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Forum: The Movies 10-15-2022, 01:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,719
Posted By Gil-Galad
That is disappointing. They made a big fuss about...

That is disappointing. They made a big fuss about having a 1 billion dollar(insert Dr. Evil voice) budget here but it really didn't feel like a 1 billion dollar budget show.
Forum: The Movies 10-14-2022, 05:06 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,719
Posted By Gil-Galad
Ring **Spoiler Warning** Rings of Power S1E8 - "Alloyed"

We have arrived to the end of the beginning. RoP has generated a lot of discussion, and enflamed a lot of passion, both good and bad. As the show continues with, most likely, future seasons, it may...
Forum: The Movies 10-08-2022, 12:53 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,501
Posted By Gil-Galad
I think they have planned for at least four...

I think they have planned for at least four seasons, which is what the writers are saying to explain their character decisions(I swear we are building up to it guys).

I also feel that cause of the...
Forum: The Movies 10-08-2022, 12:49 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,863
Posted By Gil-Galad
Another thing I have been noticing is the...

Another thing I have been noticing is the inconsistency with Galadriel. Last week's episode with her stopping Halbarand from killing Adar ("We need him alive!") Then to her almost killing Adar.
...
Forum: The Movies 10-07-2022, 04:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,863
Posted By Gil-Galad
I feel like that scene felt really out of place;...

I feel like that scene felt really out of place; like why didn't Galadriel stay in the town to help everyone else? Instead she grabbed Theo and just left, and everyone was heading in the same...
Forum: The Movies 10-07-2022, 11:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,564
Posted By Gil-Galad
The latest episode has mention of "An old...

The latest episode has mention of "An old Numenorean settlement on the mouth of the Anduin, Pelargir" which is as close to Umbar, or the idea of Umbar, that we have been so far.

They should have...
Forum: The Movies 10-07-2022, 07:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,657
Posted By Gil-Galad
I concur with most of the sentiment posted here...

I concur with most of the sentiment posted here so far: While it may drift away from many Tolkienisms, I can see where the inspiration has come from. Ultiamtely, they are taking chances and some will...
Forum: The Movies 10-07-2022, 06:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,863
Posted By Gil-Galad
Ring **Spoiler Warning** Rings of Power S1E7 - "The Eye"

As we reach the season finale, questions will be answered and answers will be questioned.

Play by Play Thoughts:

- Always appreciate a good volcano scene, but not surprising the amount of...
Forum: The Movies 10-06-2022, 12:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,501
Posted By Gil-Galad
This review mirrors my feelings and thoughts. I...

This review mirrors my feelings and thoughts. I really wanted this to be good.
Forum: The Movies 10-03-2022, 12:55 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,501
Posted By Gil-Galad
"Tell me, where is my divorce lawyer? For I much...

"Tell me, where is my divorce lawyer? For I much desire to speak with him" - Celeborn, probably.
Forum: The Movies 09-30-2022, 05:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,841
Posted By Gil-Galad
Ring **Spoiler Warning** Rings of Power S1E6 - "Udûn"

Just finished the latest episode, and as always, I have thoughts:

What I didn't like:

- We finally get the showdown between the Southlanders and the Orcs(Sorry Adar, Uruks). It didn't really...
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 09-29-2022, 01:31 AM
Replies: 4,512
Views: 921,767
Posted By Gil-Galad
It has been a long time since revisiting the...

It has been a long time since revisiting the Downs, but it is comforting to know that G55 remains her kind and loving self!
Forum: The Movies 09-26-2022, 12:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,501
Posted By Gil-Galad
I have this unfounded fear that the reason why...

I have this unfounded fear that the reason why they are playing loose and fast with the Canon cause they plan to reboot the LotR and create an extended universe cause money.
Forum: Middle-earth Mirth 09-25-2022, 01:56 AM
Replies: 14,193
Views: 1,853,810
Posted By Gil-Galad
Gandalf always considered himself "hip with the...

Gandalf always considered himself "hip with the kids" and was tempted to try the latest craze since West Farthing Leaf.

Frodo didn't know where this old magic man came from.
Forum: The Movies 09-24-2022, 09:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,564
Posted By Gil-Galad
I feel like I need to defend my namesake in...

I feel like I need to defend my namesake in contrast to what we have seen in the show so far :smokin:

I do recognize, and have told my non-book friends who are watching the show, that my top...
Forum: The Movies 09-24-2022, 09:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,564
Posted By Gil-Galad
Oh I agree on the writing/pacing bringing...

Oh I agree on the writing/pacing bringing everything down across the board.

I am trying to see the good through all the bad, because...cause... something something the tempest is in me I guess.
Forum: The Movies 09-24-2022, 09:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,684
Posted By Gil-Galad
Oh boy, I had tried my best to be optimistic and...

Oh boy, I had tried my best to be optimistic and hopefuly but this has been one of the most egregious episodes yet. I really want to like this, but it is making it difficult.


Silmaril = Mithril...
Forum: The Movies 09-23-2022, 08:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,564
Posted By Gil-Galad
As I make my way through RoP, I have noticed that...

As I make my way through RoP, I have noticed that the characters I have been enjoying the most are the non-canon ones, whereas most of my misgivings has been towards the Canon ones, particularly...
Forum: The Barrow-Downs 10-30-2016, 10:48 AM
Replies: 4,512
Views: 921,767
Posted By Gil-Galad
Thumbs up :d

:d
Forum: Middle-earth Mirth 10-02-2016, 04:23 PM
Replies: 2,322
Views: 473,596
Posted By Gil-Galad
I will stall for you if it picks up. Aganzir...

I will stall for you if it picks up. Aganzir loves it when I do that.:D
Forum: Middle-earth Mirth 10-17-2014, 08:59 PM
Replies: 5,208
Views: 817,399
Posted By Gil-Galad
I am everywhere and I am nowhere. Busy with...

I am everywhere and I am nowhere.

Busy with school at the moment, so count me out of WW admin-ing for a while, perhaps next spring once my schedule isn't erratic I can do my steampunk idea.
Forum: Middle-earth Mirth 07-03-2014, 09:03 PM
Replies: 5,208
Views: 817,399
Posted By Gil-Galad
That could be interesting take, and the Zeppelin...

That could be interesting take, and the Zeppelin could be travelling from Minas Tirith to Rivendell or something of the sort.
Forum: Middle-earth Mirth 07-02-2014, 06:48 PM
Replies: 5,208
Views: 817,399
Posted By Gil-Galad
So far for the setting I am thinking a fancy...

So far for the setting I am thinking a fancy dinner party in a spooky castle during a storm if we go pure-victorian style, might throw in some steampunk aspects, such as everyone is aboard a...
Forum: Middle-earth Mirth 07-02-2014, 04:21 PM
Replies: 5,208
Views: 817,399
Posted By Gil-Galad
Hey all, Just figured I would post this...

Hey all,

Just figured I would post this here, since I have expressed interest in modding a game of WW with my gf, formerly known as Esgallhugwen on here, in the future. We were thinking of doing a...
Forum: Middle-earth Mirth 07-02-2014, 02:26 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 119,547
Posted By Gil-Galad
Also, i am curious to hear the lions logic for...

Also, i am curious to hear the lions logic for the night kills. A lot of quiet and under-the-radar kills.
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