Articles related to "Arwen"
Where Are the Aragorn and Arwen Web Sites?
A discussion of Aragorn and Arwen, how Web sites for them are currently lacking, and what may emerge on the Web as the popularity of these characters and the actors who portray them rises.
aragorn • arwen • strider • the lord of the rings • tolkien
A discussion of Aragorn and Arwen, how Web sites for them are currently lacking, and what may emerge on the Web as the popularity of these characters and the actors who portray them rises.
aragorn • arwen • strider • the lord of the rings • tolkien
Much ado about Arwen: Elven Princess
A profile of Arwen as portrayed by J.R.R. Tolkien, and how the original character may have inspired Peter Jackson to extrapolate abilities she did not display in the book.
arwen • j.r.r. tolkien • peter jackson • middle-earth • aragorn
A profile of Arwen as portrayed by J.R.R. Tolkien, and how the original character may have inspired Peter Jackson to extrapolate abilities she did not display in the book.
arwen • j.r.r. tolkien • peter jackson • middle-earth • aragorn
Cry 'Havoc!' and Let Slip the Wargs of Fandom!
An analysis of how Peter Jackson's movies portray Middle-earth, and how the film-maker uses compression to squeeze in as many details as possible.
the two towers • the lord of the rings • peter jackson • viggo mortensen • tobacco
An analysis of how Peter Jackson's movies portray Middle-earth, and how the film-maker uses compression to squeeze in as many details as possible.
the two towers • the lord of the rings • peter jackson • viggo mortensen • tobacco
Love, Middle-earth Style
An examination of some of the love stories (some tragic, some idyllic) bound up in Tolkien's long history of Middle-earth.
edain • numenor • love • marriage • hobbits
An examination of some of the love stories (some tragic, some idyllic) bound up in Tolkien's long history of Middle-earth.
edain • numenor • love • marriage • hobbits
Who Were the Real Heroes of Middle-Earth?
An analysis of how Tolkien's relationship with his wife Edith is metaphorically reflected in the relationships he created for his heroes and heroines.
beren • luthien • aragorn • arwen • lord of the rings
An analysis of how Tolkien's relationship with his wife Edith is metaphorically reflected in the relationships he created for his heroes and heroines.
beren • luthien • aragorn • arwen • lord of the rings
Who's Afraid of the Big, Bad Purists?
A review of Peter Jackson's 'The Fellowship of the Ring' which offers praise, criticism, and a very necessary and much-needed rebuke.
peter jackson • the fellowship of the ring • tobacco • cancer • liv tyler
A review of Peter Jackson's 'The Fellowship of the Ring' which offers praise, criticism, and a very necessary and much-needed rebuke.
peter jackson • the fellowship of the ring • tobacco • cancer • liv tyler
Unwritten Tales of Love and War in Middle-Earth
Both the First Age and the Third Age are highlighted by tales of love and tragedy. Yet the Second Age reveals only pieces of what might have been another enchanting cycle of stories of love, heroism, and the long struggle against evil.
second age • first age • third age • middle-earth • elrond
Both the First Age and the Third Age are highlighted by tales of love and tragedy. Yet the Second Age reveals only pieces of what might have been another enchanting cycle of stories of love, heroism, and the long struggle against evil.
second age • first age • third age • middle-earth • elrond
Elvish Baby Names
Elvish names are becoming increasingly popular for babies. This list describes the meanings and characters behind several beautiful Elf names from LOTR.
elvish baby names • elven names • elvish names • female elvish characters • list of tolkien elves
Elvish names are becoming increasingly popular for babies. This list describes the meanings and characters behind several beautiful Elf names from LOTR.
elvish baby names • elven names • elvish names • female elvish characters • list of tolkien elves
Ghan-Buri-Ghan, Where Are You?
