If it’s Middle Earth specifically for which you yearn, though, you can enjoy the new straight-to-DVD documentary RINGERS: LORD OF THE FANS, which takes a good-natured gander at J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic fantasy series and how it has enthralled millions of readers — and now movie fans — for more than 50 years! ….It’s also a winning look back that offers rich contextualization for both the literary works and the Oscar-winning films! [More]
Category: Fans
‘RINGERS’ is not a film about freaks or even “cultists.” Rather, it’s a lovingly made tribute to a vast community of people — geeks and luminaries alike — who are drawn again and again to the trilogy’s themes of friendship, resilience and hope. And that’s something even Tolkien would have appreciated. [More]
Hands down the ultimate movie magazine from the UK, EMPIRE magazine raves about the affection and fun shown in RINGERS: LORD OF THE FANS (narrated by Manchester’s own Dominic Monaghan) with 4 out of 5 stars! Also reviewed alongside Star Woids, “RINGERS is a fun romp through the whole LOTR phenomenon!” BUYERS BEWARE of an error here, the RINGERS dvd in the UK (Region 2 format) does indeed have TONS of extras, including deleted scenes/interviews, Filmmaker audio commentary, memorable confessionals, and more! Check it out in our Scrapbook. [More]
Who would have guessed that Hef is a Ringer too!? The groundbreaking new film RINGERS: LORD OF THE FANS gets a rating of 3 out of 4 bunnies in the Dec. issue of Playboy magazine (with Marylin Monroe on the cover), hailing it as an “intriguing documentary … from hippies to Led Zeppelin to the movie trilogy!” Check it out in our Scrapbook — don’t worry kids, it’s completely G rated, of course! [More]
The greatest ‘geek’ magazine on the planet, WIRED, has also reviewed RINGERS: LORD OF THE FANS in their December 2005 issue. Praising the sensibility of Tolkien fans worldwide, they declare: “Tolkien’s trilogy wasn’t always a hit with critics… but fans got it instantly!” The magazine scan is here in our Scrapbook. [More]
Calling all web programmers! This is a call to action for one volunteer who can help make a real difference on our film. The team from “Ringers: Lord of the Fans” seeks an advanced web programmer to help maintain our film’s website throughout our Film Festival run over the next several months. Candidates must be proficient with: 1) advanced HTML, 2) Photoshop, 3) cascading style sheets, 4) have a high-speed connection, and 5) working on a Mac system. Please note that this is a volunteer position. If this sounds like you, please email us immediately at: ringers@theonering.net.