Articles related to "Gandalf"
Dear Gandalf ...
Speculations (some serious, some not so serious) on Gandalf's early movements and career.
gandalf • middle-earth • dunedain • j.r.r. tolkien • the lord of the rings
Speculations (some serious, some not so serious) on Gandalf's early movements and career.
gandalf • middle-earth • dunedain • j.r.r. tolkien • the lord of the rings
Frodo's Temptation, Frodo's Hope
The second part of a short series regarding the nature of the One Ring and its unrelenting temptation of Frodo as the Ring-Bearer with attention paid to the Wise who had resisted the temptation to take possession of it.
frodo • galadriel • gandalf • olorin • elrond
The second part of a short series regarding the nature of the One Ring and its unrelenting temptation of Frodo as the Ring-Bearer with attention paid to the Wise who had resisted the temptation to take possession of it.
frodo • galadriel • gandalf • olorin • elrond
Beorning questions...
Where the Beornings may have come from, and what they may have been like as a people...
beorn • beornings • gandalf • bilbo • thorin
Where the Beornings may have come from, and what they may have been like as a people...
beorn • beornings • gandalf • bilbo • thorin
Movie Review: Lord of the Rings: Return of the King
This article is a movie review of "Lord of the Rings: Return of the King."
tolkien • frodo • sam • gandalf • aragon
This article is a movie review of "Lord of the Rings: Return of the King."
tolkien • frodo • sam • gandalf • aragon
The Middle-Earth Prophecies
An examination of the role prophecy plays in Middle-earth, and how Tolkien distinguishes between true foretelling and forecasting, and how prophecy may be a tool for compulsion.
prophecy • melkor • manwe • osanwe-kenta • valar
An examination of the role prophecy plays in Middle-earth, and how Tolkien distinguishes between true foretelling and forecasting, and how prophecy may be a tool for compulsion.
prophecy • melkor • manwe • osanwe-kenta • valar
Why The Lord should go home with Oscar
Why this movie about little guys with funny feet should take top honors at the Academy awards.
lord of the rings • oscars • academy awards • best picture • moulin rouge
Why this movie about little guys with funny feet should take top honors at the Academy awards.
lord of the rings • oscars • academy awards • best picture • moulin rouge
The Breaking of the One Ring-Part 2
This the concluding part of the exploration of the meaning of the ring of power in The Lord of the Rings.
fantasy • tolkien • psychology • transitional object • dreams
This the concluding part of the exploration of the meaning of the ring of power in The Lord of the Rings.
fantasy • tolkien • psychology • transitional object • dreams
The Breaking of the One Ring-Part 2
This the concluding part of the exploration of the meaning of the ring of power in The Lord of the Rings.
fantasy • tolkien • psychology • transitional object • dreams
This the concluding part of the exploration of the meaning of the ring of power in The Lord of the Rings.
fantasy • tolkien • psychology • transitional object • dreams
The Hobbit / Lord of the Rings Character Guide
When a work with the scope of "The Hobbit" is made into a movie, it is easy to lose track of the cast of characters. Here's a short guide to print and take to the movie.
hobbit • hobbit movie • hobbit character guide • hobbit movie character guide • hobbit film
When a work with the scope of "The Hobbit" is made into a movie, it is easy to lose track of the cast of characters. Here's a short guide to print and take to the movie.
hobbit • hobbit movie • hobbit character guide • hobbit movie character guide • hobbit film
Weaving a World
Alma Alexander talks about writing and her new young adult fantasy novel, THE GIFT OF THE UNMAGE.
alma alexander • fantasy • young adult • harry potter • novel
Alma Alexander talks about writing and her new young adult fantasy novel, THE GIFT OF THE UNMAGE.
alma alexander • fantasy • young adult • harry potter • novel
Glossing the Hobbit Heroes' Homecoming
Further comments regarding Peter Jackson's 'Return of the King' with particular attention paid to the omission of 'The Scouring of the Shire' from the filmatic version.
hobbit • saruman • wormtongue • battle of bywater • meriadoc
Further comments regarding Peter Jackson's 'Return of the King' with particular attention paid to the omission of 'The Scouring of the Shire' from the filmatic version.
hobbit • saruman • wormtongue • battle of bywater • meriadoc
Ferthu Theoden Hal!