A review of 'The Return of the King', the third installment of Peter Jackson's cinematic version of 'The Lord of the Rings'.
return of the king • peter jackson • tolkien • aragorn • legolas
A review of 'The Return of the King', the third installment of Peter Jackson's cinematic version of 'The Lord of the Rings'.
return of the king • peter jackson • tolkien • aragorn • legolas
Halloween Costumes for Girls with Long Hair
Show off long hair at Halloween by dressing as a long-haired movie character such as Arwen from LOTR, Buttercup from The Princess Bride or Fiona from Shrek.
halloween costumes • hair styles • king hair • costme ideas • elphaba
Show off long hair at Halloween by dressing as a long-haired movie character such as Arwen from LOTR, Buttercup from The Princess Bride or Fiona from Shrek.
halloween costumes • hair styles • king hair • costme ideas • elphaba
Movie Costumes for Married Couples
Married couples who are looking for adult costume ideas can dress in famous couples' movie costumes for a Halloween costume party.
movie costumes • married couples • adult costume ideas • ideas for a costume party • halloween party
Married couples who are looking for adult costume ideas can dress in famous couples' movie costumes for a Halloween costume party.
movie costumes • married couples • adult costume ideas • ideas for a costume party • halloween party
It is a dark and stormy movie...
A discussion of the emotional impact Peter Jackson's 'Lord of the Rings' movies are having on fandom, and how Tolkien's story evokes emotional responses from the readers. Will Jackson's films evoke similar responses?
peter jackson • lord of the rings • fellowship of the ring • two towers • return of the king
A discussion of the emotional impact Peter Jackson's 'Lord of the Rings' movies are having on fandom, and how Tolkien's story evokes emotional responses from the readers. Will Jackson's films evoke similar responses?
peter jackson • lord of the rings • fellowship of the ring • two towers • return of the king
Are We Ready For Peter Jackson's Aragorn?
An assessment of the character of Aragorn and how it should be portrayed in Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" movies.
peter jackson • lord of the rings • aragorn • viggo mortensen • frodo
An assessment of the character of Aragorn and how it should be portrayed in Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" movies.
peter jackson • lord of the rings • aragorn • viggo mortensen • frodo
By This Sword, I Rule!
In a comparison of Aragorn with barbarian hero archetypes, it becomes apparent that Tolkien appreciated the relationship between the energizing foreigner and the declining civilization as well as any pulp fiction author should have.
robert e. howard • tolkien • aragorn • conan • kull
In a comparison of Aragorn with barbarian hero archetypes, it becomes apparent that Tolkien appreciated the relationship between the energizing foreigner and the declining civilization as well as any pulp fiction author should have.
robert e. howard • tolkien • aragorn • conan • kull
Female Elvish Names and Meanings
Elf names have become increasingly popular for babies since Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings was made into a film trilogy. Here are some beautiful Middle-Earth names and
female elf names • elvish baby names • lotr names • female elves in lotr • tolkien names
Elf names have become increasingly popular for babies since Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings was made into a film trilogy. Here are some beautiful Middle-Earth names and
female elf names • elvish baby names • lotr names • female elves in lotr • tolkien names
Moving Sale: Magic Rings and Other Trinkets Half Off
The Elves of Middle-earth had many regrets. But were they simply being materialistic when they grieved for lost treasures, or was there something more?
elves • eregion • aman • gandalf • frodo
The Elves of Middle-earth had many regrets. But were they simply being materialistic when they grieved for lost treasures, or was there something more?
elves • eregion • aman • gandalf • frodo
The Tip of the Iceberg: New Information About Middle-Earth
This is the first of a series of essays analyzing previously unpublished works by J.R.R. Tolkien which have been brought to light by the Elvish Linguistic Fellowship.
elvish linguistic fellowship • vinyar tengwar • mythopoeic society • osanwe-kenta • rivers and beacon-hills of gondor
This is the first of a series of essays analyzing previously unpublished works by J.R.R. Tolkien which have been brought to light by the Elvish Linguistic Fellowship.
elvish linguistic fellowship • vinyar tengwar • mythopoeic society • osanwe-kenta • rivers and beacon-hills of gondor
Can Middle-earth survive the commercialization of Tolkien?
