Articles related to "J R R Tolkien"
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
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
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
In search of the online Tolkien community
A discussion of how Tolkien fans can help build and promote the online fannish community, with references to some valuable resources.
tolkien fans • webmasters • message boards • online communities • middle-earth
A discussion of how Tolkien fans can help build and promote the online fannish community, with references to some valuable resources.
tolkien fans • webmasters • message boards • online communities • middle-earth
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
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
When is a movie not just a movie?
An examination of the ethnic, moral, and historical issues surrounding The Lord of the Rings, which is occasionally embroiled in a controversy alleging that the book is racist.
star wars • george lucas • peter jackson • tolkien • lord of the rings
An examination of the ethnic, moral, and historical issues surrounding The Lord of the Rings, which is occasionally embroiled in a controversy alleging that the book is racist.
star wars • george lucas • peter jackson • tolkien • lord of the rings
John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (1892-1973)
This month guest author Mark W. Swarthout, contributing editor of a North American Genealogical History site and I exchanged articles. Check out his site at http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/north_american_gene_history Mark writes about J.R.R. Tolkien, who created the fantasy world of Middle Earth. Populated with a memorable spectrum of imaginary characters, from the familiar elves and dwarves to his unique hobbits and orcs. His first book, <I>The Hobbit,</I> was published in 1937 and was eventually followed by <I>The Lord of the Rings,</I> a series of five books published in three volumes. Within these pages, Tolkien's love of trees is a key element, as is his fear of spiders. Since his death in 1973, his children have edited and published additional stories and volumes of his notes. <I>The Fellowship of the Ring</I> will hit the big screen this fall, the first of three films in an epic production of his books
biography • tolkien • tolkein • lord of the rings • the hobbit
This month guest author Mark W. Swarthout, contributing editor of a North American Genealogical History site and I exchanged articles. Check out his site at http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/north_american_gene_history Mark writes about J.R.R. Tolkien, who created the fantasy world of Middle Earth. Populated with a memorable spectrum of imaginary characters, from the familiar elves and dwarves to his unique hobbits and orcs. His first book, <I>The Hobbit,</I> was published in 1937 and was eventually followed by <I>The Lord of the Rings,</I> a series of five books published in three volumes. Within these pages, Tolkien's love of trees is a key element, as is his fear of spiders. Since his death in 1973, his children have edited and published additional stories and volumes of his notes. <I>The Fellowship of the Ring</I> will hit the big screen this fall, the first of three films in an epic production of his books
biography • tolkien • tolkein • lord of the rings • the hobbit
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
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
Notinole from Babylon to Middle-earth
Tolkien researchers haven't overlooked the fundamentals of Tolkien's numerals, but the fundamentals of mathematics in Middle-earth may be easier to discern than previously believed.
babylon • egypt • romans • latin • elvish numerals
Tolkien researchers haven't overlooked the fundamentals of Tolkien's numerals, but the fundamentals of mathematics in Middle-earth may be easier to discern than previously believed.
babylon • egypt • romans • latin • elvish numerals
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
Can Middle Earth Top That Galaxy Far, Far Away?
Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" movie project is stimulating as much excitement as "Star Wars."
lord of the rings • peter jackson • tolkien • movies • web sites
Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" movie project is stimulating as much excitement as "Star Wars."
lord of the rings • peter jackson • tolkien • movies • web sites
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
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
Biblical Creation Is a True Myth
Genesis 1-3, the story of creation, is not about debates over science and evolution. It is a grand, meaning-making mythology, defining and shaping human life.
creation vs. evolution • is genesis literal • is the bible true • christian mythmaking • the meaning of life
Genesis 1-3, the story of creation, is not about debates over science and evolution. It is a grand, meaning-making mythology, defining and shaping human life.
creation vs. evolution • is genesis literal • is the bible true • christian mythmaking • the meaning of life
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
Garn, Garn, It's an Orc's life for me!
