Mega-popular and esteemed web critic James Berardinelli has posted his review of ROTK, calling it “not only the best movie of 2003, but the crowning cinematic achievement of the past several years.” Thanks to RangerOfTheEast. [More]

From the Sydney Morning Herald: Someone should tell Liv Tyler that it’s bad manners to win all the lucky draws in life. [More]

Tolkien Author Anne Petty writes: I’ll be doing a book signing as part of the Ft. Myers, Florida, Line Part festivities on Dec. 16. I’ll be signing both “Tolkien in the Land of Heroes” (Cold Spring Press) and “One Ring to Bind Them All” (University of Alabama Press). I’m looking forward to meeting all the south Florida LOTR fans and discussing Tolkien’s works during the party prior to the showing of the three films. Kris Streck is the organizer. [More]

Shot over a 14-month period in 1999 and 2000 in various locations in New Zealand, Mr. Jackson’s homeland, “The Lord of Rings” has not only made a bundle of money (the first two movies in the cycle, “The Fellowship of the Ring” and “The Two Towers,” earned $1.8 billion worldwide), but has also hastened Mr. Jackson’s evolution from cult film auteur (“Heavenly Creatures,” “Meet the Feebles”) to full-fledged Hollywood big shot. !!!SPOILERS!!! [More]