TolkienMovies.com - Lord of the Rings movie news, photos, rumors, and more

Home
Words - News stories
People - Cast and characters
Images - Image gallery
Links - Related sites
Forum - Moderated debate forum
Submit Article
My Account
Register
Debate (2012)
Debate (2011)
Debate (2010)
Debate (2009)
Debate (2008)
Debate (2007)
Debate (2006)
Debate (2005)
Debate (2004)
Debate (2003)
Debate (2002)
Debate (2001)
Debate (2000)
Debate (1999)


Debate (2001)

12-30-01: Well Worth the Wait by Simon G.
"I too am from Australia, and this was my second time I've seen the movie..."

12-30-01: The Bashing Starts by P. Megson
"I suppose that it is inevitable that with any seminal work that some people..."

12-30-01: Blown Out of the Water by Khallandra
"Having just seen it twice (I'm in Oz too) I am still blown out of the water..."

12-30-01: Aragorn's Story by John R.
"One unexpected significant change in the story pertained to Aragorn."

12-28-01: It Was Worth the Wait by Veronica M.
"I'm from Australia so I had to wait an additional week till 'The Fellowship of..."

12-28-01: Anduril and Other Matters by Brett C.
"Here in Australia the movie has only just opened,and I saw it twice..."

12-26-01: Who Cares? by Ray C.
"It's Christmas Day here in Australia, 6:30pm to be precise and I'm going..."

12-26-01: The Movie by D. Dodson
"I've been reading some of the critiques and there is a point that perhaps..."

12-24-01: Response to 'Go Away Critics' by Jeff C.
"OK, Anthony, if it wasn't for the LOTR book fans, then the movie would..."

12-23-01: Arwen... More to Come? by Lisa C.
"Just saw the Movie and all I can say is WOW! Can you say Oscar: I think..."

12-23-01: Go Away Critics by Anthony T.
"I have one thing to say to all people who are going to throw a tantrum..."

12-23-01: A Brief Review by Everett V.
"I have now seen FotR twice, and both times I have come out of the theater..."

12-22-01: In Support of Raw by Aziz A.
"I am in support of all the staments made in the artical 'Raw' and I have..."

12-22-01: Cutting vs. Gutting by Jean-Pierre M.
"I saw the film 12/19/01. A real dissappointment. Not so much for the cuts..."

12-21-01: Re: Medieval or Before? by David C.
"Hmm, if I'm not mistaken, it says somewhere in one of Tolkien's books..."

12-21-01: My Review and It Is Raw by Jeff C.
"Just got back from seeing LOTR, a day late, but scheduling problems..."

12-20-01: My Review by John R.
"A wonderful, astonishing movie. The enhanced Arwen character did not..."

12-20-01: Film vs. Novel by Erik T.
"In all the debate about casting, omissions, etc., few seem to keep in..."

12-20-01: Medieval or Before? by Warrior Alien
"As with everybody else here, I am a Lord of the Rings fan and am going..."

12-19-01: Re: Actor Choices by David T.
"What? Of course, elven actors are debateable, though I don't know how..."

12-19-01: What Is It With...? by Skylar I.
"I have noticed a distressing tendency for people to belabor things that..."

12-18-01: LOTR by Disney (G) 90mins by Jacob W.
"Just to further make the point (from my previous debate contribution) of..."

12-17-01: Actor Choices by Jean P.
"In fairness to Peter Jackson, I'll keep my criticisms to the facts rather..."

12-17-01: Arwen is 'Essential' Says Tolkien Himself by Chris P.
"There has been a lot of talk about the role that the character of Arwen will..."

12-17-01: Note to Dean R. by Gina Marie
"I have one question to ask you Dean. Have you read The Trilogy? If you..."

12-15-01: Femenist Intervention = Arwen by Dean R.
"Okay just by looking at the comercials for LoTR Arwen's part is obviously..."

12-14-01: Well, This Is It! by A Rag's Horn
"Just wanna tell you all I was yesterday evening at the very-special..."

12-14-01: Re: Who Cares About Christopher Tolkien? by Jacob W.
"Just adding my few cents' worth as well... like Anthony, I have been..."

12-14-01: Help! Eye of Sauron by David T.
"Hello, I need some help with a debate I'm having with a few of my 'friends.'"

12-14-01: Reserving Judgement by Charles W.
"I too have deep reservations about the changes in Lord of The Rings."

12-12-01: Who Cares About Christopher Tolkien? by Anthony T.
"Well, I just thought I'd throw my few cents worth in here! Just like millions..."

12-12-01: Good Versus Evil by Jacob W.
"I know it is politically correct to say that (to paraphrase Peter Jackson)..."

12-12-01: Arwen and Goldberry by Shoaib N.
"I have got to agree with almost everybody that expanding the role of Arwen..."

12-12-01: Galadriel: Reply to Lee C. by John R.
"We should look on the bright side whenever possible, considering that..."

12-09-01: Arwen (Ad Nauseam) -- In Response to Chris S. by Lee C.
"Christopher, I definitely agree with you on the subject of Arwen's role being..."

12-07-01: Arwen, an Omen of Things to Come? by Christopher S.
"While everyone expects some changes adapting a movie from a novel..."

12-07-01: Re: Eowyn by Sonojon
"Miranda Otto was cast as Eowyn so it looks as though her character will..."

12-06-01: Eowyn: Gina T. is Right by John R.
"Gina T. is correct that Eowyn is the true warrior-maiden of the trilogy."

12-04-01: Eowyn: The Real Woman by Gina T.
"Okay, I've tired to remain calm and I said I wasn't going to speak on it."

12-03-01: So Much For New Line's Commitment by Totikus
"The web page of Intercom has an official announcement regarding the..."

12-02-01: Arwen Worry... Important? by David T.
"I should wonder why all I hear about is Arwen-this, Arwen-that; the small..."

11-28-01: The Movie Has to be Made by Toodle
"I'm as big a fan as anyone of the Tolkein books and world and I am also..."

11-28-01: Getting Worried by John R.
"I was hoping that the movie will be a dramatic adventure. But from watching..."

11-28-01: Eowyn? by Geomund
"Where oh where is Eowyn? Has any- one seen any pictures of her? I find..."

11-27-01: Praying to Eru by Joe C.
"Well all, I hope and pray to Eru the one that Arwen is not some sword..."

