Perhaps it’s no surprise that Sean Astin grew up to be a furry-footed Hobbit, considering that his parents are cultish pop culture icons themselves. Astin’s mother is Patty Duke, once known as America’s kookiest clone. [More]
Month: January 2003
Recent internet rumors hitting our mailboxes have Billy Boyd recently married, nothing can be further from the turth, here is what our sources very close to Billy tell us: I can confirm that Billy has not ever been married, Ever. Nor does he have any kids. Nor is he planning to give up acting for his music.
As of Saturday, January 11th, we have sold 500 tickets to “Two Towers – One Party.” That leaves only 300 to go! Don’t miss your opportunity to be a part of the premiere Tolkien event of the year! Purchase Tickets
McKellen is currently at the heart of one of the most successful and critically acclaimed movie franchises of all time. He’s become a pop icon, thanks to his turn as the wizard Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, the second installment of which—The Two Towers— opened in theaters last month and is still doing a brisk business. [More]
No single character from Two Towers has caused more controversy than the writing of Faramir. Some people have been outraged enough to brand it “character assassination”. Keeping in mind that there’s much more of Faramir to come in RoTK, what do we think so far?
The Movie Characterisation of Faramir. Success or Failure?
Is Faramir off-base and miscast, as some have suggested, or have Jackson and Boyens brought onto the spotlight the darkness within and desperate desire for his father’s approval? What can we expect to see in Return of the King? And regardless, does Jackson’s interpretation enhance or detract from Two Towers? [More]
No single character from Two Towers has caused more controversy than the writing of Faramir. Some people have been outraged enough to brand it “character assassination”. Keeping in mind that there’s much more of Faramir to come in RoTK, what do we think so far? The Movie Characterisation of Faramir. Success or Failure? [More]