Thread: a few ques.
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Old 02-06-2003, 01:25 AM   #17
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<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> This is NOT the way to write good dialogue. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>I agree. And I also think that if there is to be some kind of filler, it's best that it spring somewhat from Tolkein's Pen (pencil?). The really nasty one to me was Elrond's "Nine companions...you shall be 'The Fellowship of the Ring'" ***cringe - shudder***. I like also the thought of more "Tolkeiny" words, it would certainly affect positively the 'flavor' of the film, but what do you think the effect would be on unread moviegoers? I think too much of it would wither the wider popularity (not necessarily a good or bad thing), in fact I still have to read some sentences two and three times, more in the Sil., to get the inflection, pacing right.
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