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2024-05-22, 02:59 PM (ISO 8601)
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But one of the problems with the current projects is their clash with established lore! Or being too restricted if they actually try to honor the established events and characters. If there is no lore, you can make up what you want. There are several hooks already, and contrary to popular belief, Hollywood writers are not contractually obligated to tell bad stories. That only happens so frequently because the stories are either made by a committee of managers; or because the producers really do skimp on writing talent, trusting in brand appeal and special effects, instead.
I am sure people would like to head a good(!) story about a wizard trying to resist an evil overlord. You can let them fail outright in the end, or have some small victory. The Wainriders and other Easterlings offer potential for a culturally interesting setting. And you can have a story about the Entwives for a fantastical element.Last edited by Seppl; 2024-05-22 at 03:04 PM.
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Looking forward to Orlando shattering his foot again.
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2024-05-22, 04:44 PM (ISO 8601)
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Originally Posted by Seppl
I am sure people would like to hea[r] a good(!) story about a wizard trying to resist an evil overlord. You can let them fail outright in the end, or have some small victory…. And you can have a story about the Entwives for a fantastical element.
And the Entwives could well be a part of that—perhaps with the Blues helping to create a secret refuge/homeland for them, against the day when Sauron was finally destroyed.
Originally Posted by Buufreak
Looking forward to Orlando shattering his foot again.
Although Orlando did break his trusty bow.
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2024-05-22, 04:51 PM (ISO 8601)
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One thing to consider when talking about the Blue Wizards is whether they'd go with what Tolkien initially wrote (ie. that they fell not unlike Saruman, even if in different ways) or what he considered "true" closer to the end of his life (published in the History of Middle-Earth), where they went East to help those willing to rebel against Sauron, and actually had a lot of success in doing that.
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No, it was Aragorn, the son of Arathorn.
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"Don't think of it as dying," said Death,
"Just think of it as leaving early to avoid the rush."
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Meanwhile Sean Bean walked two hours up the mountain every day to avoid having to go in a helicopter.
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2024-05-23, 11:19 AM (ISO 8601)
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Even a story of complete defeat can be worthwhile, if it inspires others in their struggle. No one remembers Spartacus ? There's one line at the end which still haunts me ...
Spoiler
Charlton Heston (playing Spartacus) :
Just by fighting them, we won something. When just one man says "No, I won't," Rome begins to fear. We were tens of thousands who said no. That was the wonder of it.
There's no reason we would have to make the outcome a complete defeat, of course. There can be a bajillion stories about The Resistance even if it never succeeds in overthrowing the Empire.
Of course, what the world really needs is a show where Smeagol acts as wellness and nutrition advisor. He's remarkably fit for his age, and doesn't have a kilogram of fat anywhere on him. Next episode: Goblin sashimi with chef Smeagol!
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2024-05-23, 11:59 AM (ISO 8601)
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Fun story on the Viggo helmet kick: my most recent rewatch was with a bunch of superfans and when we got to that moment we had this lovely exchange:
*Aragorn goes to kick the helmet*
Friend 1: Hey did you guys kn---
Friend 2: (Simultaneous) We know.
Me: (Simultaneous) YES.
Friend 3: (Simultaneous) The foot thing, yeah
Friend 4: (Simultaneous) WE KNOW.
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I like Gollum as a character, but I am not sure he needs an entire video game and movie dedicated to him. I would much prefer a show about the life of Aragorn/Stryder before the trilogy, which I guess this movie will be, kind of.
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