If you've ever wondered what was so special about Theoden, there may be an answer to your question. We can study the world in which Theoden lived to learn a little more about him.
theoden • edoras • tolkien • eomund • eofor
If you've ever wondered what was so special about Theoden, there may be an answer to your question. We can study the world in which Theoden lived to learn a little more about him.
theoden • edoras • tolkien • eomund • eofor
Frodo's Temptation and The Wound That Wouldn't Heal
The first part of a reflection and reverie regarding the nature of the One Ring and its unrelenting temptation of Frodo as the Ring-Bearer.
frodo • tolkien • bilbo • ring of power • gandalf
The first part of a reflection and reverie regarding the nature of the One Ring and its unrelenting temptation of Frodo as the Ring-Bearer.
frodo • tolkien • bilbo • ring of power • gandalf
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
Bingo Baggins, Frodo Took and a Hobbit in Wooden Shoes
Wherein the author speaks of Tolkien's decades-long struggle in writing his masterpiece, 'The Lord of the Rings'.
tolkien • anduin • numenor • hobbit • baggins
Wherein the author speaks of Tolkien's decades-long struggle in writing his masterpiece, 'The Lord of the Rings'.
tolkien • anduin • numenor • hobbit • baggins
Frodo's Temptation - the New Lord of Barad-dur
The final installment of the 'Frodo's Temptation' series of articles wherein the author gives in to the temptation to play a round of 'what-if'.
frodo • sam • tolkien • gandalf • sauron
The final installment of the 'Frodo's Temptation' series of articles wherein the author gives in to the temptation to play a round of 'what-if'.
frodo • sam • tolkien • gandalf • sauron
Frodo's Temptation, Frodo's Failure
An examination of what has been called Frodo's failure as a hero.
frodo • ring • sauron • mordor • hobbit
An examination of what has been called Frodo's failure as a hero.
frodo • ring • sauron • mordor • hobbit
Frodo's Temptation; Aragorn's Resistance
The Kings of Numenore succumbed to Sauron's influence. The Nazgul had all been men who had been corrupted by him. Boromir went mad with desire for the One Ring. What enabled Aragorn to resist the temptation to seize the Ring?
aragorn • elrond • elros • rivendell • gandalf
The Kings of Numenore succumbed to Sauron's influence. The Nazgul had all been men who had been corrupted by him. Boromir went mad with desire for the One Ring. What enabled Aragorn to resist the temptation to seize the Ring?
aragorn • elrond • elros • rivendell • gandalf
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
He Shall Be Like a Tree Planted By the Rivers of Water
The trees of Middle-earth reveal Tolkien's deep love for nature's graceful giants. But though the Ents championed the cause of trees in a world of two legged hewers, they seemed to reveal little about themselves. We must magnify Tolkien's words with our imaginations if we are to behold the all the trees in the silent, wild wood.
ents • entwives • entish • aragorn • galadriel
The trees of Middle-earth reveal Tolkien's deep love for nature's graceful giants. But though the Ents championed the cause of trees in a world of two legged hewers, they seemed to reveal little about themselves. We must magnify Tolkien's words with our imaginations if we are to behold the all the trees in the silent, wild wood.
ents • entwives • entish • aragorn • galadriel
The Sauron Strategies: One War to Win Them All, Except...
The second of two essays examining the strategies Sauron employed during the Second and Third Ages. Striving to be like Morgoth, Sauron took on the world. Perhaps he bit off more than he could chew.
sauron • gondor • arnor • lords of the eldar • council of elrond
The second of two essays examining the strategies Sauron employed during the Second and Third Ages. Striving to be like Morgoth, Sauron took on the world. Perhaps he bit off more than he could chew.
sauron • gondor • arnor • lords of the eldar • council of elrond
Under-dogs of Middle-earth
One staple of modern film and fantasy is the tale of the under-dog - the poor bloke for whom there apparently is no hope. JRR Tolkien drew from the ancient texts he studied to craft stories of the under-dogs of Middle-earth.
tolkien • middle-earth • lord of the rings • aragorn • rohan
One staple of modern film and fantasy is the tale of the under-dog - the poor bloke for whom there apparently is no hope. JRR Tolkien drew from the ancient texts he studied to craft stories of the under-dogs of Middle-earth.
tolkien • middle-earth • lord of the rings • aragorn • rohan
Peter Jackson Films 1996 - Present
Peter Jackson's filmography from 1996 to present, listed by year of release and including synopses. Plus a look at future projects for Jackson circa 2008-9
peter jackson filmography • peter jackson recent films • peter jackson future projects • the frighteners film • fellowship of the ring film
Peter Jackson's filmography from 1996 to present, listed by year of release and including synopses. Plus a look at future projects for Jackson circa 2008-9
peter jackson filmography • peter jackson recent films • peter jackson future projects • the frighteners film • fellowship of the ring film
The Quests of Middle-earth
A look at Tolkien's use of quests in his stories, long and short, and of how role-playing games and more recent fantasy stories have departed from Tolkien's ideas.
