James Bond or Aragorn? Who would you rather be? [More]
Month: February 2003
Janet writes: Ed Burns’ film ‘Ash Wednesday’ with Elijah Wood (Frodo) co-starring was released on DVD/Home video yesterday (February 18). [Order Now] [Shop]
A leading German literature professor says that reading Tolkein’s Lord of the Rings could help prevent war. Thomas Kullmann, a 42-year-old professor from the University of Osnabrueck, said: “If adults read children’s literature more often then we would probably live in a much more peaceful world. [More]
Chino writes: This is regarding the article “Why No Eowyn Action Figure” from Snix. Well, I would like to tell her that she can now relax becuase toybiz is producing figures of both Galadriel and Eowyn! [More] [Shop]
David writes: As part of World Book Day, the prestigious BBC “Today” programme are running a poll to find out which book best sums up our view of what is to be English, Scottish, N. Irish or Welsh. For England, it just has to be the “Lord of the Rings” doesn’t it? All those who agree nominate LOTR to ensure that those literary snobs who still reside at the BBC cannot exclude it from consideration? [More]
Wandering Mage Chichiri writes: Much to my sorrow one of the major thoroughfares in Arlington, Texas has been under heavy construction. In aan effort to avoid traffic delays and the snarled mess I’ve been taking interesting new routes. On one of these sidetrips in the downtown area I noticed that the local playhouse, Theatre Arlington, will soon be running a production of The Hobbit from February 27 through March 9. [More]