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Forum: The Books
02-23-2004, 05:33 AM
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Replies: 90
Views: 33,451
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Kronos
Saying that the Eagles would be affected by the...
Saying that the Eagles would be affected by the Ring is no different than saying that Frodo would. If no-one could resist the Ring at Mount Doom then Gandalf is effectively taking an even more risky... |
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Forum: The Books
02-22-2004, 04:53 AM
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Replies: 158
Views: 48,986
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Kronos
If Legolas was in a work by any other author...
If Legolas was in a work by any other author except Tolkien then he would simply be identikit Elf No.1. He personality traits amount to little more than the type of character traits exposed by the... |
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Forum: The Books
02-21-2004, 06:11 AM
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Replies: 158
Views: 48,986
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Kronos
No, no, give us examples. Start with the...
No, no, give us examples. Start with the complexities of Legolas. |
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Forum: The Movies
02-20-2004, 06:48 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 3,986
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Kronos
As has already been mentioned both of these films...
As has already been mentioned both of these films were born more from the success of Gladiator (good box office and an Oscar) than LOTR. They both were likely to have been in the planning stages... |
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Forum: The Movies
02-20-2004, 06:45 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 15,000
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Kronos
By later in the book Aragorn was becoming more...
By later in the book Aragorn was becoming more regal as he neared his destiny. Hence Eomer’s love of him from the first moment he spotted him in the grasslands of Rohan. Imrahil and Faramir treated... |
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Forum: The Movies
02-20-2004, 04:22 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 15,000
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Kronos
I am amazed that someone would have a problem...
I am amazed that someone would have a problem with an actor portraying a part because he was not bulky enough, or a couple of inches too tall?? The acting is paramount and Sean Bean was fantastic.... |
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Forum: The Books
02-20-2004, 04:16 AM
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Replies: 90
Views: 33,451
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Kronos
The viewpoint that because these are independent...
The viewpoint that because these are independent creatures, maybe Maiar, they cannot just aid the Ring quest is a nice one but prone to one overwhelming flaw. They aid Gandalf whenever it suits the... |
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Forum: The Books
02-17-2004, 05:54 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 5,701
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Kronos
And because White is usually seen as the opposite...
And because White is usually seen as the opposite to Black which was Sauron’s motif. Plus the cost of insurance will usually be lower on a white vehicle. |
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Forum: The Movies
02-17-2004, 05:12 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 10,756
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Kronos
I think that from Denethor’s point of view the...
I think that from Denethor’s point of view the lack of the Palantir in the non-EE edition is not really a problem. We already know that he believes that Rohan will not come. He knows the extent... |
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Forum: The Books
02-17-2004, 05:05 AM
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Replies: 90
Views: 33,451
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Kronos
But would they need to land? They could just drop...
But would they need to land? They could just drop Frodo into the mouth of the Volcano. Job done. Seriously though, given the speed at which the Eagles are able to fly from the Black Gate to Mount... |
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Forum: The Books
02-12-2004, 03:47 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,109
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Kronos
Was Tolkien being a hypocrite?
Was Tolkien a hypocrite in regards to his feelings towards Frodo and Gollum. He expresses many views on Gollum in his letters but in one he expresses the feeling that Gollum may not receive salvation... |
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Forum: The Books
02-12-2004, 03:34 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 5,109
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Kronos
Was Eru or the Valar clueless?
Usually in Lord of the Rings/The Silmarillion prophetic dreams are often seen as messages from either the Valar (or maybe even Eru directly). I have always supposed that the dreams sent to Faramir... |
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Forum: Novices and Newcomers
02-12-2004, 03:20 AM
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Replies: 996
Views: 328,195
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Kronos
Having read the whole thread I am amazed that so...
Having read the whole thread I am amazed that so few people have mentioned George RR Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire. I have read a great many fantasy works and this is the best by far. And yes... |
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Forum: The Books
02-12-2004, 02:44 AM
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Replies: 90
Views: 33,451
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Kronos
Lets take a look at this quote that he gives;
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Lets take a look at this quote that he gives; Now even at face value this is not proof that Gandalf would defeat Sauron one on one. Firstly the quote says might, which implies a degree of... |
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Forum: The Books
02-06-2004, 10:51 AM
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Replies: 90
Views: 33,451
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Kronos
I am curious as to where you got documentary...I am curious as to where you got documentary evidence of Sauron’s optimistic and happy go lucky nature. |
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Forum: The Books
02-06-2004, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 72
Views: 18,336
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Kronos
Yeah right, because to have passion obviously it...Yeah right, because to have passion obviously it has to be Lara Croft or Buffy!?!? Has your response got anything to do with my post or is going off on tangents somehow relevant? And the fact... |
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Forum: The Books
02-06-2004, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 72
Views: 18,336
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Kronos
What do I mean lack of passion? Well let’s see,...What do I mean lack of passion? Well let’s see, its not too difficult to pick some examples. In fact I will just use yours. Aragorn meets Arwen. If by this you mean the scene in ROTK then I can... |
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Forum: The Books
02-06-2004, 08:09 AM
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Replies: 72
Views: 18,336
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Kronos
Tolkien was not sexist, if anything he was...Tolkien was not sexist, if anything he was asexual. In almost no other single work have I found such a high degree of totally absent relationships, unbelievable relationships and plain badly written... |
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Forum: The Books
02-03-2004, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 90
Views: 33,451
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Kronos
I like the assumption above that always comes up...I like the assumption above that always comes up when flaws in Tolkein are discussed. It’s the reader’s fault. You shouldn’t be so stupid. You don’t understand. Or perhaps it just IS two... |
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Forum: The Movies
01-30-2004, 02:43 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 7,307
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Kronos
But Sam would do whatever Frodo tells him to...But Sam would do whatever Frodo tells him to would he not. Frodo was paranoid enough by that point for him to believe that sending Sam home was the best thing and Sam could have... |
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Forum: The Movies
01-29-2004, 06:36 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 24,930
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Kronos
OK, let’s be clear. The appendices are not the...OK, let’s be clear. The appendices are not the book. Arwen and Aragorn’s story gets as much depth there as the discussion of Pipeweed gets in the prologue. Are they equally important? Its pretty... |
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Forum: The Movies
01-28-2004, 04:11 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 24,930
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Kronos
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> Arwen, on the other hand,...<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> Arwen, on the other hand, was used in moderation by Tolkien as a romantic figure, which I think worked very well in the books. Tolkien never once described Arwen as knowing how... |
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Forum: The Movies
01-28-2004, 03:20 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 24,930
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Kronos
Its truly amazing how volatile some “fans” got...Its truly amazing how volatile some “fans” got when they heard about Arwen being at Helms Deep. I can still remember plenty of “its going to be like Xena Warrior Princess” comments being bandied... |
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Forum: The Movies
01-26-2004, 03:11 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 24,930
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Kronos
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> OMG!!!! Arwyn was cool in...<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> OMG!!!! Arwyn was cool in the books. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><BR>Wow she sure must have been to make that much of an impression in the two sentences or so of dialogue that Tolkien... |
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Forum: The Movies
01-26-2004, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 46
Views: 24,930
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Kronos
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> But why is Arwen at Helm's...<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> But why is Arwen at Helm's Deep so much worse than Haldir at Helm's Deep? Is it worse because she's a girl? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>I think there is more truth to what you say than... |
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