A discussion of how the commercialization of Tolkien's works may or may not affect the impression new fans form of Middle-earth in years to come.
tolkien • middle-earth • film rights • movies • hobbits
A discussion of how the commercialization of Tolkien's works may or may not affect the impression new fans form of Middle-earth in years to come.
tolkien • middle-earth • film rights • movies • hobbits
Guess Who's Coming to the Disaster
Tolkien is often criticised for not including more romance in The Lord of the Rings. But the romance is scattered throughout his long pseudo-history, and the fate of Middle-earth was more than once decided by a love story.
j.r.r. tolkien • middle-earth • the lord of the rings • the hobbit • the silmarillion
Tolkien is often criticised for not including more romance in The Lord of the Rings. But the romance is scattered throughout his long pseudo-history, and the fate of Middle-earth was more than once decided by a love story.
j.r.r. tolkien • middle-earth • the lord of the rings • the hobbit • the silmarillion
Fantasy and Sci-Fi Wedding Dresses
Replicas of Eowyn's white dress from The Two Towers or Carrie Fisher's original Star Wars costume are quirky choices for the geeky bride.
themed wedding dresses • geeky bridal gowns • lord of the rings costumes • elvish frocks • star wars firefly buffy star trek wedding dresses
Replicas of Eowyn's white dress from The Two Towers or Carrie Fisher's original Star Wars costume are quirky choices for the geeky bride.
themed wedding dresses • geeky bridal gowns • lord of the rings costumes • elvish frocks • star wars firefly buffy star trek wedding dresses
And Now for the Other Love Story
An examination of the lifestyles Sam Gamgee and Rose Cotton may have known while growing up, and how their families fit into Shire economics and society.
sam gamgee • frodo • bilbo • hobbits • rosie cotton
An examination of the lifestyles Sam Gamgee and Rose Cotton may have known while growing up, and how their families fit into Shire economics and society.
sam gamgee • frodo • bilbo • hobbits • rosie cotton
Et Tu, Faramir?
Tolkien's vivid mythology captures the imagination with a careful retelling of supposedly ancient stories which were long forgotten. But just exactly what were the imaginary sources for Tolkien's imaginary sources? Middle-earth's undiscovered literature evokes a wheels-within-wheels mystique, much as real literature draws upon older sources to build up its own power and breadth.
epic of gilgamesh • indo-european • tyr • zeus • julius caesar
Tolkien's vivid mythology captures the imagination with a careful retelling of supposedly ancient stories which were long forgotten. But just exactly what were the imaginary sources for Tolkien's imaginary sources? Middle-earth's undiscovered literature evokes a wheels-within-wheels mystique, much as real literature draws upon older sources to build up its own power and breadth.
epic of gilgamesh • indo-european • tyr • zeus • julius caesar
Literary Reference
Literary names have been popualr for ages. In fact, many popular names were created by authors for their characters. With Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings in the spotlight, literary names may be making a comeback.
literary • names • invented names • literary names • literary creations
Literary names have been popualr for ages. In fact, many popular names were created by authors for their characters. With Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings in the spotlight, literary names may be making a comeback.
literary • names • invented names • literary names • literary creations
Frodo Lives! The Graffiti of Middle-Earth
There must have been graffiti in Middle-Earth. Since graffiti occurs in almost every ancient civilization, I do not see any reason why it did not occur in the realms of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle Earth. Uh-oh. . .the Dark Lord himself has passed me some modest examples. . .
frodo • tolkien • lord of the rings • silmarillion • graffiti
There must have been graffiti in Middle-Earth. Since graffiti occurs in almost every ancient civilization, I do not see any reason why it did not occur in the realms of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle Earth. Uh-oh. . .the Dark Lord himself has passed me some modest examples. . .
frodo • tolkien • lord of the rings • silmarillion • graffiti
Dragoncon will be the Tolkien/SF event of the year!