A discussion of how Orcs are portrayed, could be portrayed, and perhaps should be portrayed in movies, television, and online gaming systems.
orcs • lord of the rings • mordor • brigands • bandits
A discussion of how Orcs are portrayed, could be portrayed, and perhaps should be portrayed in movies, television, and online gaming systems.
orcs • lord of the rings • mordor • brigands • bandits
Would Sandra Bullock be a good Mrs. Isildur?
Speculations about Isildur's wife and how her life might be portrayed in a movie.
isildur • middle-earth • elendil • sauron • tolkien
Speculations about Isildur's wife and how her life might be portrayed in a movie.
isildur • middle-earth • elendil • sauron • tolkien
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
Which parts of Middle-earth will we not see?
A discussion of several places in Middle-earth which are never seen in either Tolkien's book or Peter Jackson's movies, but of which J.R.R. Tolkien told us much.
belfalas • calenardhon • tharbad • rohan • aldburg
A discussion of several places in Middle-earth which are never seen in either Tolkien's book or Peter Jackson's movies, but of which J.R.R. Tolkien told us much.
belfalas • calenardhon • tharbad • rohan • aldburg
Downloads and Dragons: Look what they've done to Fantasy, ma
A review of the Dungeons and Dragons trailer and how it fits into the emergence of fantasy adventure movies as potential top box office material.
peter jackson • corey solomon • topper lilien • carroll cartwright • dungeons and dragons
A review of the Dungeons and Dragons trailer and how it fits into the emergence of fantasy adventure movies as potential top box office material.
peter jackson • corey solomon • topper lilien • carroll cartwright • dungeons and dragons
The Eagle and Child
The Eagle and Child in Oxford was known affectionately as the "Bird and Baby" by the two men who made it part of literary history: C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien
oxford • literary pub • c.s. lewis • j.r.r tolkien • inklings
The Eagle and Child in Oxford was known affectionately as the "Bird and Baby" by the two men who made it part of literary history: C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien
oxford • literary pub • c.s. lewis • j.r.r tolkien • inklings
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
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
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
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
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
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
Writing Children's Fantasy Novels
Some of literature's most enduring and best loved children's books fit into the fantasy category. This article is a brief introduction to three different styles.
fantasy • writing fantasy • writing books • creative writing • shrek
Some of literature's most enduring and best loved children's books fit into the fantasy category. This article is a brief introduction to three different styles.
fantasy • writing fantasy • writing books • creative writing • shrek
Charting the Shire lines
Why is it that the Hobbits didn't overrun Eriador, and how, exactly, did they end up where they did end up? Their names and the Tale of Years provide a few clues that can provide a greater, if grimmer, picture of Hobbit society and history.
hobbits • history • shire • eriador • harfoots
Why is it that the Hobbits didn't overrun Eriador, and how, exactly, did they end up where they did end up? Their names and the Tale of Years provide a few clues that can provide a greater, if grimmer, picture of Hobbit society and history.
hobbits • history • shire • eriador • harfoots
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
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
Hey guys, how's the weather down there?
A review of the impact that New Zealand's climate may have on filming the "Lord of the Rings" movies, how Peter Jackson may address issues of climate and geography, and what challenges lie ahead for him.
tolkien • lord of the rings • peter jackson • actors • movies
A review of the impact that New Zealand's climate may have on filming the "Lord of the Rings" movies, how Peter Jackson may address issues of climate and geography, and what challenges lie ahead for him.
tolkien • lord of the rings • peter jackson • actors • movies
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
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
Beowulf images return
Check out more concept art for Paramount's upcoming motion-capture movie Beowulf. WARNING: NSFW images below.
beowulf • paramount • robert zemeckis • roger avary • neil gaiman
Check out more concept art for Paramount's upcoming motion-capture movie Beowulf. WARNING: NSFW images below.
beowulf • paramount • robert zemeckis • roger avary • neil gaiman
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
New Line lights His Dark Materials
New Line Cinema greenlights first book in Phillip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy. Script tones down anti-religious references.
his dark materials • film • phillip pullman • new line cinema • lord of the rings
New Line Cinema greenlights first book in Phillip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy. Script tones down anti-religious references.
his dark materials • film • phillip pullman • new line cinema • lord of the rings
Good News for Night Owls
Are you a night owl? If working late and sleeping in suits you best, here are at least four good reasons you can feel better about not being a morning person.
