2003, 04:13 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 9,307
Posted By Laialthriel
Sting My cousin showed me the name generator and I...

My cousin showed me the name generator and I thought it was a very cool idea. I liked the look of the site and haunted it for a few weeks playing 'hanghobbit' pretty much every day (Dang that game's...
Forum: The Movies 01-29-2003, 04:01 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,385
Posted By Laialthriel
Sting <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>But when you've got used to...

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>But when you've got used to something ('specially something so central to all our lives) it seems to clash with any other ideas.<BR> <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Silmarien, you are...
Forum: The Movies 01-29-2003, 03:54 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,004
Posted By Laialthriel
Sting Lush,<P>I think that is wonderful that you've...

Lush,<P>I think that is wonderful that you've been able to enjoy the books since you were four. My hat is off to you for being able to read a book like that at such a young age. <P>But I resent the...
Forum: The Movies 01-29-2003, 03:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,945
Posted By Laialthriel
Sting <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> Jackson added, "I just...

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> Jackson added, "I just love it when he shouts, 'Yousa steala precious from meesa!'"<BR> <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>That is hysterical! Thanks for the laugh. That would be so...
Forum: The Movies 01-29-2003, 03:23 PM
Replies: 124
Views: 26,091
Posted By Laialthriel
Sting The Scouring pointless? Never. I mean I can see...

The Scouring pointless? Never. I mean I can see why they're not putting it in the movie, it would probably disrupt the flow of the whole, epic ending purpose, but I will really really miss it. It was...
Forum: The Movies 01-29-2003, 10:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,165
Posted By Laialthriel
Sting I can't believe I forgot to post something about...

I can't believe I forgot to post something about this....congrats Diamond! You beat me! <P>Well happy birthday 'Lij! <P>Quick question: where are you guys getting these 'other' smileys? I've been...
Forum: The Movies 01-28-2003, 07:15 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,004
Posted By Laialthriel
Sting HC, I agree completely. <P>I discovered the world...

HC, I agree completely. <P>I discovered the world of ME through the movies and since then have read more of Tolkien's work. I love the movies as well and am grateful for them as they introduced me to...
Forum: The Movies 01-28-2003, 06:33 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,542
Posted By Laialthriel
Sting <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>However, this makes Tolkien...

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>However, this makes Tolkien extremely brilliant. (at least to me) Because this leaves readers to come up with their own connections to the story particuraly ones that effect...
Forum: The Movies 01-27-2003, 10:27 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,385
Posted By Laialthriel
Sting Oh. My. Word. <P>They even <I>considered</I> him?...

Oh. My. Word. <P>They even <I>considered</I> him? Like...<I> cast</I> him? Ooookay...he must have been a good actor. <P>All I can say is I'm really glad I didn't have to endure two, three and a half...
Forum: The Movies 01-27-2003, 06:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,598
Posted By Laialthriel
Sting I don't know if we can count him as a 'creature',...

I don't know if we can count him as a 'creature', but I conquer with the Gollum vote. He was...amazing...stunning...and I was just thoroughly impressed with him throughout the whole movie. Within the...
Forum: The Movies 01-27-2003, 05:52 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,542
Posted By Laialthriel
Sting Very interesting thread topic. I like it and I'm...

Very interesting thread topic. I like it and I'm glad you brought it up. <P>Yes, a lot of people compare LotR with the Bible and they associate the characters within with Biblical figures. Which is...
Forum: The Movies 01-26-2003, 05:15 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,260
Posted By Laialthriel
Sting Now I'm not so sure about my earlier idea of...

Now I'm not so sure about my earlier idea of making The Hobbit into a movie...I'm just thinking about how PJ (or whoever directed it) portraying Smaug...and I'm not sure exactly how they would do it....
Forum: The Movies 01-25-2003, 01:19 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,260
Posted By Laialthriel
Sting I know some here don't want PJ trying any more...

I know some here don't want PJ trying any more Tolkien-related stories, so don't shoot me for saying this; <P>I think that it would be extremely neat to have him do 'The Hobbit'. I know a lot of...
Forum: The Movies 01-24-2003, 09:12 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,131
Posted By Laialthriel
Sting <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>emphasis falls on...

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>emphasis falls on unimportant scenes to the detriment of more pivotal moments; scenes that are in the novels are cut to make room for completely new scenes that just appear to...
Forum: The Movies 01-23-2003, 11:08 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,131
Posted By Laialthriel
Sting <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>I think we're lucky we got...

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>I think we're lucky we got what we got. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>So true. Can you imagine what might have happened if someone other than PJ decided to do these films? It scares me...
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