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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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”
What are good additions to an IP? The Lord of the Rings
It feels like so many people get upset when books get adapted to movies or TV. Page to screen often incites a lot of hostility from overly passionate fanbases, but the trend of revisiting old film IPs such as Star Wars or Indiana Jones as created more controversies among fans. When I was younger IContinue reading “What are good additions to an IP? The Lord of the Rings”
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