11-26-01: Turning Over by Tom V.
"Tolkien must be turning over in his grave. I was hoping Jackson was going..."

11-26-01: TV Guide 'Band of Power...' by David T.
"Ick... eww... sickeningly gross! How terrible! How tacky! I can't pick words..."

11-13-01: Jackson's Bain by John S.
"There is great conflict in being an enormous fan of literature as well..."

11-10-01: Lukewarm Soundtrack by Nam N.
"I'm kind of luke warm about the sound track. It seems to be constant..."

11-07-01: The Beef About Arwen by Michael W.
"If Jackson can 'beef up' the role of Arwen without hurting the premise..."

09-18-01: Copyright Law and Box Office Issues by Steve L.
"Thanks, Trudy, for all the great copyright info. I'm not sure whether to..."

09-18-01: A Tentative Choice Under Constraint by Steve L.
"Well, if I MUST choose only one scene as my favorite and from among..."

09-17-01: Copyright Info by Trudy S.
"With the time lag in this forum (as opposed to the message boards) this..."

09-17-01: Trouble for FotR Box Office in US? by Leonard S.
"The following news could cause a boycott of FOTR in the US since FOTR..."

09-17-01: Fave Scenes by Rich H.
"Thanks for responding on the above subject Steve L - over the course of..."

09-17-01: The Law Re: Copyright Duration by Steve L.
"I just did a bit of quick research to try to find some hard facts concerning..."

09-14-01: Can We Call a Truce On This Issue? by Steve L.
"Sophie, your response to my article is far more emotional than mine..."

09-14-01: Response to Sophie L.'s Response by Ray C.
"Sophie, you really should go back again and look at what you wrote..."

09-13-01: Response to Steve L. by Sophie L.
"I am unable to comprehend what your problem is. Your highly emotional..."

09-12-01: More Productive Discussion by Steve L.
"This is a response to "Calm Down," by Richard H.  Right on! So, your..."

09-12-01: What? You Didn't Mean 'Plagiarism?' by Steve L.
"Okay, I looked at your article again. You say now, "I DID NOT [accuse]..."

09-04-01: The Recent Poll Question by Jon S.
"As a regular visitor to this site, i was intigued by the new poll question..."

09-04-01: Plagierism, etc. by Cicily T.
"First of all, I think some of you actually need to go back and read what..."

09-04-01: Reply to An_Orc by Stacy B.
"Hello Orc. Huh boy! I thought that one had been quietly ignored, but..."

08-31-01: On Second Thoughts... by Sophie L.
"Regarding what I said in my previous post...well, I apologize for how..."

08-31-01: In Response to Stacy B. by An_Orc
"Now this is certainly the best one I've read in a long time. It's quite new to..."

08-31-01: Calm Down by Richard H.
"Come on people - plagiarism?!? I can't believe this is even being discussed."

08-30-01: Interpretation is NOT Plagiarism by Steve L.
"This is a brief response to an article submitted yesterday concerning..."

08-30-01: Okay, So I Overreacted a Little by Steve L.
"After writing a note here yesterday, I visited the official movie site again..."

08-30-01: Regarding Changes and Plagiarism by Sophie L.
"Officially, Cicily, what Peter Jackson is doing can't be called plagiarism..."

08-29-01: Artistic License or Plagerism? by Cicily T.
"Hi there. I am wondering what everyone thinks in regards to works of..."

08-29-01: Artistic License or Plagerism? by Cicily T.
"Hi there. I am wondering what everyone thinks in regards to works of..."

08-28-01: Dreaded Changes to the Story by Steve L.
"I feel extremely sad when I read about the changes that are being made..."

08-28-01: Tom, Eowyn and Arwen by Richard H.
"Hello! First I'd like to thank everyone for making constructive replies to..."

08-28-01: This is Getting Pathetic by Jamie B.
"To Dana F. What is a movie?  I mean what is it to you?  Do you really..."

08-27-01: What's Up With Arwen? by Bojana
"Ok, I hear that there's going to be a lot of changes about Arwen's..."

08-27-01: The Point of This? by Dana F.
"First, in regard to Richard H. saying that Tom Bombadil was merely..."

08-26-01: Other Concerns by C. Russell
"The absence of Tom Bombadil doesn't bother me as much as other..."

08-26-01: Tom Wouldn't Work on the Silver Screen by Anonymous
"Yes, I agree that Tom would not be a good fit on the silver screen."

08-24-01: Give Jackson a Break by Jeff S.
"I just read the post about Tom Bombadil being taken out. Sure, it would..."

08-24-01: Good Riddance Tom by Richard H.
"Sad that Tom 'Bumbling' Bombadil has been left out? Not me! I hated..."

08-22-01: Tom's Out? by Davor V.
"One of the most interesting and misterious caracters of the whole trilogy..."

08-21-01: Re: Apology, Correction, Reply by Sophie L.
"Thanks for the apology, Stacy B. You have a quite legitimate point..."

08-20-01: Submission by Sophie L.
"To Corey D., Paul M., and Greg M., I cede your point - variously..."

08-20-01: Apology, Correction, Reply by Stacy B.
"H'lo again. Sophie, I think I must owe you an apology as well, because..."

08-19-01: Art vs. Commerce: A Grey Area by Greg M.
"Stacey B. is worried at "the adaptation of an artistic enterprise into a..."

08-19-01: To Those Who Denounce 20th Century Media by Jamie B.
"But *sniff* *sniff* I don't want them to pervert my beloved book by making..."

08-19-01: Wow is Right: Response to Close Mindedness by Corey D.
"Here, here, Paul, Stacy... Some of you people are sooo close-minded."

08-18-01: PG-13 is Good News by John R.
"If the report is true that the movie will have a PG-13 rating, then this..."

08-18-01: To Stacy B. by Sophie L.
"Since I was not intending to sound like the zealot on a witch hunt or..."

08-18-01: LOTR Movie and Books by Stavros G.
"Lord Of The rings is a great book. In the film changes were made."

08-17-01: Response and Question for Sophie L. by Stacy B.
"Wow. I'd say it again, but it'd be melodramatic. If you really think that..."

08-16-01: Response to Sophie L. by Paul M.
"I was rather amused to read that Sophie L. will definitely NOT see the..."

08-15-01: A Few Replies by Sophie L.
"To Jason B. - In response to your statement that the curiosity will be..."

