News: We’re Getting Another Lord of the Rings Movie…and I’m Not Thrilled.

No, I'm not talking about the animated War of the Rohirrim movie that's coming out this December; I'm very excited about that one. The movie I'm talking about is the new Gollum movie that's rumored to be coming out in 2026. I know I'm late to talk about this, but as casting announcements are floating... Continue Reading →

News: Tom Bombadil is in Rings of Power? What?

I know I just did a Rings of Power post a few weeks ago, but as it keeps getting worse, I'm going to keep talking about it. After all, Rings of Power has become possibly one of the most infamous case studies in why no one likes modern Hollywood and why big companies are losing... Continue Reading →

News: Rings of Power Season 2 Trailer Just Dropped. I’m Dying Laughing.

From the fires of Mt. Prime, the continuation of the horror that was The Rings of Power has officially been announced to arrive to Amazon Prime on August 29. As you guys know, as an avid hater of The Rings of Power and fan of the legacy of the great J.R.R. Tolkien, I have been... Continue Reading →

Blog: How to Never Write a Fight Scene: Rings of Power Snow Troll Scene.

I pick on Rings of Power a (perhaps) unfair amount on this blog. I mean, I’ve written numerous articles meticulously picking it apart as compared to the books, making fun of the showrunners and writers, and in general beating it a ton to make sure it’s extra dead. But today, I’m back to break down... Continue Reading →

Blog/News: My Reaction to the Rumors About Rings of Power Season 2. My Brain is Now Mush.

As you guys know, I hate Rings of Power to the ends of the Earth and it infuriates me to no end how little respect Amazon has for the Tolkien fandom's beloved professor and the stories he spent his life on. Now, with Season 2 of Rings of Power on the way (supposedly), the rumors... Continue Reading →

News: It Somehow Got Worse. Rings of Power Race-swapped Annatar.

As you guys know, I'm very excited and very optomistic for Rings of Power Season 2. After all, the writers said that they would stick closer to the source material for Season 2. Surely, they aren't lying, right? After all, these people know what they're doing. They have Tolkien experts on board, right? I'm sure... Continue Reading →

Blog: How to Write a Morally Complex Protagonist. Today’s Example: Feanor.

Feanor from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Silmarillion is one of those characters where you either hate him or you love him to bits and will die on that hill. Reddit forums galore have been created centering around him, ranging from having well-thought-out arguments in the form of memes and comments defending/condemning his actions to having a... Continue Reading →

Review: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. This Book Makes Me Happy.

I know this might offend some diehard, purist Tolkien fans, but I was raised on the Lord of the Rings movies and for most of my life, my only Tolkien knowledge came from the movies. Yes, I can hear your mixed cheers, boos, and silence. However, if you've read my review on The Silmarillion, you'll... Continue Reading →

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