quest • gilgamesh • j.r.r. tolkien • the lord of the rings • fellowship
A look at Tolkien's use of quests in his stories, long and short, and of how role-playing games and more recent fantasy stories have departed from Tolkien's ideas.
quest • gilgamesh • j.r.r. tolkien • the lord of the rings • fellowship
The Breaking of the One Ring
This is Part 1 of an examination of the meaning of the One Ring in Tolkien's trilogy.
mythology • fantasy • tolkien • middle-earth • psychology
This is Part 1 of an examination of the meaning of the One Ring in Tolkien's trilogy.
mythology • fantasy • tolkien • middle-earth • psychology
Them Dwarves, Them Dwarves, Part II
A continuation of the discussion of Tolkien's Dwarves: their history, culture, and relationships with other peoples.
dwarves • middle-earth • tolkien • eriador • hobbits
A continuation of the discussion of Tolkien's Dwarves: their history, culture, and relationships with other peoples.
dwarves • middle-earth • tolkien • eriador • hobbits
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
Guillermo del Toro Directs Hobbit
Guillermo Del Toro will direct The Hobbit and one further prequel to Peter Jackson's hugely successful trilogy of Lord of the Rings films.
the hobbit • guillermo del toro • del toro directs the hobbit • the hobbit films • the hobbit movies
Guillermo Del Toro will direct The Hobbit and one further prequel to Peter Jackson's hugely successful trilogy of Lord of the Rings films.
the hobbit • guillermo del toro • del toro directs the hobbit • the hobbit films • the hobbit movies
Potter Versus the Ring Trilogy
Though they are both magical quests, J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series and J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings trilogy actually approach magic in very different ways.
harry potter • the lord of the rings • magic • j.k. rowling • j.r.r. tolkien
Though they are both magical quests, J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series and J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings trilogy actually approach magic in very different ways.
harry potter • the lord of the rings • magic • j.k. rowling • j.r.r. tolkien
Ranger For Hire: Have Horse, Will Travel
A discussion of possible locations where Aragorn's people may have lived in Eriador.
aragorn • eriador • tolkien • rangers • dunedain
A discussion of possible locations where Aragorn's people may have lived in Eriador.
aragorn • eriador • tolkien • rangers • dunedain
Hobbit Tales, or Never There And Back Again...
A discussion of some of the other stories Tolkien could have told about Hobbits had he explained their history in greater detail.
hobbits • tolkien • shire • buckland • gondor
A discussion of some of the other stories Tolkien could have told about Hobbits had he explained their history in greater detail.
hobbits • tolkien • shire • buckland • gondor
Orphans in Children's Literature
Orphaned children are a classic feature of children's stories. These children's books feature protagonists whose parents are either dead or missing.
orphans in children's literature • orphans in literature • children's books featuring orphans • books about orphans • orphans as literary device
Orphaned children are a classic feature of children's stories. These children's books feature protagonists whose parents are either dead or missing.
orphans in children's literature • orphans in literature • children's books featuring orphans • books about orphans • orphans as literary device
What's Happening with The Hobbit? Film Preview
There have been many rumors circulating about The Hobbit. Directors, actors, producers, and conceptualization are ever-changing. This article aims to set things straight.
hobbit film • hobbit preview • when hobbit • hobbit movie • peter jackson hobbit
There have been many rumors circulating about The Hobbit. Directors, actors, producers, and conceptualization are ever-changing. This article aims to set things straight.
hobbit film • hobbit preview • when hobbit • hobbit movie • peter jackson hobbit
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
What Can We Expect From the Upcoming Movies?
An initial discussion of what fans can expect from Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings movies.
tolkien • peter jackson • lord of the rings • hobbits • rangers
An initial discussion of what fans can expect from Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings movies.
tolkien • peter jackson • lord of the rings • hobbits • rangers
How did Tolkien actually portray the Rohirrim?
