Having trouble choosing between a PC or a console for your LOTR gaming fun? Following Decipher’s RPG and TCG? Check out the havens for updates. [Gaming Havens]
Month: April 2002
Eight film critics from Filmcritic.com attack each other’s reviews, including Chris Null’s negative review of LOTR [More] Thanks to “press clippings queen” Lee for the link.
There’s been some correspondence about whether the outrageously funny translations on certain pirated LOTR DVDs are for real. If you haven’t read the infamous Malaysian translation, here’s your chance. [More]
Emails have been coming in about the Malaysian Pirate Video and the execrable translation (translated back into English for your viewing pleasure on Laine’s site here
One writer said “Laine’s site is a hoax, she made those things up. “However Sonikku writes:
“Nope, the malaysian translation is NOT a hoax. I too have the HK DVD with those same subtitles. If you like I could do a quick capture and upload a small MPEG with some of them, they are hilarious! [Yes, please!]
Example:
Frodo: “Gandalf, I’m giving you the Ring! “
Gandalf: ” Don’t touch me Frodo! “
Pretty much most location names were messed up and the rest was in the style of “All Your Base Are Belong To Us.” [Another classic!]
Another writer, Sandra, agrees: “I have in my possession a screening copy DVD from China with many of the same mis-translations as the “Malaysian” version. (the killer parts took place during the Moria scenes).”
Jenn wrote in and said she’d seen two versions with perfectly acceptable translations, but “Just don’t ask about the ‘Moulin Rouge’ subtitles which included calling Satine ‘Sardine’ the whole way through and turning Christian into Christine!!”
This site explores some of the themes and inspirations behind the movies using art theory and criticism. There’s now a gallery cafe and some new images are discussed: Galadriel, the Balrog, and Frodo’s wound on Weathertop.
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Billy Boyd (Pippin) has been talking on his official website about the Oscars and working on the DVD commentary track. (RealAudio needed) More]