Most people remember the first chapter of The Fellowship of the Ring for the main event, Bilbo’s party and all that entails. However, much like all of Tolkien’s works, there is an extra layer. In the first few pages of the chapter Tolkien puts on a masterclass of showing, not telling, the class divisions inContinue reading “A Long-Expected Party of poverty”
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It’z ‘Merikan Godz ya git!
In Warhammer 40K lore, there is some loose evidence that the Orks are able to control reality through belief. The most commonly cited example is that Orks believe that red is a fast color, so they paint their vehicles red and, then their red vehicles do go faster. True 40K lore aficionados will dispute thisContinue reading “It’z ‘Merikan Godz ya git!”
Dark Souls on Your Desk? – Ragemore
I must first admit I’ve never played Dark Souls. Through geeky osmosis I’ve gathered it is a highly regarded dark fantasy video game and the punishing difficulty is a feature, not a bug. From this limited perspective and squinting carefully, Ragemore hits those same themes in a tiny package fitting in your backpack and onContinue reading “Dark Souls on Your Desk? – Ragemore”
A Very Tolkien Christmas
In this spirit of the season, I am rereading Letters from Father Christmas by J.R.R. Tolkien. If anyone needs gift ideas for Tolkien fans in their life, they’ll appreciate this. It’s a beautiful book full of handwritten letters and illustrations all done by Tolkien. For more than twenty years, he wrote individualized letters to hisContinue reading “A Very Tolkien Christmas”
Putting the Academia in Dark Academia – Conjure Wife
Be forewarned, Conjure Wife was written in 1943 and presents some unflattering gender roles and stereotypes. The protagonist Norman thinks highlight of his wife Transy specifically because she was “so sane, so healthily contemptuous of palmistry, astrology, numerology and all other superstitious fads.” Multiple times in the story Norman equates science and rationality with menContinue reading “Putting the Academia in Dark Academia – Conjure Wife”
What Happens Next – The Rings of Power
Now that season one is a wrap, I am putting out into the ether five things I want to see and a theory that might make and interesting plot. Some of these will spoil season one reveals.
Maybe I am the Target Audience – The Rings of Power
I previously wondered for whom Amazon was making The Rings of Power. Some of Amazon’s decisions ranging from storytelling to the release schedule feel under cooked. But now that the first season is finished and I’ve had time to reflect, I think I figured it out. I am the target audience. More exactly, I amContinue reading “Maybe I am the Target Audience – The Rings of Power”
Cash, Control, and Culpability Pt 1 – Rings of Power
The general consensus on Rings of Power seems to be, “fine, not great.” I still think it’s about a B- with a few highlights. But “just fine” shouldn’t be the goal for a show that costs a billion dollars to make and is going up against House of the Dragon. I haven’t started watching HouseContinue reading “Cash, Control, and Culpability Pt 1 – Rings of Power”
Who is the audience? – Rings of Power
I’m liking, not loving, Rings of Power. As a Tolkien fan it does enough to keep me engaged and happy. But as we’re reaching the end of season one, I’m getting a bit confused. I am not sure who exactly is the target audience for the show. I feel like the show is making someContinue reading “Who is the audience? – Rings of Power”
Who cares what the author thinks? – Rings of Power
My favorite take on Rings of Power is that we viewers are in a no-lose situation. Either the show becomes great and we get to watch great TV, or it becomes terrible and Jeff Bezos spent a billion dollars on drek. Either outcome works for me. My least favorite take on Rings of Power isContinue reading “Who cares what the author thinks? – Rings of Power”
The Keasy Depot 