A discussion of how Tolkien portrayed the Rohirrim, comparing and contrasting them with the peoples of the Icelandic sagas and ancient Germanic tribes.
j.r.r. tolkien • middle-earth • rohan • iceland • sagas
A discussion of how Tolkien portrayed the Rohirrim, comparing and contrasting them with the peoples of the Icelandic sagas and ancient Germanic tribes.
j.r.r. tolkien • middle-earth • rohan • iceland • sagas
Tolkien's Middle-earth doesn't look like Medieval Europe
A refutation of the medievalist interpretation of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth.
middle-earth • peter jackson • j.r.r. tolkien • medieval • feudalism
A refutation of the medievalist interpretation of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth.
middle-earth • peter jackson • j.r.r. tolkien • medieval • feudalism
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
Folk Festivals in the New York City Area
Summertime means folk festivals, and within a few hours of New York City are some of the best, sure to make any folkie flip his bandana.
folk festivals • folk festival 2009 • folk festivals new york • clearwater festival • falcon ridge folk festival
Summertime means folk festivals, and within a few hours of New York City are some of the best, sure to make any folkie flip his bandana.
folk festivals • folk festival 2009 • folk festivals new york • clearwater festival • falcon ridge folk festival
J.K. Rowling's Harvard Speech
J.K. Rowling's 2008 Harvard Commencement speech was not only a powerful message to graduates - it touched on the reason we love imaginative literature like Harry Potter.
j.k. rowling's harvard commencement speech • adults reading fairy tales • message of harry potter • themes of harry potter • harry potter's failures
J.K. Rowling's 2008 Harvard Commencement speech was not only a powerful message to graduates - it touched on the reason we love imaginative literature like Harry Potter.
j.k. rowling's harvard commencement speech • adults reading fairy tales • message of harry potter • themes of harry potter • harry potter's failures
Exploring Tolkien's Fourth Age
How Middle-earth might have appeared in the Fourth Age, had J.R.R. Tolkien finished writing The New Shadow.
new shadow • j.r.r. tolkien • middle-earth • borlas • barrow-wights
How Middle-earth might have appeared in the Fourth Age, had J.R.R. Tolkien finished writing The New Shadow.
new shadow • j.r.r. tolkien • middle-earth • borlas • barrow-wights
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
"The Shack," A Man's Experience
"Mack" Phillips has a powerful spiritual experience following the death of his daughter.
the shack • william p. young • wayne jacobsen • brad cummings • visions of god
"Mack" Phillips has a powerful spiritual experience following the death of his daughter.
the shack • william p. young • wayne jacobsen • brad cummings • visions of god
Choosing a Baby Name from Tolkien
JRR Tolkien has inspired a number of parents to call their babies Galadriel and Arwen. Here are some Professor-esque alternatives for Middle-Earth baby names.
baby names tolkien • baby names lotr • baby names lord of the rings • choosing tolkien baby names • elvish names
JRR Tolkien has inspired a number of parents to call their babies Galadriel and Arwen. Here are some Professor-esque alternatives for Middle-Earth baby names.
baby names tolkien • baby names lotr • baby names lord of the rings • choosing tolkien baby names • elvish names
Inspirational Creative Writing Exercises
Need some exercises to get those creative juices flowing? Here are some ideas to make even the least imaginative brain loosen up.
creative writing • exercises • inspire • creative writing ideas • creative writing techniques
Need some exercises to get those creative juices flowing? Here are some ideas to make even the least imaginative brain loosen up.
creative writing • exercises • inspire • creative writing ideas • creative writing techniques
Jackson Takes On Middle Earth
New Line and Peter Jackson undertake "Lord of the Rings" movie project
tolkien • movies • lord of the rings • peter jackson • fantasy
New Line and Peter Jackson undertake "Lord of the Rings" movie project
tolkien • movies • lord of the rings • peter jackson • fantasy
Modern Fairy Tales and Good Versus Evil
From the Lord of the Rings to Harry Potter and the Stars Wars trilogy, modern fairy tales highlight virtue, courage, leadership, and personal sacrifice.
modern fairy tales • virtue and honor in modern fairy tales • tolkien and sacrifice • common themes in modern fairy tales • harry potter and good versus evil
From the Lord of the Rings to Harry Potter and the Stars Wars trilogy, modern fairy tales highlight virtue, courage, leadership, and personal sacrifice.
modern fairy tales • virtue and honor in modern fairy tales • tolkien and sacrifice • common themes in modern fairy tales • harry potter and good versus evil
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
Tolkien Themed Birthday Cake Ideas
Ideas for thrilling the birthday geek with a Middle-Earth novelty cake.
lotr cake ideas • lotr birthday cake ideas • lotr birthday cake • tolkien birthday cake ideas • tolkien birthday cake
Ideas for thrilling the birthday geek with a Middle-Earth novelty cake.
lotr cake ideas • lotr birthday cake ideas • lotr birthday cake • tolkien birthday cake ideas • tolkien birthday cake
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
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