Shelob....... anyone else can't wait? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

06-13-2003, 11:23 AM

Shelob..... they better do her well..... real well! *grins* She was a favorite part of mine in the books. I can't wait to see what they do!

Calathanien · 06-13-2003, 02:12 PM

i cant wait to see how they do her either! cos she is one of the most eville characters in my opinion!!!

Meela · 06-13-2003, 02:58 PM

I can wait. I'm an arachnophobic.

06-13-2003, 03:04 PM

I'm not a big fan of huge, disgusting spiders, but it'll be interesting to see how they plan on making her come alive!

Estella Brandybuck · 06-13-2003, 03:28 PM

I just hope they make her as creepy as she is in the books. I mean, when I first read the description of her in TTT, I wanted to hide under my bed and cry. And I can't wait to see Sam fighting her in the movie. That was my favorite part of TTT, and I think Sean Astin will do a phenomenal job with it.

Shy Hobbit · 06-13-2003, 05:31 PM

I can certainly wait! Although it's important, it'll probably be my least favorite part of the movie. I'll be crying Not because I'm afraid of spiders or anything, just the fact of what happens, ie, Sam thinks Frodo is dead and stuff. On the other hand it'd be an awfully fun opportunity to throw fake tarantulas on the people in front of me Just kidding, of course

Gorwingel · 06-13-2003, 05:41 PM

I can't wait for Shelob. But I only have one fear. I am worried that many people may be turned off at the thought of a giant spider and so they may not want to go see the movie. But she is going to be so cool, definitely the best villian of the movies!(Do I sound overconfident?)

Trippo The Hippo · 06-13-2003, 09:41 PM

What exactly is the purpose of this thread? Is it just to see how may people want to see Shelob?[ June 14, 2003: Message edited by: Trippo The Hippo ]

barandilwen · 06-13-2003, 09:46 PM

i cant wait to see the animation of shelob! i'm so excited to see the scenes with her... maybe she can win a best animated charcter award against gollum.. [if there's any]

arianrod · 06-13-2003, 10:24 PM

I think the animation of Shelob will be breathtaking. I mean, just look what PJ's done with Gollum! I'm gonna cringe every time she's on screen...

Everdawn · 06-14-2003, 02:09 AM

Same.. I can wait, but thats becuase i like pretty things, like elves, glitter and unicorns..

Sapphire_Flame · 06-14-2003, 11:22 AM

SPIDER!!!! I love Shelob, I can't wait to see her in RotK!!! I was so mad that she wasn't in Towers where she was supposed to be; after I saw Towers the first time I jumped up and started screaming at the screen because Shelob wasn't there. Scared a few people doing that..... But I digress. I can't wait for Shelob. That was one of my favorite parts in the books; if PJ didn't do her right, so help me, I'll hunt him down and..... I'll stop there; no need to fill you all in on my hypothetical revenge.A question for the arachnophobes: what exactly do you hate about spiders? I've never had a problem with them, even though I probably should (childhood experience, won't go into it), and I really can't understand why people hate them so much.Oh, and also, Welcome to the Downs, naturegirl and Gorwen of Amber! Enjoy being dead.

Duncariel · 06-14-2003, 11:40 AM

Aha! If it bites, stabs, drops, kicks, or mangles Frodo in any way, shape or form...I'm Ready!*malicious laughter as yet another dart plunges into the sorrowful hobbits forehead* Mwahahaha!

arianrod · 06-14-2003, 12:24 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>A question for the arachnophobes: what exactly do you hate about spiders?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> To tell you the truth, I'm not quite sure. Maybe it's the fact that they have so many legs. I don't like things with that many legs.But spiders don't really scare me all that much. I mean, I can live with them and be fine. It's cockroaches that terrify me. And if you had the experience with roaches that I've had, you'd know why. *shudders*

Meela · 06-14-2003, 02:44 PM

Spiders are just unlucky to get picked on. Maybe its the web. Getting stuck in place and having a bug crawl towards you clicking its fangs isn't exactly a pleasant dream.Personally, I've had quite a few bad experiences, which has given me a terrible fear of spiders.