08-14-01: This is Getting Boring by Jason B.
"Please, people! This debate has been going on for more than a year."

08-13-01: Arwen a Rock Star's Daughter? by Jamie B.
"You know, it's not so much the expansion of Arwen's character that..."

08-13-01: Why Are We Still Arguing About Bombadil? by Stacy B.
"This isn't actually a rant piece, in case you felt an allergy attack coming on."

08-12-01: More on Tom by Corey D.
"So, hey, sorry about that folks, but my last forum seemed to have lost..."

08-12-01: Everything's Just Utter Sadness by Bjørn Torske
"To read that Tom is taken out, well, I'll just have to say what I always..."

08-09-01: HP, Bombadil, Arwen, AND Bakshi by Louie V.
"I've really enjoyed the discussion about ol' Tom here. I'm fully aware of..."

08-09-01: More Bombadil by Chad G.
"Tom was always a favorite of mine, too... when I was a kid. I also really..."

08-09-01: Response to Chad's Bombadil Essay by Stacy B.
"There are a couple of things to be said here that you might want to..."

08-09-01: Arwen: No Need for Change by Greg M.
"Some have claimed that the (probable) changes to the role of Arwen in..."

08-08-01: Cannes Footage in Brazil by Mauricio K.
"I just knew that a friend of mine went to the screening of the Cannes 26..."

08-08-01: The Issue of Poor Tom Bombadil by Corey D.
"I've been, it seems like, forever trying to convince people why they should..."

08-08-01: HP, Bombadil, and Arwen by Stephanie C.
"Well, we've gotten some good discussion going here! Re: Harry Potter..."

08-08-01: Re: Bombadil vs. Arwen by Jim W.
"First of all, I just wanted to say that I agreed with you entirely. I would..."

08-07-01: Tom Bombadil by Chad Z.
"I have not followed the debate (here or elsewhere) concerning Tom..."

08-07-01: Release Date in Brazil by Mauricio K.
"Hi. I'm trying for the second time to post something in this debate. Well..."

08-07-01: Thanks to Jim W. for Release Date by Gabriel V.
"Hi, thank you for your answer. Yes, probably the brazilian tolkien's fans..."

08-07-01: Bombadil vs. Arwen by Geri A.
"The claims supporting Peter Jackson's cutting of Tom Bombadil are..."

08-06-01: Harry Potter? What? by Justin S.
"Regarding the article comparing harry potter and The Lord of The Rings."

08-06-01: Polish Release Date for Gabriel by Jim W.
"I'm not sure about Brazil, but I did find out that the realease date in Poland..."

08-06-01: Re: More Bombadil by Rich P.
"As far as I can see the arguements for the inclusion of Bombadil as a..."

08-06-01: Scene Cutting by Neil G.
"Hi. This is about the cutting of material from the films. We all are aware..."

08-03-01: More Bombadil by Stephanie C.
"Hi there! Just thought the other side should be represented in the recent..."

07-23-01: About Release Date in Brazil by Gabriel V.
"Hi Lotr lovers! I'm a Brazilian fan of Tolkien´s works and since 1999 I've..."

07-23-01: More Bombadil by Louie V.
"My money is still on Peter Jackson donning the yellow boots and the blue..."

07-19-01: Response to Movies and Maps Question by Corey D.
"Hey, Ben.  From what I've heard and read, and their are quite a number..."

07-19-01: Re: Movies and Maps by Roberto C.
"I agree when Ben wrote that the insider's question was bad answered."

07-19-01: About Bombadil by Jim W.
"I completely agree with Renee L. about the exclusion of the Barrow-downs..."

07-17-01: Leaving Out Bombadil by Renee L.
"I am very sorry to hear that the character of Tom Bombadil will be left out..."

07-17-01: Movies and Maps by Ben
"An insider question on this month's e!online's 'Force of Hobbit' has raised..."

07-13-01: Sauron Never Touched the Elves' Rings by Louie V.
"To Corey D.'s 'Question of the Rings': The Elves developed the skill at..."

07-13-01: Response to Corey D. on the Rings by Nathan K.
"If you want information on the background of the rings, the Silmarillion is..."

07-13-01: Sauron Creating the Rings? by Derek McG.
"Would someone please tell me where this idea came from that Sauron..."

07-12-01: Question of the Rings by Corey D.
"I'm not understanding any of the banter about the rings here. My following..."

07-12-01: Use of Little People by Trudy S.
"I agree with Jim W. that it would be a mistake to purposely fill the Hobbit..."

07-11-01: Orc Talk and English: An Aesthetic Complaint by Stacy B.
"As of this very moment, I am adding flame-resistant cables to my little..."

07-11-01: The Seven and the Nine by Michael G.W.
"Tolkien implies that the 'nine' and the 'seven' were not forged by the..."

07-11-01: The Rings of Power by Obi-Gandalf Olorin
"At the time of the forging of the Rings of Power, Sauron cast a fair image..."

07-10-01: Response to RingGirl by Jim W.
"I agree that the hobbits don't look exactly the way I (or probably Tolkien..."

07-10-01: Re: Todd K. by Derek McG.
"The only ring forged by Sauron was the One Ring.  The Three, Seven..."

07-09-01: Re: The Purpose of the Ring by Todd K.
"As I recall, Sauron forged nineteen rings to give to dwarves, men, and..."

07-09-01: Glorfindel, Arwen, and Bombadil by Pam
"I kept looking in the cast list for Glorfindel's character and hoping that..."

07-09-01: Essay Response to Casting Debate by The RingGirl
"We all have a wonderful privilege within this site to express our praises..."

07-06-01: Re: The Purpose of the Ring by Derek McG.
"After reading Nina R's post, I went back and re-read the passages from..."

07-05-01: The Purpose of the Ring by Nina R.
"It has been a while since i read the books and there might have been..."

07-05-01: Re: Regarding Warfare by Obi-Gandalf Olorin
"In reference to Gror's comments on armour type and usage, I believe he..."

07-01-01: Good Points, Bad Points by Dean R.
"First I would like to say that I am very impressed with the response to..."

07-01-01: Gimli and the Ring? by Jeff C.
"After viewing the real audio clip of Davis talking about Gimli, I have to..."

07-01-01: Some Observations Regarding Warfare by Gror
"I remain both thrilled and concerned with online images from the..."

06-28-01: To Read or Not to Read by TenthWalker
"In response to Dean R.'s comments, I believe he has a valid point. Many..."

