Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

The New Hobbit Hole

Posted on 03/14/2002 5:07:26 AM PST by HairOfTheDog

click here to read article


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20 ... 21,921-21,94021,941-21,96021,961-21,980 ... 48,321-48,323 next last
To: JenB
Love stories are nice. Quit being such a smudge!
21,941 posted on 08/29/2002 8:30:43 AM PDT by HairOfTheDog
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 21939 | View Replies]

To: HairOfTheDog; ksen; Overtaxed
I don't want to be on any elf-bash list!

Methinks she doth protest too much...

21,942 posted on 08/29/2002 8:30:49 AM PDT by Corin Stormhands
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 21938 | View Replies]

To: JenB; HairOfTheDog
Historically inaccurate.

Well of course Jen, it's Hollywood. Do you really think a documentary would be up for best picture?

We take entertainment for what it's worth. And if sometimes a movie can dredge up some emotion without having to make us think too much, we're okay with that...

On the other hand, I can't quite believe I'm defending Titanic...

21,943 posted on 08/29/2002 8:33:28 AM PDT by Corin Stormhands
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 21939 | View Replies]

To: Corin Stormhands
I love many elves...
21,944 posted on 08/29/2002 8:33:43 AM PDT by HairOfTheDog
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 21942 | View Replies]

To: HairOfTheDog
Yes, but not love stories with diCapitated.
21,945 posted on 08/29/2002 8:34:00 AM PDT by JenB
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 21941 | View Replies]

To: HairOfTheDog; JenB
Quit being such a smudge!

Jen must be in one of her "Elfier than thou" moods...

21,946 posted on 08/29/2002 8:34:30 AM PDT by Corin Stormhands
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 21941 | View Replies]

To: JenB
He is attractive enough! - smudge.
21,947 posted on 08/29/2002 8:35:26 AM PDT by HairOfTheDog
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 21945 | View Replies]

To: Corin Stormhands
Oh, you noticed. Actually I'm in class and can't really explain myself.
21,948 posted on 08/29/2002 8:35:32 AM PDT by JenB
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 21946 | View Replies]

To: HairOfTheDog
Ew! That git? Next you'll tell me Keanu Reeves is handsome. And a good actor. Yuck, go watch a Mel Gibson movie woman!
21,949 posted on 08/29/2002 8:36:36 AM PDT by JenB
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 21947 | View Replies]

To: HairOfTheDog
Elves passing through the Shire from the Extended cut!

Why are they headed east? Aren't those white ship thingies supposed to be the other direction? These elves are just as dangerous with a map as a 2nd Lieutanant.

21,950 posted on 08/29/2002 8:39:45 AM PDT by ksen
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 21911 | View Replies]

To: JenB
...can't really explain myself...

Must not comment. Must not comment...

21,951 posted on 08/29/2002 8:40:04 AM PDT by Corin Stormhands
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 21948 | View Replies]

To: ksen
Isn't that the old Threadkiller hangout Tramlaw?

LOL!

My brother calls it Mallwart...

21,952 posted on 08/29/2002 8:40:44 AM PDT by RosieCotton
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 21926 | View Replies]

To: ksen
Why are they headed east?

Maybe Frodo and Sam are watching from the north...?

21,953 posted on 08/29/2002 8:41:59 AM PDT by Corin Stormhands
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 21950 | View Replies]

To: JenB
Were you here for the grand Titanic bash the other day? Lots o' fun!
21,954 posted on 08/29/2002 8:42:13 AM PDT by RosieCotton
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 21939 | View Replies]

To: HairOfTheDog
He is attractive enough!

You're joking, right? PLEASE tell me you're joking!!

21,955 posted on 08/29/2002 8:43:48 AM PDT by RosieCotton
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 21947 | View Replies]

To: nate4one
Why can't movies just follow books as they were written?

Because we'd still be sitting through this one if it did. ;^)

Seriously, I think because the formats are so different that every little detail can't be followed. PJ has done the best I've seen with retaining everything that needed to be retained. FoTR the movie was extremely faithful to the spirit of FoTR the book.

21,956 posted on 08/29/2002 8:44:03 AM PDT by ksen
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 21927 | View Replies]

To: ksen
Well, I will say that they appear to be going east... BUT is that only because our brains are assuming Frodo and Sam are looking North instead of looking South? Do we always think we are are looking north in films? Have to think about that. What if we are from New Zealand? Is West on the left or the right in our heads?
21,957 posted on 08/29/2002 8:44:20 AM PDT by HairOfTheDog
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 21950 | View Replies]

To: HairOfTheDog; ksen
Is West on the left or the right in our heads?

Ouch. My brain hurts...(maybe it was turning around)

21,958 posted on 08/29/2002 8:46:39 AM PDT by Corin Stormhands
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 21957 | View Replies]

To: ksen; nate4one
FoTR the movie was extremely faithful to the spirit of FoTR the book.

Actually, as much as I like the movie, I have to (partially) disagree. Some things were changed that there was NO reason to change - i.e. GIMLI suggesting they go through Moria (and the left out his being unsure about Balin and co.), while Gandalf was afraid to go, and Frodo solving the riddle of the door. I can live with Arwen's glorified role, but how come Frodo didn't get to stand up to the Riders? For that matter, how come EVERY TIME he had to fight, he dropped his sword and backed away? He was the wimpiest of the hobbits in the movie!

(I know they'll probably change him in the next movies, but gee whiz!)

21,959 posted on 08/29/2002 8:47:50 AM PDT by RosieCotton
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 21956 | View Replies]

To: HairOfTheDog
He is attractive enough!

He looks good blue.....in blue.....nevermind I'll just say blue suits him best.

21,960 posted on 08/29/2002 8:51:04 AM PDT by ksen
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 21947 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20 ... 21,921-21,94021,941-21,96021,961-21,980 ... 48,321-48,323 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson