Book Fans vs. Movie Fans - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Tar-Palantir · 01-29-2003, 08:40 PM

mollecon, relax man. I think we all understand the original poster's meaning of a 'proper' Tolkein: Those who have read and enjoyed Tolkein's work. No need to 'flash your credentials' to prove yourself.I think it's a legitimate question. But I don't think many moviegoers are running around calling themselves Tolkein fans. It's only the oh-so-obsessive types like us that would even debate such a thing.Therefore, I think the better question is: Can people who have only seen the films call themselves 'Lord of the Rings' fans?Anyone feel like tackling that?

01-29-2003, 08:40 PM	#1
Tar-Palantir Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: napa valley, ca Posts: 496	mollecon, relax man. I think we all understand the original poster's meaning of a 'proper' Tolkein: Those who have read and enjoyed Tolkein's work. No need to 'flash your credentials' to prove yourself.<P>I think it's a legitimate question. But I don't think many moviegoers are running around calling themselves Tolkein fans. It's only the oh-so-obsessive types like us that would even debate such a thing.<P>Therefore, I think the better question is: <B>Can people who have only seen the films call themselves 'Lord of the Rings' fans?</B><P>Anyone feel like tackling that? __________________ History shows again and again How nature points up the folly of men Go, go, Godzilla!

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