06-28-01: Response to Dean by Angela M.
"Well, the first thing I must ask is this: Can you back up your fear that..."

06-28-01: Re: The Biggest Problem by Jeanne K.
"Shakespeare has been filmed many, many times in many incarnations."

06-28-01: In Response to Dean by Edmund C.
"I differ with Dean. I think that the movies, as they are already doing..."

06-27-01: Kill Sauron with the Ring? by Jay F.
"Emil B., I liked your comments. A serious dose of patience and prudence..."

06-27-01: Of Hobbit and Song by TenthWalker
"Today I was pleasently surprised to find that the Lotr Real channel that..."

06-27-01: Overlooking the Biggest Problem by Dean R.
"Everyone on this site is typing about scenery, casting, TV series, and..."

06-27-01: I Know... That is What I Asked by Ben S.
"I know that, my question was what SAURON did with the ring when the..."

06-26-01: The Witch-King's Ring by Matt T.
"The Nazgul did not hold their rings, their rings held them. Sauron had..."

06-26-01: Tom is Gone... Hooray! by Simon M.
"The debate goes on and on and on... will Jackson make a good movie..."

06-25-01: Some Comments by Emil B.
"Though you're needlessly mean, you're almost right... almost. I think that..."

06-25-01: Of Hobbits and Song by TenthWalker
"Today I was pleasantly surprised to find that the Lotr Real channel that..."

06-25-01: Dreams vs. Reality by Eric H.
"Having worked in the film business for eight years, the economic realities..."

06-25-01: As Good As It Gets by Sentience
"I avoided for a long time finding out about the LOTR movies. The truth was..."

06-20-01: Say It Ain't So by Stormbringer
"I'm sure many fans have commented on certain omissions and insertions..."

06-20-01: In Response to Recent Casting Critiques by Edmund C.
"I couldn't help but be drawn into such a fiery debate. I think Aragorn..."

06-20-01: On Arwen and Her Role by Chad G.
"It is clear that many people here are disappointed with both Liv Tyler's..."

06-20-01: Woe and Doom by Jose Van der H.
"I only occasionally get to read the articles submitted here, and so far, the..."

06-19-01: New Response to RingGirl by Antony T.
"I've never been to this site before, but I have to admit that the comments..."

06-19-01: In Support of Leonides' Reply to RingGirl by Wulfric G.
"I completely agree with every statement Leonides made in reply to RingGirl."

06-19-01: Casting Woes? by Stacy B.
"I just tuned into the apparently running debate over the casting. I've been..."

06-19-01: To One Devastated By Casting by Louie V.
"Leonides covered quite a bit in the response to RingGirl, but there are..."

06-14-01: Commercialism by Stephanie C.
"Evidently, some of us are a little up at arms over the movies' casting..."

06-14-01: Movie Ratings by Aaron B.
"In response to Ji-Soo W., a PG-13 rating in the U.S. means 'parental..."

06-14-01: Reply to RingGirl by Leonides
"No offense, but you're criminally insane, right? If I may enlighten you..."

06-14-01: On Aragorn and Arwen by Elessar
"Certainly, as I read on the last sumbission, Viggo Mortensen has been..."

06-13-01: Response to Casting Rants by Chris
"While I did enjoy your rant, (you were on a roll for a while), I have to admit..."

06-13-01: Movie Ratings Continued by Ji-Soo W.
"This is just a follow up to my earlier debate contribution addressing the..."

06-13-01: The Big Picture by Jim W.
"First, I would like to say that even though I agree with almost everyone..."

06-13-01: Response to Pat W. by Peter S.
"Pat W., in your essay you said that you were very disappointed in the..."

06-12-01: Beware: More Casting Rants by TheRingGirl
"I have to agree in part with the comment that the hobbits (and other..."

06-12-01: Re: The Power of the One Ring by Ben S.
"The reason that Sauron created the ring was not to 'enslave the world' as..."

06-12-01: Can't We All Just Get Along? by Robert P.D.
"Ok since '99 I've been to this site several times and I hear people..."

06-12-01: Violence, Running Time, and Other Matters by Leonides
"Okay, guys, let me clear some things up: 1. These movies are going to..."

06-11-01: Depiction of Hobbits in Movie Pics by Pat W.
"I can not believe that the person who designed the way the Hobbits look..."

06-11-01: Reply to Demosthenes by Julianna B.
"I agree with you and everyone else here who has commented about how..."

06-11-01: Power of the One Ring by Rit S.
"I do not know as much as others of Middle-earth, besides the tale that is..."

06-11-01: PG vs. R vs. Disney by Cicily T.
"Hmmm... someone mentioned that they feel as though the Lord Of The..."

06-08-01: Family Ent. Isn't Neccesarily a Bad Thing by Louie V.
"Peter Jackson has a contractual obligation to not deliver the film with an..."

06-08-01: Re: Family Entertainment by Matt T.
"In response to Ji-Soo W.'s concerns: 1) I have heard Peter Jackson say..."

06-07-01: Family Entertainment by Ji-Soo W.
"There has been no lack of articles contributed to this section regarding..."

06-07-01: G.E.M. May Be Right by John R.
"In reply to G.E.M.'s observations about Tolkien's women, I fear she may..."

06-07-01: Response to Arwen by Demosthenes
"I completely and utterly agree with the portrayal of Arwen. I find Liv..."

06-07-01: Re: The Women of... by Ben S.
"To start off, I could not agree with you more. Arwen indeed lved with..."

05-31-01: Wizard-kabob by John R.
"The recent quotation from Ian Mckellan should be parsed carefully. When..."

05-31-01: The Women of the Lord of the Rings by G.E.M.
"For those of you keeping up with such things, I am the writer of Essay..."

05-30-01: One Ring's Power by Jo Q.C.
"Jim and Andrew, you bring up very good points on the One Ring. I think..."

05-30-01: Let Tolkien be Tolkien by Trudy S.
"The idea of a Middle-earth based TV series sends shivers down my spine..."

05-30-01: Casting of Arwen by Tomas B.
"Why choose Liv Tyler as Arwen. I know this is an old debate and the..."

05-27-01: Tolkien's Intent by George W.
"Tolkien had it right in the first place.  He wrote a series of books that..."

05-27-01: Re: The Ring by Rex F.
"Andrew B. & Jim W. bring up an interesting point that I've often wondered..."

