Downfallen West tips Ringers to this neatish event: The McMenamins Kennedy School (an old primary/elementary school converted into a hotel/brewery-pub/restaurant/theater complex) is having a celebration of JRRT’s 112th birthday on Saturday. [More]
Day: January 1, 2004
Greetings, Quickbeam here. Please enjoy the wonderful new ROTK film review by Tookish in our monthly magazine for all JRRT enthusiasts: GREEN BOOKS.
We also have film reviews (and non-reviews) by Anwyn — and Tehanu — and even myself — with more coming soon from Ostadan, respected in circles of Tolkien scholarship for over 35 years. Join us as we explore the WORDS and WORLDS of Tolkien.
I know it’s biased of me, but may this be one of many for PJ! Thank you Art Gecko for the news. [More]
Ringer Shalini reports that Time ranks Return of the King the number one film of 2003: [More]
As a Law & Order addict, I find myself watching TNT quite often and I am used to seeing the TNT-specific ‘TNT Knows Drama’ commercials. These ads feature L&O cast explaining how Law & Order defines drama. Imagine my surprise when a commercial, in the very same format/style, begins with Peter Jackson! Jackson and some cast and crew (including Sean Astin and Ian McKellen) explain how The Lord of the Rings also defines ‘drama.’ Thanks to Shawna from BagEndInn.com we have a wmv file to show you! Contact me at calisuri@theonering.net if you have a quicktime version. [WMV download]
It’s beginning to look a lot like …Oscar season. Forget the tree trimming and Christmas caroling. The season for Hollywood’s highest honor has kicked into high gear. And with the front-runners emerging, the race is shaping up to be highly competitive. Among the potential nominees, there are many high-wattage stars who’ve never taken home a statuette. [More]