In the last chapter we discussed from The Hobbit, Tolkien makes hisfeelings concerning Goblins, and the machines and…
Continue ReadingIn the last chapter we discussed from The Hobbit, Tolkien makes his
feelings concerning Goblins, and the machines and devices they are
responsible for, quite clear. In The Lord of the Rings we are treated to more of the authors dislike of machinery. Here we find the fallen wizard Saruman, who tinkers in explosive devices and has a ‘mind of wheels and metal’.[More]
The Company set off into the Mountains and Bilbo Baggins finds that the storms and the cold are something quite different from anything he’s ever experienced in his safe little Shire. Seeking shelter in a cave from the storm and the rock throwing Stone Giants, they discover that there are even worse dangers lurking in the Misty Mountains.[More]
Glad to be alive the Company follow Gandalfs lead towards ‘The last homely house’, the residence of Elrond; a descendant from elves and ‘heroes of the North’. To the sound of singing elves they arrive in the fair valley of Rivendell, and the travellers are happy to get to a place of rest, though there is a history of conflict between the Dwarves and the Elves that must be disregarded.[More]
Thorin & Company set off on their adventure. Bilbo Baggins comes along wandering down the Road not knowing how greatly doing so will change his future and what an impact his journey will make on all of Middle-Earth.[More]
Oscar night is almost upon us and with 11 nominations Peter Jacksons ‘The Return of the King’ is the big favorite. Of course we will debate, speculate and discuss all about what chances ‘our guys’ have in #thehalloffire. Will ‘The Return of the King’ win the Best Movie award? Will Peter Jackson finally get his Best Director Oscar? And what’s this years competition like?[More]
Bilbo Baggins is smoking his pipe and minding his own business when one day the wizard Gandalf arrives at his front door. Gandalf asks if Bilbo would be interested in going on an adventure, but Bilbo declines. He invites the wizard to come over for tea some time so as not to seem rude, but excuses himself not wanting anything to do with adventures. The next afternoon his doorbell rings and a Dwarf pushes past him and sits down to eat by Bilbos table. He’s followed promptly by 12 others of his kind and Gandalf. An unexpected party begins.[More]