05-27-01: Limiting the Ring by Stephanie C.
"Just wanted to suggest another theory to explain how the Ring got into..."

05-24-01: No TV Series by Aaron B.
"In response to John R., I can't see LOTR being made into a TV series."

05-24-01: Movie Casting: Get Over It by Lauren S.
"Don’t you think that we’re all being a bit nitpicky about this?"

05-23-01: Eventual TV Series? by John R.
"In his Forward to LotR, J.R.R. Tolkien admitted to one mistake in the..."

05-23-01: Delighted With Frodo by Trudy S.
"I've been madly in love with Frodo since I was in junior high (do I have..."

05-23-01: The Fans Are Wrong? by Jeanne K.
"I was reading the post by Glamorf saying how everything about the..."

05-20-01: Re: The Ring by Jim W.
"I think Andrew brings up a good point. The only thing I can think of is..."

05-20-01: Unhappy With Frodo by Glamorf
"What I've seen of it so far (websites and trailers) has me shivering with..."

05-20-01: Spiked Wizard? by John D.
"Saruman was not shot by arrows after stabbing Grima. In the book..."

05-20-01: LOTR Hype by Richard P.
"Whilst reading all the reviews and newspaper hype about the Lord of..."

05-18-01: Wizard Spiked on Wheel by Rob A.
"The answer to the famed wizard-on-the-wheel riddle seems to be not..."

05-18-01: Concerning Two Previous Articles by Adrian
"To Denver: who ever said that Hobbits are 'ugly and hairy'? To..."

05-18-01: The Ring by Andrew B.
"I've read the Lord of the Rings too many times to count as well as the..."

05-17-01: Don't Despair by The Bishop
"Firstly, I'd just like to say a big thanks to the people behind this site..."

05-17-01: The Heroic and the Mundane by Denver F.
"One of the things that worries me about any Hollywood treatment of..."

05-17-01: LOTR is a Nazi Book? by Colinmckenzie
"Today (11/5/2001) the very important italian newspaper La Repubblica..."

05-07-01: Re: Different Visions by Rhys M.B.
"In response to Trudy S.'s topic "Different Visions", I just want to point out..."

05-07-01: Being True to the Artist's Intent by Rhys M.B.
"I am currently re-reading LotR (for the first time in 17 years) in preparation..."

05-07-01: Bear With Me For a Moment by Lorien
"First of all Strider, if I didn't think LOTR was one of the greatest books of..."

05-03-01: Some Things to Say by Strider2k2
"I have a couple of things to say: First, in response to Lorien. This is..."

05-03-01: Some Thoughts After Waiting 30+ Years by Louie V.
"I just wanted to jump in on Lorien's coattails here for a second. I can..."

05-03-01: Different Visions by Trudy S.
"In the ancient past (c. 2000), PJ said in an interview that he felt lucky..."

05-03-01: In Response to Chris' Venting by Adrian
"I've just read the article you talked about, and I am quite in tune with..."

04-30-01: It's Only a Movie by Lorien
"Since the hype about the movie started, I've always kept an eye on..."

04-30-01: This is Incredible by Judoka
"Hi, I'm Italian... so excuse me for my mistake..... A forum about the..."

04-30-01: Venting by Chris
"OK, I just wanted to take the time to vent a little on the people who..."

04-30-01: Casting Comments by Peter M.
"I've been a devout LOTR fan for some time and have reviewed many..."

04-27-01: Not Ashamed to Admit My Mistake by Jean Marie
"Wow, I had no idea Miranda Otto was so old! So looks so young in..."

04-27-01: One Tyler Interview & Everyone Is Up the Walls by Adrian
"Just to make things clear, I took the liberty of checking the interview that..."

04-26-01: Reply to Big Mac by John R.
"You must be Liv Tyler's publicist. Standard response to embarassing..."

04-26-01: The Uninformed by G.F.
"People who are not especially informed should not be so eager accuse..."

04-26-01: The Nazgul Retreat by Joseph S.
"I would have to agree with Elinor on this one. The Nazgul (as you all..."

04-25-01: Re: Trilogy? by Rhys M.B.
"This is my first time on this forum, so forgive me if I am retreading old..."

04-25-01: Another Thought About Lurtz by Adrian
"So Lurtz (whatever it is) shows up at Parth Galen. Guess that makes it..."

04-25-01: Tyler in the Times: Response to John R. by Big Mac
"I just followed your link and read the article and I'd like to make a few points."

04-25-01: Liv Tyler's Ears by Lisa C.
"Is Liv Tyler an idiot or what? The melting elf-ears on the car dash just..."

04-23-01: Liv Tyler in the L.A. Times by John R.
"Traveling around promoting her new sexy movie McCools, Liv makes..."

04-23-01: Nazgul Withdrawal at Weathertop by Elinor
"I have just read the debate about this. As I remember it, the Ring was..."

04-22-01: Opinions on the Hobbits by Lauren S.
"Personally, I’m a hobbit enthusiast, so I paid close attention to the actors..."

04-22-01: What the Heck is Lurtz? by Adrian
"What is this creature supposed to be? Some kind of 'LotR goes Predator?'"

04-22-01: Opinions on Casting by Jean Marie
"I've read a lot of other peoples opinions on casting lately and find them..."

04-22-01: Arwen and Eowyn by T.M.
"I agree with Edmund C.'s comments about the mis-casting of Arwen and..."

04-19-01: Elijah Wood 'Research' by Trudy S.
"In response to part of Elinor's essay--I've posted the results of my ongoing..."

04-19-01: My View of Casting by Edmund C.
"I have heard lots of good things about Mortensen playing Aragorn..."

04-18-01: Casting Could Be a Lot Worse by Elinor
"Arwen is the only one that has really caused people heartache it seems."

04-03-01: You're Taking the Micky, Right? by John M.
"I have just read the rumour about re-naming the Orcs to Hollywood names."

03-29-01: Nazgûl Can Fear by Nicolas M.
"Not to discredit anything you were saying previously I would just like to..."

03-28-01: Reply to Justin B. by John R.
"Justin asks why Eriol was able to step foot in Aman in The Lost Tales."

03-28-01: Re: Eriol by Mandos
"You have to remember that the lost tales is not the same as the final..."

03-26-01: Novelization Scare by Steven G. Orr
"To those of you bemoaning the rumored 'novelization' of Jackson's..."

