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Speaking of Legolas...
An examination of the character of Legolas, and the possible clues Tolkien may have left concerning Legolas' age.
legolas • gimli • aragorn • gandalf • thranduil

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

Who Is Like the Wise Elf?
An examination of what Tolkien may have meant in referring to the lords of the Eldar as 'the Wise'.
the wise • elven-wise • lords of the eldar • luthien tinuviel • earendil

How to Plait a Herringbone Braid
Herringbone braids last for a long time, are great for men's braids and biker's braids, and are easy to plait once you learn the technique.
herringbone braid • fishbone braid • fishtail plait • how to herringbone braid hair • how to make a biker's braid

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

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

Myth, Monomyth and Middle-earth
This month’s article should be considered the preface to an on-going examination of the value of Tolkien’s Middle-earth writings.
myth • middle-earth • tolkien • joseph campbell • hero

The Wild, Wild, Wood-elf West
A discussion of the complex history of the Wood-elves, exploring their roots and various cultural sources.
wood-elves • silvan elves • eldar • noldor • minyar

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

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

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

The Other Way 'Round
J.R.R. Tolkien learned about philology and mythology through the study of Greek literature. What does Middle-earth owe to his lifelong interest in the Classics? How did he bring classical and medieval literature and poetry together to create a modern literary tradition which he so uniquely defines?
beowulf • the fall of troy • the iliad • the epic cycle • homer

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

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

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

Celeborn Unplugged
Taking another look at Celeborn, we find he is not quite so cut-and-dried as his detractors would have us believe. But is what Tolkien told us about Celeborn nearly as important as what he implied?
celeborn • galadriel • fangorn forest • treebeard • lothlorien

Look what they've done to Middle-earth, Ma
An assessment of Peter Jackson's Internet preview for the upcoming Lord of the Rings movies and how it reflects the accuracy (or inaccuracy) of the films in portraying Middle-earth.
middle-earth • tolkien • jackson • lord of the rings • lotr

Types of Braids for Hair
Different hair braiding styles and looks, from regal crown braids to bikers' braids, lace braids to medieval 5-strand plaits.
types of braids • types of braids for hair • heidi braids • types of plaits • different ways to braid hair

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

The Manly Men of Myth and Middle-Earth
How much were Tolkien's heroes like the heroes of the ancient Greeks, Hebrews, and Germans? Did Beowulf really serve as a model for any of Middle-earth's men of action? Tolkien is believed to have revived some of the ancient epic traditions, but his heroes display a surprising humility when compared to classic examples.
beowulf • aragorn • eomer • hurin • turin

Why Is Lord of the Rings So Popular?
This article is for the Tolkien event. It is about why Lord of the Rings is so popular.

Does Barliman Have a Beard? And Other Important Fannish Issues
Some of Middle-earth's greatest conflicts are fought among the fans and critics of J.R.R. Tolkien. Who is right? Who is wrong? What will be the next great debate? And who will turn up that long-desired recipe for lembas?
j.r.r. tolkien • christopher tolkien • the lord of the rings • the hobbit • the silmarillion

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

Mother-less Heroes
An examination of the significance of the commonality of Tolkien’s ‘Mother-less Heroes’.
tolkien • frodo • aragorn • gandalf • elves

How to Make a Lace Braid
Lace braids are fashionable, stylish and easy. These step-by-step instructions show you how to braid your own French or Dutch lace braid.
lace braid • french lace braid • dutch lace braid • braid across top of head • headband braid

Is That an Orc in Your Pocket, Or Are You Just Happy to Be Evil?
In classic story-teller fashion, J.R.R. Tolkien used good and evil in Middle-earth to reflect human ambitions and failings.
good and evil • orcs • men • elves • nargothrond

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

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

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

Review: Hellboy II: The Golden Army
Four years after the first film version of the extremely popular Dark Horse Comics, acclaimed director Guillermo Del Toro returns in force with Hellboy II. 8/10
hellboy ii the golden army • hellboy 2 film review • ron perlman hellboy • selma blair hellboy liz sherman • doug jones abe sapien hellboy

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

It's All in the Family: The Elweans and Ingweans
The first of two essays examines the Eldarin genealogies and whether it is possible to state definitively who was related to whom and how. The Ingweans and Elweans are the royal families of the Vanyar and Sindar.
ingwe • elwe thingol • the book of lost tales • the ruin of doriath • christopher tolkien

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

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

AFI Names Top Ten Fantasy Films of All Time
The American Film Institute has come out with a ranking of the top ten fantasy films of all time. Number one pick is the 1939 "Wizard of Oz" which is "Over the Rainbow."
top 100 films of all time • american film institute • aft • fantasy movies • the wizard of oz

Love movies? Then you need Movie Magic
Being a loyal fantasy and Lord of the Rings fan I had to pick up a copy of Movie Magic when on the cover page it stated “Sneak preview! The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.”
lord of the rings • movie magic • return of the king • harry potter • movie trilogy

Elves in Fantasy
This week's article explores the mythical elves in Fantasy.
elves • magical • immortal

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

Snoopy Versus the Lord of the Nazgul
How J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings 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

The Beginning and Ending of Trees
Trees, tall and short, grow silently in backyards, parks and hills. These beautiful, towering organisms have been around since the beginning of time. People love trees, sometimes worship them, and other times obliterate all the trees they can. What is it with trees?
beginning ending trees • sharon west • history trees • knowledge good evil • grove

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

Beorning questions...
Where the Beornings may have come from, and what they may have been like as a people...
beorn • beornings • gandalf • bilbo • thorin

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

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

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

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

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

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

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