A review of guests, panelists, and planned sessions for the Tolkien and Middle-earth track to be held at Dragoncon in Atlanta, GA, on June 29-July 2.
dragoncon • j.r.r. tolkien • middle-earth • brad dourif • karl urban
A review of guests, panelists, and planned sessions for the Tolkien and Middle-earth track to be held at Dragoncon in Atlanta, GA, on June 29-July 2.
dragoncon • j.r.r. tolkien • middle-earth • brad dourif • karl urban
The Magic of the Minstrels
Middle-earth had few professional entertainers, and that may be because the greatest entertainers of all had been the Elves, whose magic was still in some ways remembered.
minstrels • entertainment • treebeard • arnor • gondor
Middle-earth had few professional entertainers, and that may be because the greatest entertainers of all had been the Elves, whose magic was still in some ways remembered.
minstrels • entertainment • treebeard • arnor • gondor
How to Have a Lord of the Rings Wedding
From Elvish invitations to Middle Earth jewelry to ceremonies held in New Zealand film locations, throw a Lord of the Rings wedding inspired by the books or film trilogy.
how to have a lord of the rings wedding • lord of the rings wedding • lord of the rings • lotr wedding • hobbit wedding
From Elvish invitations to Middle Earth jewelry to ceremonies held in New Zealand film locations, throw a Lord of the Rings wedding inspired by the books or film trilogy.
how to have a lord of the rings wedding • lord of the rings wedding • lord of the rings • lotr wedding • hobbit wedding
Liv Tyler of Maine
<p>There are many noteworthy Maine people throughout history who have succeeded in creative occupations: writers, directors, and artists. One of the recent success stories is celebrity Liv Tyler. Tyler is a famous actress and native-born Mainer, whose show-business roots led her into a career on the big screen.</p>
liv tyler • bebe buell • steven tyler • todd rundgren • the lord of the rings
<p>There are many noteworthy Maine people throughout history who have succeeded in creative occupations: writers, directors, and artists. One of the recent success stories is celebrity Liv Tyler. Tyler is a famous actress and native-born Mainer, whose show-business roots led her into a career on the big screen.</p>
liv tyler • bebe buell • steven tyler • todd rundgren • the lord of the rings
LOTR Art Project Ideas for Homeschoolers
The movie trilogy based on Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings is a great starting point for Middle-Earth art projects and essays, both for older and younger homeschoolers.
tolkien projects • lotr movies • art project ideas • lotr • homeschooling project ideas
The movie trilogy based on Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings is a great starting point for Middle-Earth art projects and essays, both for older and younger homeschoolers.
tolkien projects • lotr movies • art project ideas • lotr • homeschooling project ideas
Trampling the Legacy, Remaking the Myth
An examination of how modern fantasy has redefined Tolkien and failed to improve upon the faux traditions attributed to Tolkien.
c.j. cherryh • mary gentle • terry brooks • the sword of shannara • the malloreon
An examination of how modern fantasy has redefined Tolkien and failed to improve upon the faux traditions attributed to Tolkien.
c.j. cherryh • mary gentle • terry brooks • the sword of shannara • the malloreon
Winter of the Wizards
Summertime is the time for big budget movies and special effects. But not for 2001.
Summertime is the time for big budget movies and special effects. But not for 2001.
If I only had a Bombadil...
A discussion of Tom Bombadil and his importance to J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. Should fans hope to see Bombadil in a Fellowship of the Ring Dvd?
tom bombadil • frodo • sam • merry • pippin
A discussion of Tom Bombadil and his importance to J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. Should fans hope to see Bombadil in a Fellowship of the Ring Dvd?
tom bombadil • frodo • sam • merry • pippin
Lonely Wanderers and the Tales That Almost Were
The story of Earendil changed considerably through the years of Tolkien's life. In a similar fashion, the history of the Lords of Dol Amroth also underwent changes. The promise of both stories was thus never fully achieved.
earendil • the book of lost tales • imrazor the numenorean • mithrellas • nimrodel
The story of Earendil changed considerably through the years of Tolkien's life. In a similar fashion, the history of the Lords of Dol Amroth also underwent changes. The promise of both stories was thus never fully achieved.
earendil • the book of lost tales • imrazor the numenorean • mithrellas • nimrodel
The Wars of the Glorfindels
Glorfindel has been the subject of much curiosity and discussion through the years despite how little J.R.R. Tolkien actually told us about this character. And yet it wasn't always that way....