Rose Cotton · 06-14-2003, 06:41 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>But spiders don't really scare me all that much. I mean, I can live with them and be fine. It's cockroaches that terrify me. And if you had the experience with roaches that I've had, you'd know why. *shudders* <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>I could just see Sam fighting a giant coachroach! *shudders* I feel the same way as you arianrod.I can't wait to see Shelob. Not so much because of her but because it's Sam's big heroic scene. For all of you arachnaphobics out there if you would like to practice watching spiders on screen a good movie to watch is "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets." That should prepare you for RotK.[ June 14, 2003: Message edited by: Rose Cotton ]

Meela · 06-14-2003, 06:47 PM

I practically hid under the seats during Harry Potter

arianrod · 06-15-2003, 12:23 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>I could just see Sam fighting a giant coachroach!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>AHHH!!! *runs under the bed and shudders* A giant cockroach?! The horror! But cockroaches really are evil. A flying one attacked me once and chased me around the house. I swear to Eru, that thing would've killed me if it had the chance. <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>I can't wait to see Shelob. Not so much because of her but because it's Sam's big heroic scene.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>My thoughts exactly! GO SAM!!

Brinniel · 06-15-2003, 01:12 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>-------------------------- A question for the arachnophobes: what exactly do you hate about spiders? --------------------------------- To tell you the truth, I'm not quite sure. Maybe it's the fact that they have so many legs. I don't like things with that many legs. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Yes, the thought eight tiny legs is creepy for me. I think the worst feeling I've ever had is a spider crawling up my arm. Interesting Fact: Did you know Tolkien was bitten by a tarantula as an infant? Poor guy. Perhaps that is how Shelob was born.I'm hoping to see that Shelob looks as realistic as Gollum (or almost). I can't help but wonder about the details. The color, the shape, the size (big I know, but how big?). Whatever she ends up looking like, I have high expectations for Shelob. <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>I can't wait to see Shelob. Not so much because of her but because it's Sam's big heroic scene. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Same here. Sam's scene was my favorite part in the books and I have been waiting to see it on the big screen since the first movie came out. I hope they don't leave out Sam's cry in Elvish or the part where Gorbag thinks him an Elvish warrior.

06-15-2003, 08:03 PM

What I hate about spiders is how they move and also their feet are somehow disgusting.They are actually quite ugly too.

Estelyn Telcontar · 06-16-2003, 01:33 PM

Ummm, this is not a spider forum, so please limit the discussion to Tolkien's spiders. General comments on personal arachnophobia are off-topic. Thanks!

Sapphire_Flame · 06-16-2003, 02:49 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>For all of you arachnaphobics out there if you would like to practice watching spiders on screen a good movie to watch is "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets."<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Or "Eight Legged Freaks". That movie doesn't even try to be serious; you'll be laughing too hard to be scared! (even ask my friend, the worst arachnophobe in the world. she loved that movie!)Yeah, that's partly why I want to see Shelob: Sam's brilliant fight scene. I have very high expectations for that part, and PJ had better not screw it up.

06-17-2003, 10:50 AM

Oh Oh I can't wait to See Shelob even thouhg I am like one of the WORST aracniphobic....I have to agree with Meela I qas practically under my seat...And glancing at the ceiling every so often...*shudders* And then again I have to agree with Sapphire_Flame Eight LEgged freaks isn't that bad...Oh wait back on subject...Its been said that they are using a Tunnle Web Spider, a native of New Zealand *shudders and closes the magazine before runnng into her room to cry*

Sapphire_Flame · 06-19-2003, 09:42 PM

I heard that somewhere too. But I think a lot of it will be CGI stuff and animatronics (for the fight with Sam). However they do it, they better do it well, or else!!! Oh, and Welcome to the Barrow-Downs, Katie-lyn!!! Enjoy being dead.

