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Tuor of Gondolin · 12-01-2005, 12:08 PM

I thought the bit with Strider seeing Amon Sul, his comment,
and the accompanying music were one of the best bits
in the movies.

As for "The director’s commentary goes off on some tomato and tobacco tangent, noting that neither was indigenous to the Old World. But PJ steps in and states that it’s ludicrous to get bunged up about New World fruits and plants with Balrogs, Wizards and Hobbits running about. And for once I would agree."

It's always semed to me, given that this tale is set in a time
far, far away (although the same galaxy) you can explain away
tomatoes and tobacco by continental drift since the Third Age,
tobacco dying out in Europe/Asia/Africa after continents drift apart.

No doubt PJ thought it was adorable having a moth wander by, but
some sort of book rationale for (Gwaihir?) coming by would have been
more consistent (perhaps a picture of Agent Elrond asking him to
look for Gandalf).

12-01-2005, 12:08 PM	#4
Tuor of Gondolin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Pennsylvania, WtR, passed Sarn Gebir: Above the rapids (1239 miles) BtR, passed Black Rider Stopping Place (31 miles) Posts: 1,548	I thought the bit with Strider seeing Amon Sul, his comment, and the accompanying music were one of the best bits in the movies. As for "The director’s commentary goes off on some tomato and tobacco tangent, noting that neither was indigenous to the Old World. But PJ steps in and states that it’s ludicrous to get bunged up about New World fruits and plants with Balrogs, Wizards and Hobbits running about. And for once I would agree." It's always semed to me, given that this tale is set in a time far, far away (although the same galaxy) you can explain away tomatoes and tobacco by continental drift since the Third Age, tobacco dying out in Europe/Asia/Africa after continents drift apart. No doubt PJ thought it was adorable having a moth wander by, but some sort of book rationale for (Gwaihir?) coming by would have been more consistent (perhaps a picture of Agent Elrond asking him to look for Gandalf). __________________ Aure Entuluva!