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Here's the next episode in our series of interviews from the December 2, 2003 roundtable discussions (our Peter Jackson https://youtu.be/JqhF91GJbGg and Ian McKellen https://youtu.be/avh0HxUI8Vs episode)! You can tell that Viggo is thoughtful and soft-spoken, but has a driven personality that allows him to inhabit roles like Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings. In this episode, Viggo Mortensen discusses: * What he does (as a newly discovered sex symbol) with all those phone numbers in his pockets. * What he did to train for the films. * What it was like coming on set the day before principal filming began. * What it was like working with Peter Jackson Become a member at https://theonering.com/members to find out what we think about Viggo's responses, and how he portrayed Aragorn in the films, looking at: * Why Aragorn's made-up character arc was necessary--but disappointing? * How Viggo's approach to Aragorn highlights how The Rings of Power writers get characters wrong. πŸŽ‰ To get the extended episode, become a member at https://theonering.com/members ($4/mo and free for the 1st month)! β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” πŸ”— Episode Links πŸ”— β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Submit a LOTR Film Change β–Ί https://theonering.com/changes β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” 🎧 Subscribe to our Podcast 🎧 β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Get the Extended Podcast β–Ί https://theonering.com/members Apple β–Ί https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/window-on-the-west/id1625960455 Google β–Ί https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5wb2RjYXN0bWlycm9yLmNvbS93b3R3 β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” πŸ”Ž If You Like Tolkien πŸ”Ž β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Make Tolkien Great Again - Tengwar Hat β–Ί https://shop.theonering.com/listing/make-tolkien-great-again-tw The Silmarillion β–Ί https://amzn.to/3a7wE0k The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien β–Ί https://amzn.to/3bognFr πŸ—£ Special Thanks to Austin Robertson for the use of his voice! πŸ—£ https://AustinRobertsonVoice.com β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” 🎬 Chapters 🎬 β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” 00:00 Intro 05:59 Interview with Viggo Mortensen 21:47 Closing Thoughts
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An Interview with Viggo Mortensen - 2003 Roundtable Interviews

views September 26th

If you haven't listened to Jeff Johnson's music yet, you're missing out. I've been a fan of his music for over 20 years, having been first inroduced with his Songs of Albion trilogy -- music based on renowned author Stephen R. Lawheads trilogy of books of the same name. Jeff's music stands out with music inspired by books, locations, and art. Listening to his music is an experience I haven't had with any other musician. So what does this have to do with Tolkien? Like we learned in Tolkien's essay "On Fairy Stories", the escape-consolation-recovery that we find in fairy stories is something that can be found in other art--and this is something we can find in Jeff Johnson's music. Make sure you listen till the end for some of Jeff's music: * The Road Goes Ever On * A Wonder Voyage - Eirlandia * The Endless Knot - Songs from Albion 3 (members only) * The Dream of Taliesin - The Bard and the Warrior (members only) * Way of the Warrior - The Bard and the Warrior (members only) Then join us in our extended podcast (https://theonering.com/members) where Jeff endures our Confessions from the Comfy Chair (including his thoughts on the Rings of Power)! πŸŽ‰ To get the extended episode, become a member at https://theonering.com/members ($4/mo and free for the 1st month)! β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” πŸ”— Episode Links πŸ”— β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Submit a LOTR Film Change β–Ί https://theonering.com/changes The Road Goes Ever On (The Old Walking Song) β–Ί https://soundcloud.com/jeff-johnson-arkmusic/the-road-goes-ever-on-the-old-walking-song Jeff Johnson's Music (Bandcamp) β–Ί https://jeffjohnsonarkmusic.bandcamp.com/ Ark Music (Jeff's website) β–Ί https://www.arkmusic.com/ Eirlandia Album β–Ί https://jeffjohnsonarkmusic.bandcamp.com/album/eirlandia β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” 🎧 Subscribe to our Podcast 🎧 β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Get the Extended Podcast β–Ί https://theonering.com/member Apple β–Ί https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/window-on-the-west/id1625960455 Google β–Ί https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5wb2RjYXN0bWlycm9yLmNvbS93b3R3 β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” πŸ”Ž If You Like Tolkien πŸ”Ž β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Make Tolkien Great Again - Tengwar Hat β–Ί https://shop.theonering.com/listing/make-tolkien-great-again-tw The Silmarillion β–Ί https://amzn.to/3a7wE0k The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien β–Ί https://amzn.to/3bognFr β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” πŸ“• Chapters πŸ“• β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” 00:00 Submit your Film Change! 04:05 Jeff Johnson Interview 43:45 The Road Goes Ever on (The Old Walking Song) 45:31 A Wonder Voyage - Eirlandia πŸ—£ Special Thanks to Austin Robertson for the use of his voice! πŸ—£ https://AustinRobertsonVoice.com
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Music is ESCAPE : An Interview with Jeff Johnson - Musician, Composer, Producer

