If you’re looking for an enriching and restful weekend in the company of seekers and Christians of many traditions who share an interest in the life and legacy of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, this is the conference for you. In the intimate woodland setting of Camp Allen Retreat and Conference Center, learn more about how Lewis and Tolkien wrestled with their times and ultimately created great works of fiction, apologetics, and other writings on spirituality that continue to speak to us today in wonderful and winsome ways. [More]
Day: October 19, 2004
Liane writes: I’m a journalist (I’ve written for Entertainment Weekly, the LA Times, etc.) currently writing a book about the influence of pop culture on our lives, and I’m hoping to interview a LOTR fan, preferably one located in or around Los Angeles. [More]
Liane writes: I’m a journalist (I’ve written for Entertainment Weekly, the LA Times, etc.) currently writing a book about the influence of pop culture on our lives, and I’m hoping to interview a LOTR fan, preferably one located in or around Los Angeles,
I’m looking for someone who can go beyond simply explaining why the books and/or films are entertaining. I’m hoping to find someone who can articulate why LOTR resonates deeply with them on a personal level, and has a story to tell about it. Has Frodo’s fortitude in the face of insurmountable odds ever been an inspiration, for example? Have sites like this one helped you create lasting friendships (or even romantic relationships) that you would have never discovered otherwise? Do you feel the books and/or films have changed the way you view the world in any way?
I should note – I’m only looking for ONE LOTR fan, and that person has an entire chapter devoted to their story, so it requires a little bit of time (most of the interview is conducted via e-mail, with an in-person interview at a later date) and reflection. Also, I am currently working with a professional photographer, though it’s undecided as yet how many people will be photographed for the book.
If you’re interested, please contact me at journachick@aol.com and tell me a little bit about why LOTR is important to you (and, of course, let me know if you have any questions). Thanks! Liane
This week on DVD Tuesday we present you two David Wenham films, ‘Van Helsing’ & ‘After the Deluge’. Helsing primarily stars Hugh Jackman as the legenday monster hunter, Wenham plays Carl, Helsing’s version of ‘Q’ from the Bond films. [Van Helsing Widescreen Edition] [Van Helsing Fullscreen Edition]
Also be sure to check out After the Deluge starring LOTR alums David Wenham and Hugo Weaving. The drama follows the stories of the four men of the Kirby family. [After the Deluge on Amazon.com]
The folks from Houghton Mifflin write: To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the original U.S. publication of The Fellowship of the Ring on October 21, bookstores around the country will be hosting special LOTR events, including trivia games, costume contests, and other activities. See the complete list of participating stores below. [More]
Ringer Spy Emma sends along images of Christopher Lee who recently attended the London premiere of ‘Finding Neverland’. [More]