Oddwen · 06-19-2003, 10:35 PM

Oh yeah! "The Choices of Master Samwise" was hands-down for me the best part in the entire series. Beautifully worded, beautiful imagrey. Beautiful imagrey in the noble heroic sense and/or high on adrenaline, anyway. Though I'm almost glad that RotK is several months away, and I have that long to savor the unspoiled territory. *sigh* <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Not asleep, dead! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> I will come back, and then I'll not leave you again.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>*sob* <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> If I could have my one wish, it would be to come back and find you. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Excuse me. I have to go cry myself to sleep now.[ June 20, 2003: Message edited by: Oddwen ]

QuickSlash · 06-19-2003, 10:56 PM

Mm. Shelob. I'm a big fan of spiders, so yes, I am looking forward to it. It was a huge part of TTT, but I believe PJ was right in putting it off. Too many people would've thought Frodo was *really* dead. This is one of his big decisions that I agree with.She should be spectular, too, judging from Gollum. I would expect her to not be *very* spider-like, though. Not too realistic, but still obviously a spider. At least that's what *I* would do.

Everdawn · 06-20-2003, 02:26 AM

Forget fighting a cokkie! what about a gian Steve Irwin... Poor Sam and Frodo, nothing can save them now!

HCIsland · 06-20-2003, 07:23 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> Too many people would've thought Frodo was *really* dead. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I agree with you that PJ did the right thing putting it off, but I don't agree with the above. TTT the book ended with Sam finding out that Frodo was alive and chasing after him. I can't imagine anyone ending a movie by leaving the impression that the lead character was dead.H.C.

**The Saucepan Man** · 06-20-2003, 10:15 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> She should be spectular, too, judging from Gollum. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>Ah, yes but remember those Warg-Hyena-Teddybear-Lemming-hybrid things. I do hope that they do a better job with Shelob.Actually, I'm fairly confident that they will. The Wargs have been the only disappointment for me out of the whole range of SFX creatures and characters that we have had so far.

HCIsland · 06-20-2003, 10:26 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> Ah, yes but remember those Warg-Hyena-Teddybear-Lemming-hybrid things. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> LOL!H.C.

Rilwen Gamgee · 06-21-2003, 01:33 PM

The scenes with Shelob are some of the main reasons that I'll be seeing RotK. I also have to deffinately agree with Oddwen on "The Choices of Master Samwise". Ooh... I can't wait! [ June 21, 2003: Message edited by: Rilwen Gamgee ]

Roccotari Eldandil · 06-23-2003, 10:23 PM

I can't wait to see Shelob!!!! Should be awesome. I screamed in rage after TTT ended--which, in my opinion, was way too soon. But I hope they didn't put a long part with her in it at the expense of cutting something else out i.e. the scouring of the Shire!!! (But that would take much longer than Shelob anyway.) I loved that part in the books, I desperately hope they don't change anything. That's where I decided my favorite character is Sam. Well, and I want to hear (earlier on) Frodo's "Aiya Eärendil Elenion Ancalima!" (sorry, I'm learning Quenya and as such am partial to it.) I'm afraid of spiders too but that will just add to the effect for me. After seeing this I'll probably end up yelling "Gilthoniel A Elbereth!" every time I kill a spider.

Sapphire_Flame · 06-24-2003, 04:43 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>After seeing this I'll probably end up yelling "Gilthoniel A Elbereth!" every time I kill a spider.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> LOL!! ~*~Aranel~*~

dancing spawn of ungoliant · 07-05-2003, 09:07 AM

<A HREF="http://www.killermovies.com/l/lotrthereturnoftheking/" TARGET=_blank>here</A> you can find some spoilers (of shelob too) of rotk. they have also some knowledge about rotk teaser trailer! just thought you'd like to know...

Horse-Maiden of the Shire · 07-05-2003, 12:14 PM

I really hope that PJ does a good job on Shelob. But I wish he did put her in Towers, because Sam realizing Frodo wasn't dead would have been an excellent cliffhanger to end on. It would make people want to come back and see what happens. But...what must be done must be done.

Sapphire_Flame · 07-05-2003, 02:28 PM

WOW!!! Thanks, spawn of ungoliant, for that link! That was so cool, I can't wait for RotK!!!!Only 165 days until RotK (and Shelob)!!!