glorfindel • gondolin • turgon • noldor • vanyar
Glorfindel has been the subject of much curiosity and discussion through the years despite how little J.R.R. Tolkien actually told us about this character. And yet it wasn't always that way....
glorfindel • gondolin • turgon • noldor • vanyar
Banewreaker and Godslayer: Review
If all that's good considers you evil, are you? Jacqueline Carey's Sundering duology poses the question... and leaves a reader with only the most ambiguous of answers.
the sundering by jacqueline carey • kushiel’s dart saga phedre anguissette • epic fantasy tolkein • books like lord of the rings • sunderer banewreaker godslayer
If all that's good considers you evil, are you? Jacqueline Carey's Sundering duology poses the question... and leaves a reader with only the most ambiguous of answers.
the sundering by jacqueline carey • kushiel’s dart saga phedre anguissette • epic fantasy tolkein • books like lord of the rings • sunderer banewreaker godslayer
Of Thegns and Kings and Rangers and Things
The fall of the kingdom of Arnor brought about an end to the kingship of the Heirs of Isildur. But an examination of the Rangers and the role they played in Eriador reveals some interesting possibilities about how the Heirs of Isildur may have preserved both their royal authority and their ties to Eriador's people through a unique blend of feudalism and inheritance law.
dunedain of the north • dunedain of arnor • heir of elendil • heir of isildur • rangers
The fall of the kingdom of Arnor brought about an end to the kingship of the Heirs of Isildur. But an examination of the Rangers and the role they played in Eriador reveals some interesting possibilities about how the Heirs of Isildur may have preserved both their royal authority and their ties to Eriador's people through a unique blend of feudalism and inheritance law.
dunedain of the north • dunedain of arnor • heir of elendil • heir of isildur • rangers
And Now The News: Update for September 1999
Who's doing what to whom
news briefs • george c. scott • peter jackson • paul anderson • joss whedon
Who's doing what to whom
news briefs • george c. scott • peter jackson • paul anderson • joss whedon
Makers of "Dune" mini-series keeps their promise
A review of John Harrison's mini-series adaptation of "Dune"
dune • frank herbert • mini-series • sci-fi channel
A review of John Harrison's mini-series adaptation of "Dune"
dune • frank herbert • mini-series • sci-fi channel
Review of Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
This week's article in a review of the Fantasy movie "Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers."
ring • frodo • sam • gollum
This week's article in a review of the Fantasy movie "Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers."
ring • frodo • sam • gollum
Snoopy Versus the Lord of the Nazgul
How J.R.R. Tolkien's <i>The Lord of the Rings</i> might look if some famous American cartoon characters were to take on the key roles in the story.
snoopy • lord of the nazgul • middle-earth • orcs • hagar the horrible
How J.R.R. Tolkien's <i>The Lord of the Rings</i> might look if some famous American cartoon characters were to take on the key roles in the story.
snoopy • lord of the nazgul • middle-earth • orcs • hagar the horrible
Keep the faith, if you can
A discussion of how Tolkien fans have influenced some merchandising decisions, and whether they may be involved in future merchandising projects.
merchandising • tolkien • middle-earth • tolkien enterprises • fellowship
A discussion of how Tolkien fans have influenced some merchandising decisions, and whether they may be involved in future merchandising projects.
merchandising • tolkien • middle-earth • tolkien enterprises • fellowship
Mother-less Heroes
An examination of the significance of the commonality of Tolkien’s ‘Mother-less Heroes’.
tolkien • frodo • aragorn • gandalf • elves
An examination of the significance of the commonality of Tolkien’s ‘Mother-less Heroes’.
tolkien • frodo • aragorn • gandalf • elves
Welcome to Tolkien's Middle-earth...online
An overview of the online world devoted to J.R.R. Tolkien and his marvellous creation, Middle-earth.
tolkien • middle-earth • web sites • toys • gaming
An overview of the online world devoted to J.R.R. Tolkien and his marvellous creation, Middle-earth.
tolkien • middle-earth • web sites • toys • gaming
Legolas, You're Just So Darn...CUTE!