03-26-01: Number of Movies by Patrick F.
"I have recently started the entire adventure and am now almost finished..."

03-25-01: Eriol of 'The Lost Tales' by Justin B.
"I don't quite understand something about Eriol in The Lost Tales. The..."

03-25-01: Regarding the Bakshi Critique by Vaelyn
"I would like to bring attention to this frightening, indeed horrifying, write-up..."

03-20-01: Novelization & Other Abhorrent Merchandising Ploys by Lisa C.
"I really hope that this idea to produce a novelization based upon the movie..."

03-19-01: Novelization? Noooooo! by Chad G.
"Well, I've been one of the people more open to change in the movies. And..."

03-19-01: Gandalf Was a Maiar by Jevon W.
"In response to a previous article questioning the race of Gandalf (Elf or..."

03-19-01: Gandalf Was a Maia Spirit by Victoria K.
"Gandalf was a Maia spirit, once named "Olorin". He was chosen as one of..."

03-19-01: Gandalf's Ears Aren't Pointy by Jumper
"In response to the question by Travis B. about Gandalf's lineage, here is..."

03-18-01: A Novelization of the Movies? by Adrian
"Someone must have really gone nuts out there! I mean, who needs the..."

03-18-01: Gandalf Was Elven? by Travis B.
"Three rings for Elven-Kings, under the sky... My fellow comrades and I..."

03-16-01: Just Have to Wait and See by Freedan
"As for these movies, I have been looking forward to them, although I have..."

03-16-01: The Real Reason the Nazgul Left Frodo Alone by Phil L.
"The answers already submitted in response to the question of why Frodo..."

03-16-01: In a Perfect Fantasy World by Sam T.
"There seems to be a bit of discontent as to the alterations and casting of..."

03-08-01: The Morgul Knife Was Key by Jumper
"I have read the postings on why the Nazgul failed to follow up their attack..."

03-07-01: And What of Strider? by John F.
"In regard to the debate over the retreat of the Nazgul at Weathertop, may..."

03-06-01: Paul B. is Right by Aaron B.
"I stand corrected. The Nazgul that stabs Frodo has a crown, and is..."

03-05-01: Many Thanks to Some Fans by Atani
"How good it feels to know that there is still a few nobility left in this world!"

03-05-01: The Nazgul at Weathertop by Paul B.
"I don't believe the Nazgul retreated at Weathertop in any sense of defeat."

03-02-01: Nazgul: Reply to Dennis & Paul by John R.
"I don't think the Nazgul were afraid Frodo would put on the ring and..."

03-02-01: Thanks to Dennis P. by Aaron B.
"In response to my question, a few people have repeated the explanations..."

03-02-01: Shocking Development by Michael M.
"I have a friend who's hobby is tinkering with various software coding."

03-01-01: Edmund and Stephanie, Regarding Nazgul by Dennis P.
"Regarding the Nazgul, and their reluctance to persue Frodo after he put..."

03-01-01: On the Casting of Eowyn by G.F.
"Ok, I'm just lost. Bad enough the role of Arwen is given to young, ditzy..."

03-01-01: The Weird Nerd Answers by Thomas S.
"I think you are too superficials about this 'movie'. This is an American..."

03-01-01: Weathertop: Reply to Aaron & John by Paul B.
"I'd like to make two points about the attack on Weathertop. The Nazgul..."

02-28-01: Agree With Tom K. by Jay R.
"Tom hit it right on the head with his article on 2/26/01 when he said that..."

02-28-01: Stephanie C. -- Very Well Said! by Edmund C.
"I reiterate the title. Perfectly sensible and remarkably eloquent. I think..."

02-28-01: Casting Choice -- Eowyn by Eowyn K.
"Ever since I heard that a Lord of the Rings movie was being made..."

02-28-01: Over Produced by Mark C.
"What are peoples opinion on the standard of design as indicated by the..."

02-27-01: What's All the Hubub, Bub? by Boromir's Bane
"I hear a lot of talk about Arwen this and Tom Bombadil that, but everybody's..."

02-27-01: Eowyn Take by Stephanie C.
"Just a couple of comments: You said: 'Eowyn was not trying to impersonate..."

02-27-01: Fan vs. Fanatic by Chad G.
"It is good to be a fan. Without a fan-base, Tolkien's work would not have..."

02-26-01: The Intellectual Level Here is Dropping Fast by Adrian
"I preferd this forum against others because the discussions it contained..."

02-26-01: Write the Script Like the Book by Tom K.
"If your going to make this movie, try to be as close to the book as possible."

02-26-01: What Bothers Me... by Ben S.
"I have been silently and uncomplainingly (mostly) following the the LOTR..."

02-26-01: Arwen at the Ford by T.G. Shaw
"Glenn S.'s theory from 2-16 agrees with a list I recently saw posted..."

02-24-01: Eowyn, Take 2 by Edmund C.
"By George, I think we've got it! I'm sorry that I misunderstood your point."

02-24-01: Re: The Lord of the Fakes by Mandos
"Thomas S., forgive me for saying so, but your article is one of the most..."

02-24-01: Many Partings (continued) by Ray MacL.
"As someone who has been reading and studying JRRT of and on for..."

02-24-01: To Thomas S. by Lord of the Nazgul
"I think that these movies will be very enjoyable, and I wish that you would..."

02-23-01: To: Lord of the Nazgul by Me
"Mr. Lord of the Nazgul person, you said that Bombadil and the Downs..."

02-23-01: The Lord of the Fakes by Thomas S.
"So it finally comes to life... the Movie, it isn't? And so everybody is happy..."

02-23-01: Re: Eowyn by Brian M.
"Greetings, Edmund C. If you got the feeling I was insinuating that you..."

02-23-01: The Death of Theoden by Brad G.
"Is there a more moving scene in the trilogy than the death of Theoden?"

02-22-01: Reply to Matthew K.S. by The Lord of the Nazgul
"You have complained that Tom and the Barrow downs will not be in the..."

02-22-01: Re: Wormtongue's Whispers by Edmund C.
"Eowyn was not trying to impersonate a man. She wanted to be free of her..."

02-22-01: Reply to Michael M. by Carl K.
"David Bowie as Elrond? Please. He has neither the coloring nor the eyes..."

02-21-01: Weathertop: Reply to Aaron by John R.
"Aaron asks, why did the Nazgul run off after stabbing Frodo at Weathertop..."

