The Red Book of Westmarch (Archives)

Events, Legendarium, News
Today in Middle-earth history: March 25th and the Downfall of Sauron
03.25.10 | Kunochan | Permalink | Speak, friend and comment!

Today in Middle-earth history: The destruction of the One Ring, the Downfall of Barad-dûr and the final defeat of Sauron Gorthaur; also, it’s Tolkien Reading Day!
Features, Humor, Opinion
Ugly Elves & Inflatable Orcs: Rankin/Bass’ 1977 ‘The Hobbit’ Reviewed
03.23.10 | Kunochan | Permalink | 3 Comments

Author JRR Tolkien believed that we each have a great sacrifice to make, for the betterment of all humanity. Frodo bore the Ring, for the sake of The Shire; Aragorn walked the Paths of the Dead, for the sake of the Free Peoples; and I watched Rankin/Bass Productions’ 1977 animated television production of “The Hobbit,” for you, my readers.
Hobbit Report, News
The Hobbit Report: December 4, 2009
12.11.09 | Kunochan | Permalink | 4 Comments

Tolkien movie fans were dismayed to learn this week that production on the two-part The Hobbit feature film will not begin in March 2010, as was previously announced. Producer Peter Jackson told a German film site that principal photography on the Lord of the Rings prequel will not begin until mid-2010 at the earliest.
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At least he gets it — so far…
10.15.08 | Kunochan | Permalink | Speak, friend and comment!

Bilbo is a good-hearted man, and the honesty of Bilbo is in direct contrast to the greed of Smaug, which looms large in the entire narrative, but also in the newly acquired greed and pride of Thorin, who becomes intoxicated with power and gold.