[The Saucepan Man]

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> ... but now it just means he will be pretty much hacked out of the story... <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Well, I read it as saying that not too much time will be spent on the House of Healing scenes and that the romance between Faramir and Eowyn won't be overplayed, both of which I see as plus factors for the film.<P>Don't worry, I imagine that Faramir is going to play an important part in this final film, what with the interplay between him, Denethor and Pippin, the tension of his flight from Osgiliath and, of course, Denethor's attempt to barbeque him.