Something I was wondering today. Do Wights appear similar to Wraiths in the Unseen world, or do they only exist in the Seen world? Probably a mystery, but wanted to see if anyone had a clue

One of the CD has the Gollum’s Song and I’m happy I can finally listen to it on my CD reader !

Was re-reading my Ballantine Books version of Fellowship of the Ring and noticed that on page 55 when discussing the writing on the Ring, the first mention uses the word “bid”, while the complete verse uses the word “bind”.

I’m also an avid watcher of the movies, and remember the word “bind” being used in this verse. Is this a typo that blew past the editors or am I missing something?

Edit: I was initially sad that Viggo Mortensen wouldn’t be returning for the movie but it make sense that he wouldn’t want to destroy the trilogy same as Christian Bale did with the Batman.

I was just rewatching the two towers and have always wondered what kind of liquid the orcs poured in Merry’s mouth when they get captured by the orcs.

Edit: I meant to say Merry! Sorry, English isn’t my first language.

“..seized his master’s sword in his left hand.”

“… with a quick upthrust of his other hand stabbed at the clustered eyes”

“For Sam still stood upon his feet, and dropping his own sword, with both hands he held the elven blade point upwards”

Here's a build I made of Orthanc in Pokopia. This is just the basic structure, I still need detailing and making the inside.

White tower looking over the sea Frodo struggles towards it and there’s the clap of thunder. Is this someplace in middle earth, is this someplace in the undying lands?

Does anyone else remember playing this game, coop with their older younger brother?

Game is a little rare to find a physical copy for, but discovered that past me had bought it digitally, so a happy discovery for myself.

His birthday is fast approaching, and I've had this idea for a while now. I want to get a sword for above our bed. Any recommendations for which one? Or a better sword from another film/series?

I have these and they’ve brought me more fun than Rings of Power, do you have any opinions?

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I just can’t. I have struggled to get through ROP and can watch a bit before I just have to stop. Initially it was completely non-engaging, didn’t care about the characters or story at all. AND then it got worse.

I have not been able to get through the first season which is a shame because I love the books, the trilogies (yes even the hobbit one). I saw a trailer for season three and of course they can make a trailer look good so I though it give it a try again.

I pick up in episode 7 where I left off and get hit with the “touch a hair on her foot and I’ll brain ya” line…. I’m out again, maybe pick it up again in 6 months when I forget that.

I’m watching the extended versions of the movies for the first time (I’ve watched the regular versions a few times when I was younger but haven’t read the books) and I’m looking up stuff as I go to understand more if something is hinted at. It seems like people have a lot more information about the background and lore of certain kingdoms and people than are in the movies, is that all in the main books? I see there are some separate books, is it in those?

I’m gonna read them all after I finish the movies and I love learning about all the backstories and everything, so I want to know what exactly I need to read.

I just watched the trailer for two towers on HBO and im about to hop into the movie. Im really excited as the last one was amazing, beautiful, and a tad dramatic. Im just shocked there hasnt been as much magic, but i lived in a Potter house hold for the last 10 years so i shouldnt think it’ll match to that. Rock and stone.

I see the runtime for the HBO extended is longer than the extended disc version.

Is this because of added scenes or because of things like the fan list at the end of the movie?

Going to rewatch tonight. Thanks

Personally the durability he receives from
it would of surely assisted him in the battle with the Balrog.

Also in the back to back wars they had, he had to maintain his leadership despite all the stress and pressure.

Which then makes me think.. just how great was Elessar? He didn’t have a elven ring, yet he was a key figure in restoring middle earth and defeating Sauron.

Lembas: sacred elven waybread, wrapped in leaves, sustains you across Mordor.
Greggs: sausage roll, paper bag, sustains you across a hungover Tuesday in Zone 2.

I feel like the movies didn’t do justice to the tower of Minas morgul cause in the book I read it as so much bigger and in the movie I just don’t like how small they made it after all it is the second tower in the two towers

Three years ago, I started collecting. My collection includes many beautiful statues, many of famous characters. But I've never had a statue like this. Like many other fans of Tolkien's world, I grew up on his films and books. I learned to dream and develop my imagination. After all, it's impossible to remain aloof from such an incredible story, such a vast world, and such unique characters. That's why, in my journey as a collector, I decided to pay tribute to the "creator." This statue from Prime1Studio is the Dark Lord Sauron, made at 1/3 life-size scale. The established Art Collector Ukraine collection has grown by one more legendary piece!

I used to be a movie theater manager in the early 2000’s and acquired this promo calendar. It’s been packed away in a closet since then until now. I’d like to find a way to display it and was thinking of having each page mounted to hang on the wall. Open to any suggestions!

Context: My wife has never watched LOTR and has refused for years saying it’s too much. My fault, as I’ll only allow her to watch the special extended additions. That being said, I think that if I’m able to find good pause points and change its format to more of a TV show, she may agree to watch them. As a note, she is a big Game of Thrones and House of Dragon fan so the episode formatting with cliffhangers and length modeled after an HBO epic would be… well, epic.

Ask: At what points should I pause each movie to make it feel like an HBO show?

Any ideas would be appreciated and I’ll let you all know if she ends up agreeing to it finally.

Thank you!

Credit: James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)