The Queer (Subtext) History of the Lord of the Rings
Almost 70 years after JRR Tolkein published the first in his Lord of the Rings epic fantasy trilogy – a new vision of Middle Earth has finally arrived on our … Read more
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Trailer: The Rings of Power
Just saw this come across my email. :) Starts in September: An ensemble cast of characters, both familiar and new, must confront the re-emergence of evil to Middle-earth. From the … Read more
How the Outcome of the Election Was Like “Lord of the Rings”
Our national nightmare is finally over. Trump is going down. Being a fantasy enthusiast and Dungeons & Dragons role-playing geek, I can’t help but see the defeat of Donald Trump … Read more
Get Ready for a “Lord of the Rings” Reunion Sunday
A Lord of the Rings reunion starring Sir Ian McKellen, Elijah Wood and all the main cast members is about to bless fantasy fans. The Fellowship of the Ring will … Read more
FOR READERS: Talk About Tolkien
FOR READERS Today’s reader topic comes from QSFer Kari Trenten: Did you grow up reading Tolkien? Were you a hobbit (or an orc) before it was cool? let’s talk about … Read more
Scientists Find “Mordor Under the Sea”
Today in news best suited for sneaky little Hobbitses and Shire-folk, scientists unveiled a map of a faraway volcanic realm that has a distinct look of Mordor about it. Unfortunately … Read more
TV: Lord of the Rings Prequel Series Picked Up By Amazon
This actually happened a couple months back, but I missed it entirely: In its quest to launch a hit fantasy series of the Game of Thrones caliber, Amazon has closed … Read more
ENTERTAINMENT: Gandalf Returns
Sir Ian McKellen is to bring Gandalf, his most iconic film role, to the stage for a new one-man show. The veteran actor will bring the wizard to life for a … Read more
For Readers: Talk About Tolkien
FOR WRITERS Today’s writer topic comes from QSFer Kari Trenten: Kari says: “Also, I’d love to have conversations about specific authors, whether it’s Plato or J.R.R. Tolkien, their particular works.” … Read more