night owl • night owls • staying up late • night owl advantages • night owl benefits
Are you a night owl? If working late and sleeping in suits you best, here are at least four good reasons you can feel better about not being a morning person.
night owl • night owls • staying up late • night owl advantages • night owl benefits
Great Dragon Lit Like Eragon
Eragon and Eldest take flying dragons to new heights, but there's more to Dragon Lit than Paolini. Read these great Pern novels for your school book report or book club.
eragon • eldest • dragon • dragon lit • paolini
Eragon and Eldest take flying dragons to new heights, but there's more to Dragon Lit than Paolini. Read these great Pern novels for your school book report or book club.
eragon • eldest • dragon • dragon lit • paolini
Iceland's Mystical Beings
With Iceland's contrasting and extreme landscapes even a skeptic will wonder about the possibilities of another world's existence
iceland's hidden people • elves • trolls • odin • ymir and the middle earth
With Iceland's contrasting and extreme landscapes even a skeptic will wonder about the possibilities of another world's existence
iceland's hidden people • elves • trolls • odin • ymir and the middle earth
Megan Fox Breaks Hot Chick Mold
Sexy nerd with tattoos lives with a former 90210 star, quotes Shakespeare and is current World's Sexiest Woman. Megan Fox isn't your normal hot chick.
megan fox • transformers • young beauty megan fox • brian austin green • tattooed beauty
Sexy nerd with tattoos lives with a former 90210 star, quotes Shakespeare and is current World's Sexiest Woman. Megan Fox isn't your normal hot chick.
megan fox • transformers • young beauty megan fox • brian austin green • tattooed beauty
Ted Dekker's 'Chosen'
Ted Dekker's latest series is worthy of a place alongside Tolkien's Lord of the Rings and Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia.
ted dekker • lost books of history • chosen • juvenile fiction • fiction
Ted Dekker's latest series is worthy of a place alongside Tolkien's Lord of the Rings and Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia.
ted dekker • lost books of history • chosen • juvenile fiction • fiction
Call Me Prolific
Science fiction and fatasy author Michael Swanwick talks about writing flash fiction, Croatia, and what's coming next.
michael swanwick • science fiction • fantasy • writing • flash fiction
Science fiction and fatasy author Michael Swanwick talks about writing flash fiction, Croatia, and what's coming next.
michael swanwick • science fiction • fantasy • writing • flash fiction
Babylon 5 vs. Lord of the Rings
Comparing Babylon 5 and Lord of the Rings
similarities • coincidences • plots • characters
Comparing Babylon 5 and Lord of the Rings
similarities • coincidences • plots • characters
Andrew Peterson: The Far Country
In the category of It's Never Too Late to Recognize Beauty, I offer up Andrew Peterson's "The Far Country" with deep apologies for my inexcusable tardiness.
andrew peterson • the far country • ben shive • christian indie rock • christian folk music
In the category of It's Never Too Late to Recognize Beauty, I offer up Andrew Peterson's "The Far Country" with deep apologies for my inexcusable tardiness.
andrew peterson • the far country • ben shive • christian indie rock • christian folk music
The Ten Best Films of 2001: Ten to Six
Putting together my ten best films of 2001 was not the easy task it usually is, but ultimately I was able to arrange my list of the ten best film achievements for this past year. In this two part series concluding Monday before the Oscar Nominations are announced, I reveal them all and my reasons for selecting them. Today, numbers 10 through 6.
ten best • bully • shrek • the lord of the rings • the fellowship of the ring
Putting together my ten best films of 2001 was not the easy task it usually is, but ultimately I was able to arrange my list of the ten best film achievements for this past year. In this two part series concluding Monday before the Oscar Nominations are announced, I reveal them all and my reasons for selecting them. Today, numbers 10 through 6.
ten best • bully • shrek • the lord of the rings • the fellowship of the ring
And Now, The News: Update for August 1999
Who's doing what with whom when.
movies • news • briefs • update • lord of the rings
Who's doing what with whom when.
movies • news • briefs • update • lord of the rings
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