views September 19th

Here's our 3rd recording from the December 2, 2003 roundtable interviews (our Peter Jackson episode is at https://youtu.be/JqhF91GJbGg)! In this episode, Liv Tyler and Orlando Bloom joined us to talk their thoughts about the films, their careers, and the crazy premiere in Wellington for Return of the King. Become a member to at https://theonering.com/members to hear our thoughts on: * Whether Liv Tyler was actually a good actress or just a pretty face. * If elves should've been portrayed differently by Peter Jackson * Michael's least favorite elf in Jackson's The Lord of the Rings (I bet you can guess it!) πŸŽ‰ To get the extended episode, become a member at https://theonering.com/members ($4/mo and free for the 1st month)! β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” πŸ”— Episode Links πŸ”— β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Submit a LOTR Film Change β–Ί https://theonering.com/changes β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” 🎧 Subscribe to our Podcast 🎧 β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Get the Extended Podcast β–Ί https://theonering.com/members Apple β–Ί https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/window-on-the-west/id1625960455 Google β–Ί https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5wb2RjYXN0bWlycm9yLmNvbS93b3R3 β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” πŸ”Ž If You Like Tolkien πŸ”Ž β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Make Tolkien Great Again - Tengwar Hat β–Ί https://shop.theonering.com/listing/make-tolkien-great-again-tw The Silmarillion β–Ί https://amzn.to/3a7wE0k The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien β–Ί https://amzn.to/3bognFr πŸ—£ Special Thanks to Austin Robertson for the use of his voice! πŸ—£ https://AustinRobertsonVoice.com β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” 🎬 Chapters 🎬 β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” 00:00 Intro 07:40 Interview with Liv Tyler and Orlando Bloom 18:41 Closing Thoughts
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An Interview with Liv Tyler and Orlando Bloom - 2003 Roundtable Interviews

views September 12th

Here's another recording from the December 2, 2003 roundtable interviews I was invited to join with a few other journalists to speak to the actors and crew of The Lord of the Rings (our Peter Jackson episode is at https://youtu.be/JqhF91GJbGg). While the audio is terrible (we did what we could to make it listenable!), Peter Jackson's Gandalf answered our questions earnestly and thoughtfully--particularly when discussing wisdom and fidelity to Tolkien's books. I hope you enjoy this detour down memory lane! And make sure you become a member at https://theonering.com/members! In the extended episode I talk more in depth about * What that green "jade" necklace he wore was (and a photo). * My thoughts on his portrayal of Gandalf (and whether even having a portrayal is good or bad). * Outside of PJ's films, what is the best adaptation of Lord of the Rings? πŸŽ‰ To get the extended episode, become a member at https://theonering.com/members ($4/mo and free for the 1st month)! β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” πŸ”— Episode Links πŸ”— β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Submit a LOTR Film Change β–Ί https://theonering.com/changes β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” 🎧 Subscribe to our Podcast 🎧 β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Get the Extended Podcast β–Ί https://theonering.com/members Apple β–Ί https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/window-on-the-west/id1625960455 Google β–Ί https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5wb2RjYXN0bWlycm9yLmNvbS93b3R3 β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” πŸ”Ž If You Like Tolkien πŸ”Ž β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Make Tolkien Great Again - Tengwar Hat β–Ί https://shop.theonering.com/listing/make-tolkien-great-again-tw The Silmarillion β–Ί https://amzn.to/3a7wE0k The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien β–Ί https://amzn.to/3bognFr πŸ—£ Special Thanks to Austin Robertson for the use of his voice! πŸ—£ https://AustinRobertsonVoice.com β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” 🎬 Chapters 🎬 β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” 00:00 Intro 06:10 Interview with Ian McKellen 23:45 Closing Thoughts
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Ian McKellen Read Tolkien EVERY NIGHT Before Filming - An Interview with Ian McKellen