Kates Frodo Temp · 07-05-2003, 02:29 PM

Isn't there a chat room for junk like this? I have to comment anyway. I can just see PJ bringing Liv in to battle Shelob! If he could ruin Frodo's moment of triumph with Miss Warrior Elf I'm sure Sam will never get his glory. Okay, I'm a nutty Sam fan, but that's the way it is. ~You know you're totally obsessed with LotR when you've scratched "PJ must die" on the theatre seat in front of you with your One Ring during TTT~I should be more greatful, I guess. Think about all the people who will read the books because of these movies! Then again, think of all the people who will never read the books who have seen the movies. (To self: Calm down your ranting.)I'll get off your forum and annoy someone else now. Long live Sam, (and Sean)![ July 05, 2003: Message edited by: Kates Frodo Temp ]

Olorin · 07-05-2003, 08:11 PM

I can't wait either. It really upset me when they left her out of TTT.

07-05-2003, 10:18 PM

I am kind of glad they left her out of TTT becaues now it will be in the first 20 min or less in RotK! It is good suspense for the start of the movie

The Only Real Estel · 07-06-2003, 12:15 PM

Yes, but now RotK will be hard pressed for time. Not only will PJ have to incorerate the RotK parts into RotK, but also the Wizard Confrontation, & Shelob. O well, he can dig his own grave as far as I'm concered. [ July 08, 2003: Message edited by: The Only Real Estel ]

06-13-2003, 11:23 AM	#1
Gorwen of Amber Guest Posts: n/a	Shelob....... anyone else can't wait? Shelob..... they better do her well..... real well! grins She was a favorite part of mine in the books. I can't wait to see what they do!

06-13-2003, 02:12 PM	#2
Calathanien Pile O'Bones Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Gondolin Posts: 25	i cant wait to see how they do her either! <BR>cos she is one of the most eville characters in my opinion!!! __________________ "Reading between the lines, I'd say she thinks you're a bit concieted mate,"

06-13-2003, 02:58 PM	#3
Meela Denethor's True Love Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mirkwood. With Thranduil... swoon Posts: 2,049	I can wait. I'm an arachnophobic. __________________ 'The Hobbit' 1st impressions: 1. Thorin is hot... Oh god, I fancy a dwarf. 2. Thranduil is hotter. 3. Is that... Figwit! 4. Does Elijah Wood never age? 2nd: It's all about Fili & Kili, really. 3rd: BARD! OMG, Bard.

06-13-2003, 03:28 PM	#5
Estella Brandybuck Haunting Spirit Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Satellite of Love Posts: 73	I just hope they make her as creepy as she is in the books. I mean, when I first read the description of her in TTT, I wanted to hide under my bed and cry. And I can't wait to see Sam fighting her in the movie. That was my favorite part of TTT, and I think Sean Astin will do a phenomenal job with it. __________________ "But the Rohirrim sang no more. Death they cried with one voice loud and terrible, and gathering speed like a great tide their battle swept about their fallen king and passed, roaring away southwards." - RotK Do you enjoy reading and writing LotR fanfiction?

06-13-2003, 05:31 PM	#6
Shy Hobbit Wight Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In my own little world Posts: 201	I can certainly wait! Although it's important, it'll probably be my least favorite part of the movie. I'll be crying Not because I'm afraid of spiders or anything, just the fact of what happens, ie, Sam thinks Frodo is dead and stuff. <P>On the other hand it'd be an awfully fun opportunity to throw fake tarantulas on the people in front of me <P>Just kidding, of course __________________ Make Middle-Earth a friendlier place, hug a balrog today! ~The Fellowship of the King~

06-13-2003, 03:04 PM	#4
naturegirl Guest Posts: n/a	I'm not a big fan of huge, disgusting spiders, but it'll be interesting to see how they plan on making her come alive!