02-21-01: Where's Tom? by Matthew K.S.
"Tom Bombadil is a very important part of the story, do they plan to cut the..."

02-20-01: Weathertop by Aaron B.
"The Weathertop scene from the recent trailer with the Nazgul advancing on..."

02-19-01: Re: Wormtongue's Whispers by Brian M.
"Concerning the reason for Eowyn's depression, methinks that you have hit..."

02-19-01: The Arwen Thing by Ray MacL.
"Leave the Arwen thing alone! You're talking about a character in a movie..."

02-18-01: Wormtongue's Whispers by Edmund C.
"From what I can glean from this debate, the main reason for Eowyn's..."

02-18-01: An Observation by Alice W.
"LOTR will it be a lost opportunity Peter Jackso ? The director has quite an..."

02-18-01: Ray MacL. Has It Right by Carl K.
"I agree with Ray. Tolkien's passion was language and its role in the..."

02-18-01: A Better Choice for Elrond by Michael M.
"First of all, I must acknowledge a bit of bias... I am a filmmaker by trade..."

02-17-01: Yes, 6 Volumes! by Cicily T.
"Sorry to spoil your party there, Owe P., but I am 37 and I remember..."

02-17-01: The Discussion Board ... Around One Question by Adrian
"Some of you out there are acting as if this movies are a heretic crime..."

02-17-01: Reply to Ray MacL. by Rebekah E.
"Perhaps my 2 cents will be disregarded, since I've never read LOTR yet..."

02-17-01: Your Morning Cup of Hersey by Merka
"I would like to put forward to Katerina and Byron the radical and impossible..."

02-16-01: Let Eowyn be Eowyn by DancingMantis
"Let Eowyn be Eowyn I say, and not a symbol of someone else's ideas of..."

02-16-01: To Katrina and Byron by Mark W.G.R.
"I fully understand and respect your opinion and position, but don't fully..."

02-16-01: Eowyn's Sufficiency -- Response to Brian M. by Norah M.
"Thanks for a brilliant analysis of the EoAr decisions that seem to have..."

02-16-01: Theory on Arwen's Role by Glenn S.
"There is a lot of talk about how Arwens role will play out, especially with..."

02-13-01: Trilogy and Moaning by Owe P.
"Harumph...I read the books when I was eightish or nineish and seem to..."

02-13-01: The Last of the Mohicans by Katrina & Byron
"After reading many replies, we are sad to realise that nobody actually..."

02-12-01: On Eowyn's Sufficiency by Brian M.
"Here's a question that's run throughout my mind during the whole Arwen..."

02-12-01: Tolkien's Grave-Turning by Ray MacL.
"Sometimes things that shouldn't be forgotten have been forgotten. Most..."

02-12-01: Responding to Katrina and Byron by Zyrians
"You two are bashing a movie that you haven't even seen it. I say kudos to..."

02-12-01: Reading the Trilogy by Mark N.
"In responding to your latest poll, I wish I could have answered 'other'. I first..."

02-11-01: Arwen, Arwen! Why is Everything About Arwen? by Ruby G.
"AAAAAARRRRRGGGGHHHHHH!!! Listen, I'm sure Cate Blanchett's a great..."

02-11-01: The Two Faces of Bombadil by Harry W.
"On 02-07-01 Derek McG. said there were two perspectives on Bombadil..."

02-10-01: In Response to Katrina and Byron by Richard L.
"Katerina & Byron starts their rant with 'Sacrilege!!!' Melodramatic, to say..."

02-10-01: Reply to Katrina and Byron by SauronsBane
"I cannot believe what I am reading. People are actually NOT going to see..."

02-10-01: To Katrina and Byron by DarkAngel98
"I would like to reply to your very strange article talking about how The Lord..."

02-10-01: Not a Trilogy by David R.
"LOTR is actually divided in six parts, so there should really by six movies..."

02-09-01: It Ain't Like the Book by Carl K.
"On Arwen:  I too will be disappointed if the role of Arwen is expanded to..."

02-09-01: Answer to Angry Fans by Jean-Michel M.
"I'd like to answer both to Katerina & Byron ("Sacrilege!!!", 02/07/2001) and..."

02-09-01: Answer to Laura, Re: Trilogy by John R.
"Laura questions whether it is proper to call LotR a "trilogy", since the three..."

02-09-01: Re: Trilogy? by Alex B.
"My Oxford dictionary defines a Trilogy as:"a group of three related novels..."

02-08-01: What About Valinor? by Yannis o Flou
"When the whole story ends, Frodo,Bilbo and Sam go to Valinor. What are..."

02-08-01: On Bombadil and the Extra Nazgul Scenes by Chad G.
"I, for one, am able to see what Jackson is going for during the first part of..."

02-08-01: In Reply to Merka by Mark W.G.R.
"You're certainly not alone in really looking forward to this movie. Rather than..."

02-08-01: I'm with Merka by Sneezr
"Has anyone EVER seen a movie that was EXACTLY like the book it was..."

02-07-01: Sacrilege!!! by Katerina & Byron
"'Even the smallest person can change the course of the future'... That's..."

02-07-01: Clarifying the Bombadil Issue by Derek McG.
"I would just like to add a few clarifying comments to the Bombadil..."

02-06-01: All This Trimming and Cutting by Dave C.
"I regularly check this site for updates on the movies and for new trailers."

02-06-01: A Trilogy? by Laura
"The Lord of the Rings is a trilogy. In my opinion, this is wrong. A trilogy is..."

02-05-01: What is That? by Zyrians
"I was looking around at other various sites this evening, and I stumbled..."

02-05-01: Arwen with Sword? by Mise mi Fein
"First of all, let me say that I am  tremendous fan of Tolkien, and have the..."

02-04-01: Am I the Only One Who Supports This Movie? by Merka
"As I read the various articles, I begin to wonder if I happen to be the sole..."

02-04-01: On the Modifications of Plot by Vaelyn
"Reviewing the recent elements of the trailor, teaser images, et cetera..."

02-03-01: In Response to David K. by Adrian
"I believe that David K. might have scored a winner in his predictions."

02-03-01: Reply to Mark S. by Jeff C.
"To quote Mark: One thing's for sure... the 'favourite character' won't be..."

02-02-01: Arwen... Who Else? by Irius
"I just cannot believe what I see and read. The word dissapoitment is too..."

