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”
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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”
The Hobbit 1977
I remember watching this version of The Hobbit as a youngling and the dwarves’ singing as they ransacked Bilbo’s home in the guise of “cleaning up” always stuck with me. The portrayal of Gandalf is another highlight that has been knocking around in my mind for decades. I loved his long nose and beardContinue reading “The Hobbit 1977”
The Keasy Depot 