Orlando has bloomed in the role of Legolas, and he has set off an avalanche of server crushing Web traffic. The latest teenage heart-throb deserves another look, because he may have a significant impact on online Tolkien fandom.
orlando bloom • legolas • elves • tolkien • liv tyler
Orlando has bloomed in the role of Legolas, and he has set off an avalanche of server crushing Web traffic. The latest teenage heart-throb deserves another look, because he may have a significant impact on online Tolkien fandom.
orlando bloom • legolas • elves • tolkien • liv tyler
Life in an Elven Fishing Town
Tolkien wrote little concerning the lives and crafts of Cirdan's mariners, but these hearty Elves of the sea fought in all of Middle-earth's great wars. They were also among the last Eldarin people to vanish from the world of men.
cirdan • brithombar and eglarest • mithlond • the grey havens • teleri
Tolkien wrote little concerning the lives and crafts of Cirdan's mariners, but these hearty Elves of the sea fought in all of Middle-earth's great wars. They were also among the last Eldarin people to vanish from the world of men.
cirdan • brithombar and eglarest • mithlond • the grey havens • teleri
All the King's Horses and All the King's Men...
This is the third in a series of articles exploring previously unpublished texts about Middle-earth. The 'Osanwe-kenta' text is closely identified with J.R.R. Tolkien's 'Orcs' essay and 'Quendi and Eldar'. But there may also be a connection with the much later 'Shibboleth of Feanor'.
osanwe-kenta • shibboleth of feanor • quendi and eldar
This is the third in a series of articles exploring previously unpublished texts about Middle-earth. The 'Osanwe-kenta' text is closely identified with J.R.R. Tolkien's 'Orcs' essay and 'Quendi and Eldar'. But there may also be a connection with the much later 'Shibboleth of Feanor'.
osanwe-kenta • shibboleth of feanor • quendi and eldar
An Eve with Adrienne -- Part 3
The final part of my interview with Adrienne Wilkinson, where we talk about age discrimination in Hollywood, Ted Raimi's improvisational ability, and the fear of typecasting.
xena • gabrielle • lucy lawless • renee o'connor • eve
The final part of my interview with Adrienne Wilkinson, where we talk about age discrimination in Hollywood, Ted Raimi's improvisational ability, and the fear of typecasting.
xena • gabrielle • lucy lawless • renee o'connor • eve
Introducing &quot;Ancanar&quot;, A Mid-Summer's Film Fantasy
A discussion of the true importance to the world of Tolkien fandom of Elemental Films' recently announced 'Ancanar' project.
elemental films • ivanhoe • sir walter scott • swiss family robinson • the lord of the rings
A discussion of the true importance to the world of Tolkien fandom of Elemental Films' recently announced 'Ancanar' project.
elemental films • ivanhoe • sir walter scott • swiss family robinson • the lord of the rings
Just Whose Middle-earth Is It, Anyway?
J.R.R. Tolkien brought us to Middle-earth, but we have never left it since then....
middle-earth action figures • cinderella • j.r.r. tolkien • peter jackson • movies
J.R.R. Tolkien brought us to Middle-earth, but we have never left it since then....
middle-earth action figures • cinderella • j.r.r. tolkien • peter jackson • movies
Mountains on the Left, Ruins on the Right
Tolkien Enterprises recently moved to protect its trademarks in the gaming marketplace. Can they really prevent the gaming community from exercising its imagination, or are they just delaying the inevitable?
tolkien enterprises • iron crown enterprises • middle-earth • gaming • role-playing games
Tolkien Enterprises recently moved to protect its trademarks in the gaming marketplace. Can they really prevent the gaming community from exercising its imagination, or are they just delaying the inevitable?
tolkien enterprises • iron crown enterprises • middle-earth • gaming • role-playing games
|
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
G |
H |
I |
J |
K |
L |
M |
N |
O |
P |
Q |
R |
S |
T |
U |
V |
W |
X |
Y |
Z |
0-9 |