02-02-01: On the Role of Glorfindel by Matthew Adam J.
"When I first heard Glorfindel was likely cut from the story for these films..."

02-01-01: Regarding Glorfindel and Other Stuff by Mark W.G.R.
"It's been interesting to hear of many people's displeasure regarding the..."

02-01-01: How Far is PJ Gonna Go? by Ruby G.
"I'm really looking forward to this movie, as my little brother can certainly..."

01-30-01: Main Character? (Reply to Mark S.) by Philip
"I share Mark's concern over who the non-Tolkien-reading public are going..."

01-30-01: On the Issues of Arwen and Bombadil by Shanko
"As many of us know, Tolkien's work has in its duration captured and..."

01-29-01: Arwen... by John K.
"When I saw the picture of Arwen with a cut on her face, wielding a SWORD..."

01-29-01: Arwen... by Medved
"Personally, I had a very sickening feeling in my stomach, when I saw the..."

01-27-01: Further Predictions by David K.
"Last year I speculated (and a few weeks ago I made it a prediction) that..."

01-27-01: Silmarillion Movie by Calle H.
"I agree with many of the people who write here that it is impossible to..."

01-24-01: A Requiem for Tom Bombadil by Darklighter
"It seems I am NOT alone in my appreciation of Bombadil, and I am glad."

01-24-01: What Will Public Think LOTR's Main Character Is? by Mark S.
"Got an interesting question for the people out there -- who do you think the..."

01-23-01: About Glorfindel -- Attn. Carol K. by Ruby G.
"About Glorfindel, I've heard he's been taken out of it, which really cheeses..."

01-23-01: The Scouring of the Shire by Sarah T.
"I thought Chris K's article was very good. I agreed on everything except for..."

01-22-01: A Few More Thoughts by Stephanie C.
"Hi again, all (and particularly Max B. if he cares to continue our discussion)..."

01-22-01: As for Arwen and the Last Tolkien Fans by Adrian
"I agree with Brian that the Arwen-Cut-Pic must be a shot from the scene..."

01-21-01: Where Are You, Glorfindel? by Carol K.
"I have been searching high and low for any mention of Glorfindel. Does..."

01-21-01: What is This Movie Supposed to Be? by Chris K.
"What is this movie supposed to be? In reading many of the comments..."

01-20-01: Whew! Arwen Pic Not as Bad as I Feared by Brian M.
"When I first saw the new pic of Arwen with the cut, I felt a cold shiver run..."

01-20-01: Alas, Poor Bombadil by Mark W.G.R.
"This long-term Tolkien fan is definitely pro Bombadil for this movie, on the..."

01-19-01: Thanks a Lot to Mark S. by Ruby G.
"Thank you so much, Mark S., for dissing me and every other person who..."

01-19-01: We Are the Last True Tolkien Fans by Jeff C.
"I remember when I was younger, much younger, and a movie came out..."

01-18-01: Remember, These Movies Are Not Just For Us! by Andrew Z.
"Let's face it, it would be absolutely impossible to portray each character..."

01-18-01: Heigh, Heigh, Ho, Ho, Bombadil Has Got to Go! by Mark S.
"For those (apparantly legion) fans who decry the loss of Bombadil from..."

01-17-01: Why I'm Glad Tom Isn't in the Films by Steve M.
"Am I the only one to see the potential cringe factor of Tom if he were to..."

01-17-01: Response to Matthew M. -- Emotionality in LOTR by Mark S.
"Don't worry, Matthew, Peter Jackson is a consumate film maker and you..."

01-16-01: Bombadil, Arwen, and Legolas by Vaelyn
"Now that we have seen the theatrical trailer, I (for one) can breath a deep..."

01-15-01: Legolas: In Reply to Werewolf's Comments by Ruby G.
"No, I think Legolas has a very Elvish look. And he is very fair *blush blush..."

01-15-01: Bombadil and Astin by Ruby G.
"First of all, I don't know about anyone else, but I'm really cheesed about..."

01-14-01: About the Soundtrack by Magnus N.
"Well... Why the heck Blind Guardian didn't get to compose even 1 song..."

01-14-01: The Bombadil Crisis by Sarah T.
"Everyone is upset about the cutting of Bombadil. Where do they get their..."

01-11-01: Hush Sahl, Thanks Yvette R. by Zelax
"First of all I would like to say to Sahl to hush up, and do not try to make..."

01-10-01: Gandalf Poll by Jemo K.
"About the poll on the main page, did anyone know that Gandalf is actually..."

01-09-01: Trying to Avoid the Pictures Page by Mark P.
"I personally can't wait for the release of these movies. I've been trying to..."

01-09-01: Old Tom Bombadil is a Merry Fellow by Yvette R.
"I'm going to quote from the book: Frodo asks Goldberry who Tom Bombadil..."

01-08-01: The Worry of a Tolkien Movie by Mark A.
"I am looking forward to this forthcoming film with caution and reservations."

01-07-01: The Numenorean Blades by Tomas B.
"I've been troubled by the fact that Tom Bombadil isn't going to appear in..."

01-06-01: About Bombadil, the Barrow Wights... by Sahl
"I don't really see Bombadil as an important character and he was probably..."

01-05-01: What Is It With Legolas by Werewolf
"I was looking at the official pics and happened to see Legolas. That did..."

01-04-01: Origin of Bilbo's Name by John R.
"I've always been bothered by the name 'Bilbo'. It sounds childish and..."

01-04-01: Just Imagin Robin Williams as Bombadil by Zelax
"I think that Tom Bombadil's role in the movie is very important and..."

01-03-01: Emotion of LOTR by Matthew M.
"Now that filming of The Lord of the Rings is a wrap, how are the editors..."

01-02-01: Bombadil Exclusion and PC? by Ron L.
"I agree with Lawrence T. that Bombadil is an important part of the story."

01-01-01: Bombadil and Company: I Am Confident by Jean-Mikel M.
"I'm glad to see that you are all watchful about the Arwen and Bombadil..."

01-01-01: Arwen Won't Replace Anyone in the Fellowship by Chad G.
"There seems to be a lot of concern that Arwen may be a member of the..."



Home :: Words :: People :: Images :: Links :: Forum

 
All content ©1998-2024 by the respective owners.
Not affiliated with the Tolkien Estate or New Line Cinema.
Adeptware :: Custom software development in Ruby on Rails, Java, and PHP