06-13-2003, 05:41 PM	#7
Gorwingel Beholder of the Mists Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Somewhere in the Northwest... for now Posts: 1,419	I can't wait for Shelob. But I only have one fear. I am worried that many people may be turned off at the thought of a giant spider and so they may not want to go see the movie. But she is going to be so cool, definitely the best villian of the movies!<P>(Do I sound overconfident?) __________________ Wanted - Wonderfully witty quote that consists of pure brilliance

06-13-2003, 09:41 PM	#8
Trippo The Hippo Wight Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: somewhere with hippos that say jolly o and wear spectacles Posts: 195	What exactly is the purpose of this thread? Is it just to see how may people want to see Shelob?<p>[ June 14, 2003: Message edited by: Trippo The Hippo ] __________________ Shouldn't he be the disco steward?

06-13-2003, 09:46 PM	#9
barandilwen Animated Skeleton Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 31	i cant wait to see the animation of shelob! i'm so excited to see the scenes with her... maybe she can win a best animated charcter award against gollum.. [if there's any] __________________ i am barandilwen, also known as bundin snowmallet to the dwarves and robin black of tightfeild to the little ones

06-13-2003, 10:24 PM	#10
arianrod Wight Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Wandering Hobbiton, smiling at the hobbits & trying to sell them vacuum cleaners Posts: 215	I think the animation of Shelob will be breathtaking. I mean, just look what PJ's done with Gollum! I'm gonna cringe every time she's on screen... __________________ Eenie, meanie, Samwise Gamgee, Staring after pretty Rosie, If she calls, watch him blush, then turn and leave in a rush. You want to join the Citadel... You know you do... Do the Wave for Boromir the Disco King!

06-14-2003, 02:09 AM	#11
Everdawn Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: On the sand dunes outside of Ilium, watching it burn. Posts: 1,291	Same.. I can wait, but thats becuase i like pretty things, like elves, glitter and unicorns.. __________________ "Athena, stepping up behind him, visible to no one but Achillies, gripped his red-gold hair. Startled he made a half turn, and he knew her upon the instant for Athena." ~The Iliad~ ~My lord, Éomer~

06-14-2003, 11:22 AM	#12
Sapphire_Flame Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The World That Never Was Posts: 1,232	<I>SPIDER!!!!</I> I love Shelob, I can't wait to see her in RotK!!! I was so mad that she wasn't in Towers where she was supposed to be; after I saw Towers the first time I jumped up and started screaming at the screen because Shelob wasn't there. Scared a few people doing that..... <P>But I digress. I can't wait for Shelob. That was one of my favorite parts in the books; if PJ didn't do her right, so help me, I'll hunt him down and..... I'll stop there; no need to fill you all in on my hypothetical revenge.<P>A question for the arachnophobes: what exactly do you hate about spiders? I've never had a problem with them, even though I probably should (childhood experience, won't go into it), and I really can't understand why people hate them so much.<P>Oh, and also, Welcome to the Downs, naturegirl and Gorwen of Amber! Enjoy being dead. __________________ The Hitchhiking Ghost

06-14-2003, 11:40 AM	#13
Duncariel Wight Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The Land of the Ice and Snow Posts: 226	Aha! If it bites, stabs, drops, kicks, or mangles Frodo in any way, shape or form...<P><B>I'm Ready!</B>malicious laughter as yet another dart plunges into the sorrowful hobbits forehead <P>Mwahahaha! __________________ Middle-earth: Insanity "What, the peons aren't trusted?" -- Yazoo, Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children

06-14-2003, 12:24 PM	#14
arianrod Wight Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Wandering Hobbiton, smiling at the hobbits & trying to sell them vacuum cleaners Posts: 215	<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>A question for the arachnophobes: what exactly do you hate about spiders?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> <BR>To tell you the truth, I'm not quite sure. Maybe it's the fact that they have so many legs. I don't like things with that many legs.<P>But spiders don't really scare me all that much. I mean, I can live with them and be fine. It's cockroaches that terrify me. And if you had the experience with roaches that I've had, you'd know why. shudders __________________ Eenie, meanie, Samwise Gamgee, Staring after pretty Rosie, If she calls, watch him blush, then turn and leave in a rush. You want to join the Citadel... You know you do... Do the Wave for Boromir the Disco King!

06-14-2003, 02:44 PM	#15
Meela Denethor's True Love Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mirkwood. With Thranduil... swoon Posts: 2,049	Spiders are just unlucky to get picked on. Maybe its the web. Getting stuck in place and having a bug crawl towards you clicking its fangs isn't exactly a pleasant dream.<P>Personally, I've had quite a few bad experiences, which has given me a terrible fear of spiders. __________________ 'The Hobbit' 1st impressions: 1. Thorin is hot... Oh god, I fancy a dwarf. 2. Thranduil is hotter. 3. Is that... Figwit! 4. Does Elijah Wood never age? 2nd: It's all about Fili & Kili, really. 3rd: BARD! OMG, Bard.

06-14-2003, 06:41 PM	#16
Rose Cotton Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: A place worse then Mordor........School! Posts: 1,075	<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>But spiders don't really scare me all that much. I mean, I can live with them and be fine. It's cockroaches that terrify me. And if you had the experience with roaches that I've had, you'd know why. shudders<P> <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>I could just see Sam fighting a giant coachroach! shudders I feel the same way as you arianrod.<P>I can't wait to see Shelob. Not so much because of her but because it's Sam's big heroic scene. <P>For all of you arachnaphobics out there if you would like to practice watching spiders on screen a good movie to watch is "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets." That should prepare you for RotK.<p>[ June 14, 2003: Message edited by: Rose Cotton ] __________________ "There's nothing you can do, Harry... nothing... he's gone."-Remus Lupin "The closer we are to danger, the further we are from harm."-Pippin (now how can you argue with that logic?)

06-14-2003, 06:47 PM	#17
Meela Denethor's True Love Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Mirkwood. With Thranduil... swoon Posts: 2,049	I practically hid under the seats during Harry Potter __________________ 'The Hobbit' 1st impressions: 1. Thorin is hot... Oh god, I fancy a dwarf. 2. Thranduil is hotter. 3. Is that... Figwit! 4. Does Elijah Wood never age? 2nd: It's all about Fili & Kili, really. 3rd: BARD! OMG, Bard.

06-15-2003, 12:23 AM	#18
arianrod Wight Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Wandering Hobbiton, smiling at the hobbits & trying to sell them vacuum cleaners Posts: 215	<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>I could just see Sam fighting a giant coachroach!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>AHHH!!! runs under the bed and shudders A giant cockroach?! The horror! But cockroaches really are evil. A flying one attacked me once and chased me around the house. I swear to Eru, that thing would've killed me if it had the chance. <P> <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>I can't wait to see Shelob. Not so much because of her but because it's Sam's big heroic scene.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>My thoughts exactly! GO SAM!! __________________ Eenie, meanie, Samwise Gamgee, Staring after pretty Rosie, If she calls, watch him blush, then turn and leave in a rush. You want to join the Citadel... You know you do... Do the Wave for Boromir the Disco King!

06-15-2003, 01:12 PM	#19
Brinniel Reflection of Darkness Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Polishing the stars. Well, somebody has to do it; they're looking a little bit dull. Posts: 2,983	<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>--------------------------<BR>A question for the arachnophobes: what exactly do you hate about spiders?<BR>---------------------------------<P><BR>To tell you the truth, I'm not quite sure. Maybe it's the fact that they have so many legs. I don't like things with that many legs. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><BR>Yes, the thought eight tiny legs is creepy for me. I think the worst feeling I've ever had is a spider crawling up my arm. <P>Interesting Fact: Did you know Tolkien was bitten by a tarantula as an infant? Poor guy. Perhaps that is how Shelob was born.<P>I'm hoping to see that Shelob looks as realistic as Gollum (or almost). I can't help but wonder about the details. The color, the shape, the size (big I know, but how big?). Whatever she ends up looking like, I have high expectations for Shelob.<P> <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>I can't wait to see Shelob. Not so much because of her but because it's Sam's big heroic scene. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><BR>Same here. Sam's scene was my favorite part in the books and I have been waiting to see it on the big screen since the first movie came out. I hope they don't leave out Sam's cry in Elvish or the part where Gorbag thinks him an Elvish warrior. __________________ Nolite te bastardes carborundorum

06-15-2003, 08:03 PM	#20
Caranrûniel Guest Posts: n/a	What I hate about spiders is how they move and also their feet are somehow disgusting.<P>They are actually quite ugly too.