views September 5th

We're wrapping up Tolkien's seminal essay this week looking at Consolation--and with that--Tolkien's well-known term, Eucatastrophe. With so much depth, this essay isn't easy to consume, and we really hope reading it with us helped you come to understand why Tolkien wrote it and why he believes Fairy Stories are so important! Watch all 6 Episodes! β–Ά. https://www.theonering.com/on-fairy-stories This week we look at: * Why Consolation/Eucatastrophe is required * What is Lord of the Ring's chief eucatastrophe? * Is eucatastrophe deus ex machina? * Why Eucatastrophe is glimpse of Truth (with a capital T!) * How George RR Martin drags us into darkness Then in our members-only episode (https://theonering.com/members) we discuss: * Should we try to avoid other artists visual interpretations of Tolkien since they affect our own subcreation? * What did Peter Jackson do in his films to help in understanding Tolkien? * Have we lost eucatastrophe as a glimpse of Truth in today's stories? * Do you have to experience True eucatastrophe (the resurrection of Christ) to effectively write eucatastrophe? * Is there a modern story that resembles Tolkien's notion of eucatastrophe? πŸŽ‰ To get the extended episode, become a member at https://theonering.com/members ($4/mo and free for the 1st month)! ...and here's my final attempt at defining On Fairy Stories in 1 sentence: A Fairy Story is a peculiarly unique artistic experience, as the author speaks directly into the imagination of the reader to sub-create a magical new world that provides visceral glimpses of eternal Truth through Eucatastrophe. β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” πŸ”— Episode Links πŸ”— β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Tales from the Perilous Realm (has "On Fairy Stories") β–Ί https://amzn.to/3OImRjb Amon Rudh by Ted Nasmith β–Ί https://www.theonering.com/turin-and-his-band-led-to-amon-rudh-ted-nasmith β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” 🎧 Subscribe to our Podcast 🎧 β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Get the Extended Podcast β–Ί https://theonering.com/member Apple β–Ί https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/window-on-the-west/id1625960455 Google β–Ί https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5wb2RjYXN0bWlycm9yLmNvbS93b3R3 β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” πŸ”Ž If You Like Tolkien πŸ”Ž β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” The Silmarillion β–Ί https://amzn.to/3a7wE0k The Children of Hurin β–Ί https://amzn.to/3JRwyIm The Fall of Gondolin - https://amzn.to/40qS8d6 The Fall of NΓΊmenor β–Ί https://amzn.to/3FpWs3F The Atlas of Middle-earth β–Ί https://amzn.to/3lzsIIf The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien β–Ί https://amzn.to/3bognFr Make Tolkien Great Again - Tengwar Hat β–Ί https://shop.theonering.com/listing/make-tolkien-great-again-tw β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” πŸ“• Chapters πŸ“• β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” 00:00 Intro 03:15 CS Lewis Trolled Tolkien 07:45 Consolation/Eucatastrophe is required 10:50 Is a happy ending happily ever after? 12:20 What is LOTR's chief eucatastrophe? 22:35 It's gotta be serious. And miraculous. 24:04 But is it deus ex machina? 30:35 Is fairy story uniquely suited for this? 33:50 Sci-fi -- is it fairy story? 35:40 It's a bit peculiar--to Tolkien 40:10 Eucatastrophe is glimpse of Truth 46:02 George RR Martin drags us into darkness 51:25 On Fairy Stories in 1 Sentence πŸ—£ Special Thanks to Austin Robertson for the use of his voice! πŸ—£ https://AustinRobertsonVoice.com
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Happily Ever After Isn't ENOUGH - On Fairy Stories, Part 6

