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Tag Archives: Lord of The Rings
J.R.R. Tolkien’s the Lord of The Rings
Naomi de Bruyn penned this review for Folk Tales, the predecessor to GMR. It all began with an innocent tale for the kids, something to keep them amused and allow Tolkien to stretch his imagination and storytelling skills with the now … Continue reading
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Tagged fantasy, heroic fantasy, Lord of The Rings
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Ralph Bakshi’s Lord of the Rings
Sarah Meador penned this review. Ralph Bakshi’s Lord of the Rings makes a startling assumption for an American cartoon feature. While most animated features seem to take it on faith that their audience will be musical-loving children, Lord of the Rings is geared towards … Continue reading
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Tagged J.r.R. Tolkien, Lord of The Rings, Ralph Bakshi
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Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
I’ve never laughed and cried so much in one movie. The thing is, I’m not a big movie crier. Those of you who read my Seabiscuit review are thinking, “Yeah, right!” It’s true, I swear. But I think I went into this … Continue reading
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Tagged J.R.R.R. Tolkien, Lord of The Rings, Peter Jackson
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Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Yes, I had a press ticket. Yes, I went to the earliest possible showing yesterday, opening day (December 18), and refused to eat any popcorn or drink any soda, lest I be distracted even minutely from the film. Yes, I … Continue reading
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Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
When a reviewer makes specific comments about plot elements in a book or a movie, it is common internet convention to say, “Spoilers ahead!” I cannot think of a single movie made in recent years for which that warning has … Continue reading
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