06-16-2003, 01:33 PM	#21
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,499	Ummm, this is <B>not</B> a spider forum, so please limit the discussion to Tolkien's spiders. General comments on personal arachnophobia are off-topic. Thanks! __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

06-16-2003, 02:49 PM	#22
Sapphire_Flame Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The World That Never Was Posts: 1,232	<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>For all of you arachnaphobics out there if you would like to practice watching spiders on screen a good movie to watch is "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets."<HR></BLOCKQUOTE><BR>Or "Eight Legged Freaks". That movie doesn't even try to be serious; you'll be laughing too hard to be scared! (even ask my friend, the worst arachnophobe in the world. she loved that movie!)<P>Yeah, that's partly why I want to see Shelob: Sam's brilliant fight scene. I have very high expectations for that part, and PJ had better not screw it up. __________________ The Hitchhiking Ghost

06-17-2003, 10:50 AM	#23
Katie-lyn Guest Posts: n/a	Oh Oh I can't wait to See Shelob even thouhg I am like one of the WORST aracniphobic....I have to agree with Meela <BR>I qas practically under my seat...And glancing at the ceiling every so often...shudders And then again I have to agree with Sapphire_Flame Eight LEgged freaks isn't that bad...Oh wait back on subject...Its been said that they are using a Tunnle Web Spider, a native of New Zealand shudders and closes the magazine before runnng into her room to cry

06-19-2003, 09:42 PM	#24
Sapphire_Flame Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The World That Never Was Posts: 1,232	I heard that somewhere too. But I think a lot of it will be CGI stuff and animatronics (for the fight with Sam). However they do it, they better do it well, or <I>else!!!</I> <P>Oh, and Welcome to the Barrow-Downs, Katie-lyn!!! Enjoy being dead. __________________ The Hitchhiking Ghost

06-19-2003, 10:35 PM	#25
Oddwen Drummer in the Deep Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Next Sunday A.D. Posts: 2,125	Oh yeah! "The Choices of Master Samwise" was hands-down for me the best part in the entire series. Beautifully worded, beautiful imagrey. Beautiful imagrey in the noble heroic sense and/or high on adrenaline, anyway. Though I'm almost glad that RotK is several months away, and I have that long to savor the unspoiled territory. sigh <P> <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Not asleep, dead! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P> <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> I will come back, and then I'll not leave you again.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>sob<P> <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> If I could have my one wish, it would be to come back and find you. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Excuse me. I have to go cry myself to sleep now.<p>[ June 20, 2003: Message edited by: Oddwen ] __________________ But all the while I sit and think of times there were before I listen for returning feet and voices at the door

06-19-2003, 10:56 PM	#26
QuickSlash Wight Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Not here. Posts: 121	Mm. Shelob. I'm a big fan of spiders, so yes, I am looking forward to it. It was a huge part of TTT, but I believe PJ was right in putting it off. Too many people would've thought Frodo was really dead. This is one of his big decisions that I agree with.<P>She should be spectular, too, judging from Gollum. I would expect her to not be very spider-like, though. Not too realistic, but still obviously a spider. At least that's what I would do. __________________ We're here and now, but will we ever be again? / 'Cause I have found / All that shimmers in this world is sure to fade, away, again. -Shimmer, Fuel

06-20-2003, 02:26 AM	#27
Everdawn Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: On the sand dunes outside of Ilium, watching it burn. Posts: 1,291	Forget fighting a cokkie! what about a gian Steve Irwin... Poor Sam and Frodo, nothing can save them now! __________________ "Athena, stepping up behind him, visible to no one but Achillies, gripped his red-gold hair. Startled he made a half turn, and he knew her upon the instant for Athena." ~The Iliad~ ~My lord, Éomer~

06-20-2003, 07:23 AM	#28
HCIsland Zombie Cannibal Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,000	<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> Too many people would've thought Frodo was really dead. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><BR>I agree with you that PJ did the right thing putting it off, but I don't agree with the above. TTT the book ended with Sam finding out that Frodo was alive and chasing after him. I can't imagine anyone ending a movie by leaving the impression that the lead character was dead.<P>H.C. __________________ "Stir not the bitterness in the cup that I mixed myself. Have I not tasted it now many nights upon my tongue, foreboding that worse yet lay in the dregs." -Denethor

06-20-2003, 10:15 AM	#29
The Saucepan Man Corpus Cacophonous Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 8,390	<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> She should be spectular, too, judging from Gollum. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>Ah, yes but remember those Warg-Hyena-Teddybear-Lemming-hybrid things. I do hope that they do a better job with Shelob.<P>Actually, I'm fairly confident that they will. The Wargs have been the only disappointment for me out of the whole range of SFX creatures and characters that we have had so far. __________________ Do you mind? I'm busy doing the fishstick. It's a very delicate state of mind!

06-20-2003, 10:26 AM	#30
HCIsland Zombie Cannibal Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,000	<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR> Ah, yes but remember those Warg-Hyena-Teddybear-Lemming-hybrid things. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE><BR>LOL!<P>H.C. __________________ "Stir not the bitterness in the cup that I mixed myself. Have I not tasted it now many nights upon my tongue, foreboding that worse yet lay in the dregs." -Denethor

06-21-2003, 01:33 PM	#31
Rilwen Gamgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: At home. Posts: 135	The scenes with Shelob are some of the main reasons that I'll be seeing RotK. I also have to deffinately agree with Oddwen on "The Choices of Master Samwise". Ooh... I can't wait! <p>[ June 21, 2003: Message edited by: Rilwen Gamgee ]

06-23-2003, 10:23 PM	#32
Roccotari Eldandil Haunting Spirit Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: the stables of Lorien Posts: 79	I can't wait to see Shelob!!!! Should be awesome. I screamed in rage after TTT ended--which, in my opinion, was way too soon. But I hope they didn't put a long part with her in it at the expense of cutting something else out i.e. the scouring of the Shire!!! (But that would take much longer than Shelob anyway.) I loved that part in the books, I desperately hope they don't change anything. That's where I decided my favorite character is Sam. Well, and I want to hear (earlier on) Frodo's "Aiya Eärendil Elenion Ancalima!" (sorry, I'm learning Quenya and as such am partial to it.) <BR>I'm afraid of spiders too but that will just add to the effect for me. After seeing this I'll probably end up yelling "Gilthoniel A Elbereth!" every time I kill a spider. __________________ "Come, come!" he shouted, swinging his axe. "Since Gandalf's head is now sacred, let us find one that is right to cleave!" -Gimli, after hearing Galadriel's message to him in TTT

06-24-2003, 04:43 PM	#33
Sapphire_Flame Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: The World That Never Was Posts: 1,232	<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>After seeing this I'll probably end up yelling "Gilthoniel A Elbereth!" every time I kill a spider.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE><BR>LOL!! <P>~~Aranel~~ __________________ The Hitchhiking Ghost

07-05-2003, 09:07 AM	#34
dancing spawn of ungoliant Mischievous Candle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: So near to Russia, so far from Japan, quite a long way from Cairo, lots of miles from Vietnam. Posts: 1,234	<A HREF="http://www.killermovies.com/l/lotrthereturnoftheking/" TARGET=_blank>here</A> you can find some spoilers (of shelob too) of rotk. they have also some knowledge about rotk teaser trailer!<BR>just thought you'd like to know... __________________ Fenris Wolf

07-05-2003, 12:14 PM	#35
Horse-Maiden of the Shire Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Chillaxin' with Glorfindel-441 miles on the RtR Posts: 1,197	I really hope that PJ does a good job on Shelob. But I wish he <I>did</I> put her in Towers, because Sam realizing Frodo wasn't dead would have been an excellent cliffhanger to end on. It would make people want to come back and see what happens. But...what must be done must be done. __________________ "There's a big...machine in the sky...some kind of electric snake...coming straight at us." "Shoot it," said my attorney. "Not yet...I want to study its habits."