views August 29th

What are we supposed to recover from?Β  And why do fairy stories provide it?Β  And why do we need to escape? And how do fairy stories break us out? Watch all 6 Episodes! β–Ά. https://www.theonering.com/on-fairy-stories As we get closer to finishing out "On Fairy Stories," Michael Dan and I discuss how recovery and escape are 2 of the 3 things (consolation will be next week!) that these fantasy tales offer us.Β  We look at: * Recovery from what? * What is this "mooreeffoc" he wrote about? * Has the world lost the ability to recover? * Why modern stories don't offer escape * Star Trek vs Star Wars -- as fairy stories * And how Tolkien was wrong about science fiction! Then in our members-only episode (https://theonering.com/members) we discuss: * How modern buildings reflect the loss of recovery. * Does recovery/escape/consolution bleed over to other art forms? * Do visual arts bring about escape? * Does music bring about escape? πŸŽ‰ To get the extended episode, become a member at https://theonering.com/members ($4/mo and free for the 1st month)! β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” πŸ”— Episode Links πŸ”— β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Tales from the Perilous Realm (has "On Fairy Stories") β–Ί https://amzn.to/3OImRjb Francesco's YouTube β–Ί https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa1s8M1nbCun3KGO3dqnWnA Francesco's Instagram β–Ί https://www.instagram.com/neon_pagan/ Francesco's Lego Vids β–Ί https://www.instagram.com/outofbrainwaves/ β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” 🎧 Subscribe to our Podcast 🎧 β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Get the Extended Podcast β–Ί https://theonering.com/member Apple β–Ί https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/window-on-the-west/id1625960455 Google β–Ί https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5wb2RjYXN0bWlycm9yLmNvbS93b3R3 β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” πŸ”Ž If You Like Tolkien πŸ”Ž β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” The Silmarillion β–Ί https://amzn.to/3a7wE0k The Children of Hurin β–Ί https://amzn.to/3JRwyIm The Fall of Gondolin - https://amzn.to/40qS8d6 The Fall of NΓΊmenor β–Ί https://amzn.to/3FpWs3F The Atlas of Middle-earth β–Ί https://amzn.to/3lzsIIf The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien β–Ί https://amzn.to/3bognFr Make Tolkien Great Again - Tengwar Hat β–Ί https://shop.theonering.com/listing/make-tolkien-great-again-tw β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” πŸ“• Chapters πŸ“• β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” 00:00 Intro 06:40 Recovery from what? 12:00 Mooreeffoc / Coffeeroom 17:47 Simple and Fundamental Things 21:05 Has the world lost "recovery"? 27:45 Escape... but not desertion 30:50 Modern stories don't offer escape 34:00 Electric Light Oppression 37:46 Star Trek vs Star Wars 39:28 What is more real? 46:32 The Greatest Escape 50:05 Tolkien was WRONG πŸ—£ Special Thanks to Austin Robertson for the use of his voice! πŸ—£ https://AustinRobertsonVoice.com
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Escape ISN'T POSSIBLE with "Modern" Storytelling - On Fairy Stories, Part 5

views August 22nd

When Tolkien talks about Fantasy, he doesn't simply mean fiction stories set in sword-and-sorcery worlds. Fantasy is the highest form of sub-creation, the "most nearly pure form"--and the most potent. An art form that is "best left to words, to true literature." Watch all 6 Episodes! β–Ά. https://www.theonering.com/on-fairy-stories Michael, Dan, and I discuss this idea of Fantasy as the one form of Art that comes closest to true Enchantment. We look at: * The difference between imagination and fantasy. * The ideal of "FaΓ«rian Drama". * The problem with "modern" sensibilities in Fantasy--and how that ruins true sub-creation. * Why films will never match the power of true sub-creation. Then in our members-only episode (https://theonering.com/members) we: * Did Peter Jackson's films destroy Tolkien's sub-creative vision? * Can Tolkien's faith be separated from his sub-creation? Should it? * Is there a difference between determinative and discovery sub-creation? * β€œNo tears in the writer, no tears in the reader. No surprise in the writer, no surprise in the reader.” πŸŽ‰ To get the extended episode, become a member at https://theonering.com/members ($4/mo and free for the 1st month)! β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” πŸ”— Episode Links πŸ”— β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Tales from the Perilous Realm (has "On Fairy Stories") β–Ί https://amzn.to/3OImRjb Make Tolkien Great Again - Tengwar Hat β–Ί https://shop.theonering.com/listing/make-tolkien-great-again-tw β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” 🎧 Subscribe to our Podcast 🎧 β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Get the Extended Podcast β–Ί https://theonering.com/member Apple β–Ί https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/window-on-the-west/id1625960455 Google β–Ί https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5wb2RjYXN0bWlycm9yLmNvbS93b3R3 β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” πŸ”Ž If You Like Tolkien πŸ”Ž β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” The Silmarillion β–Ί https://amzn.to/3a7wE0k The Children of Hurin β–Ί https://amzn.to/3JRwyIm The Fall of Gondolin - https://amzn.to/40qS8d6 The Fall of NΓΊmenor β–Ί https://amzn.to/3FpWs3F The Atlas of Middle-earth β–Ί https://amzn.to/3lzsIIf The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien β–Ί https://amzn.to/3bognFr πŸ—£ Special Thanks to Austin Robertson for the use of his voice! πŸ—£ https://AustinRobertsonVoice.com πŸ–Ό Special Thanks to Anna Grumbine for her artwork! πŸ–Ό https://www.instagram.com/a.m.altas/
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Movies are NOT Sub-Creation - On Fairy Stories, Part 4

