The new issue of The New York Times Book Review has an article on Tolkien called “Hobbits in Hollywood.” It’s a curious piece, a mixture of irrelevant commentary and snide condescension. It gave Green Books staffer Turgon indigestion. Read the original article, and then read Turgon’s comments. [ Original Article ] [ Turgon’s Comments ]
Month: April 2001
TheHall of Fire chat room hosts three sessions this weekend to work over what I’d call an awesome topic: Female Characters and Tolkien’s Middle-earth. For details and a time zone near you link here.
Some fans have sent me email asking if the fan artist “Sull” works for WETA Digital. After initially thinking this was insane, I realized, they might be on to something! [More]
David Wenham (Faramir) latest film ‘Moulin Rouge’ has been announced to open the 2001 Cannes film festival.
From Coming Attractions
So we all know April 22nd is Earth Day, but did you know that April 20th is Middle-earth day? Well, neither did I, but in Ringer fan Alec’s school they are celebrating in classic Tolkien style! [More]
Nona at the Compleat Sean Bean sends us her exclusive interview with Boromir himself:
“…I spent 90 minutes in conversation with Sean, during which we chatted about Lord of the Rings and many of Sean’s other projects…as well as a few of the things which are close to his heart…and what scares him 🙂 There are a couple of outstanding questions answered, for everyone who was wondering – what does Boromir sound like…and what about that famous LOTR tattoo….“[More]