When English don J.R.R. Tolkien wrote this ominous incantation decades ago for his epic trilogy, “The Lord of the Rings,” he certainly never envisioned a zillion moviegoers spellbound in darkness. [More]

Mark S sends us these scans from ‘Hot Tickets’ Magazine. Featuring Orlando Bloom (Legolas) [More]

Mark S sends us these scans from ‘Hot Tickets’ Magazine. Featuring Orlando Bloom (Legolas)

Thanks once again to Mr Tadpole we have word on the next best thing to being there: Howdy,live web cam of Courtenay Place and the Embassy for tonight’s (last) premiere.(!!!)[More]

Everything you’ve read, seen or listened to in the last half-century has been influenced to some degree by Tolkien’s 1,200-page novel. Oh, come on! Not “Star Trek” or “Star Wars.” Not “The Godfather.” Not Led Zeppelin. Not “War and Remembrance.” Not “Dungeons and Dragons.” Well, maybe. [More]

A number of faithful Ringers have sent in notice on the CNN review. Thanks for the news folks! [More]