A blog for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien, from complete beginners to avid enthusiasts, exploring the author's imaginary world, influential writing and cinematic adaptations.
For 4 years, ever since The Hobbit was given the go-ahead to start production, and actors were cast – way back in December 2010 – I decided to keep a countdown of the days left to each one of the film’s releases.
The first I ever produced contained 732small boxes (one box = one day), marking the start of countdown (on December 21, 2010) until the release of An Unexpected Journey.
In a bid to join the celebratory festivities of Tolkien Week, I’ve indulged myself into some second breakfast servings. Continue reading “Celebrating Tolkien Week”
If you think of September as a month that brings an end to the joys of summer, I’d say you’re right (if you live in the Northern Hemisphere, that is).
Schools start, flu & colds re-emerge, the days get shorter and the weather gets more unpredictable.
It also marks the beginning of a long wait until winter, the Festive Season and the release of a particular film …
In short, being in September sucks (though October is probably worse).
Continue reading “Hobbit Day & Tolkien Week!”
“Air! I need air!”
Anyone else?
I’m channelling Bofur’s lines here, from The Desolation of Smaug because that is exactly what I’m going through right now.
Unlike the dwarf however, who found himself trapped in the claustrophobic entanglement of Mirkwood Forest, mine is out of pure joy after seeing the just-released banner scroll for The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies.
In an embarrassing turn of events, I have forced myself to face the camera and submit my own contribution to the Hobbit Fan Contest.
This was fun to do, and no doubt there’s no chance of me becoming one of the 75 finalists.
Yet, I really enjoyed writing this piece of poetry – filming it, no so much! Continue reading “My #HobbitFanContest Video Submission”
**Warning: possible minor spoilers from The Hobbit**
> Who is this Thráin?
You know, that crazy dwarf – king-to-be character – which was supposed to make an appearance in The Desolation of Smaug – but clearly didn’t.
Upon seeing the first two films in The Hobbit trilogy, Thráin II (son of Thrór, father of Thorin Oakenshield) appears to be a rather key ingredient in the whole narrative – despite his lack of 
participation in the story.
Continue reading “Rumours of Thráin …”
Yesterday, September 2nd, marked the 41st anniversary since J.R.R. Tolkien passed away.
It most certainly would have been a sad day for friends and family to learn the news; but an even greater sorrow spread across the literary world. Continue reading ““Death is just another path …” Tolkien 1892-1973″
A Tolkienist's Perspective 