views August 15th

This week we discussed "Children" from the "On Fairy Stories" by Tolkien.Β  He pushes back against the coupling of fairy-stories and children, making the point that, "If fairy-story as a kind is worth reading at all it is worthy to be written for and read by adults." Watch all 6 Episodes! β–Ά. https://www.theonering.com/on-fairy-stories We talk about: * Suspension of Disbelief vs Literary Belief * How fairy-stories are not to be relegated to nurseries * How children ruin everything (even fairy-stories) if we leave it alone with them * The "covert sniggering" that happens when adults write stories FOR children * Is the Hobbit too "silly" for Middle-earth Then in our members-only episode (https://theonering.com/members) we: * Did Tolkien approve or enjoy tragedies? * Discuss our interview with Nick Groom last week, and why we weren't more confrontational. * We did, in fact, react with quiet disbelief at some of Professor Groom's answers to our Confessions from the Comfy Chair--just check the screencaps! πŸŽ‰ To get the extended episode, become a member at https://theonering.com/members ($4/mo and free for the 1st month)! β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” πŸ”— Episode Links πŸ”— β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Tales from the Perilous Realm (has "On Fairy Stories") β–Ί https://amzn.to/3OImRjb Make Tolkien Great Again - Tengwar Hat β–Ί https://shop.theonering.com/listing/make-tolkien-great-again-tw β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” 🎧 Subscribe to our Podcast 🎧 β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Get the Extended Podcast β–Ί https://theonering.com/member Apple β–Ί https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/window-on-the-west/id1625960455 Google β–Ί https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5wb2RjYXN0bWlycm9yLmNvbS93b3R3 β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” πŸ”Ž If You Like Tolkien πŸ”Ž β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” The Silmarillion β–Ί https://amzn.to/3a7wE0k The Children of Hurin β–Ί https://amzn.to/3JRwyIm The Fall of Gondolin - https://amzn.to/40qS8d6 The Fall of NΓΊmenor β–Ί https://amzn.to/3FpWs3F The Atlas of Middle-earth β–Ί https://amzn.to/3lzsIIf The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien β–Ί https://amzn.to/3bognFr πŸ—£ Special Thanks to Austin Robertson for the use of his voice! πŸ—£ https://AustinRobertsonVoice.com πŸ–Ό Special Thanks to Anna Grumbine for her artwork! πŸ–Ό https://www.instagram.com/a.m.altas/
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Kids Ruin Everything! Why fantasy is FOR adults - On Fairy Stories, Part 3

views August 8th

This week Michael and I talked with Professor Nick Groom, author of Tolkien in the 21st Century: The Meaning of Middle-earth Today, releasing Sept. 5, 2023 (apologies for some some of the echo in the audio!). Professor Groom's book is a detailed, in-depth, but readable look into Middle-earth, and how he perceives Tolkien as more relevant than ever before--particularly in a post-COVID culture. This was a refreshing discussion that dove deep into things including: * Professor Groom's thoughts on the ambiguity of evil in Middle-earth * How Tolkien's themes are vital in a post-lockdown era * Why he believes The Rings of Power is a great story in the tradition of Middle-earth adaptations--but definitely isn't Tolkien's story. Then, join us in our extended episode (https://theonering.com/members) where we ask: * Does The Rings of Power deserve the amount of criticism we give it? * Who is his favorite character in all of Middle-earth? * What should be done to encourage young artists to write great new stories again? πŸŽ‰ To get the extended episode, become a member at https://theonering.com/members ($4/mo and free for the 1st month)! β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” πŸ”— Episode Links πŸ”— β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Preorder Tolkien in the 21st Century (US Edition) β–Ί https://amzn.to/3q2Ylju 21st-Century-Tolkien (UK Edition) β–Ί https://www.amazon.co.uk/Twenty-First-Century-Tolkien-Middle-Earth-Means-Today/dp/1838956948 The Last Ringbearer β–Ί https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Last_Ringbearer β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” 🎧 Subscribe to our Podcast 🎧 β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Get the Extended Podcast β–Ί https://theonering.com/member Apple β–Ί https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/window-on-the-west/id1625960455 Google β–Ί https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5wb2RjYXN0bWlycm9yLmNvbS93b3R3 β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” πŸ”Ž If You Like Tolkien πŸ”Ž β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” The Silmarillion β–Ί https://amzn.to/3a7wE0k The Children of Hurin β–Ί https://amzn.to/3JRwyIm The Fall of Gondolin - https://amzn.to/40qS8d6 The Fall of NΓΊmenor β–Ί https://amzn.to/3FpWs3F The Atlas of Middle-earth β–Ί https://amzn.to/3lzsIIf The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien β–Ί https://amzn.to/3bognFr πŸ—£ Special Thanks to Austin Robertson for the use of his voice! πŸ—£ https://AustinRobertsonVoice.com πŸ–Ό Special Thanks to Anna Grumbine for her artwork! πŸ–Ό https://www.instagram.com/a.m.altas/
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Tolkien STILL Matters (but does The Rings of Power?): Nick Groom, Tolkien in the 21st Century author

views August 1st

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