*Warning: the content of this piece may be too fantastically brilliant for readers to comprehend* For lack of a better title…. Ode to the Costume Room Before me are thousands of people just waiting to be born and discovered. However, they have to be created by someone willing to become a completely different person, whether … More Ode to the Costume Room
“When I sit alone in a theatre and gaze into the dark space of its empty stage, I’m frequently seized by fear that this time I won’t manage to penetrate it, and I always hope that this fear will never desert me. Without an unending search for the key to the secret of creativity, there … More Quote
Bilbo is originally chosen as the “lucky number,” so that Thorin and Company will not be an unlucky thirteen. During the course of the expedition, Gandalf remarks several times that Bilbo is extraordinarily lucky. Some of his luck seems to be the deserved reward for Bilbo’s courage and determination. For example, after attempting to find … More Bilbo’s Luck
It’s Friday the 13th! In keeping with the superstitious day we have a special blog post devoted to some of the common theatre superstitions. Please feel free to comment with any others. 1. Ghostly Light – There should always be a light burning in an empty theater to ward off ghosts. You might find this odd, … More 6 Unlucky Theatre Superstitions
Fans and critics of Tolkien’s works have observed several ambiguously Racist and race-based elements; these go further into stereotyping or symbolism of good versus evil in the Tolkien’s legendarium. As early as the first edition of the Lord of the Rings this topic was discussed, including by C.S. Lewis who wrote that people who dislike … More Race Issues in The Hobbit
John Ronald Reuel Tolkien was born in 1892 in Bloemfontein, South Africa, where his father was a bank manager. At the age of three, Ronald’s poor health led his mother to move with him and his brother, Hilary, back to England, where they settled in Sarehole, a county village on the outskirts of Birmingham. His … More J. R. R. Tolkien and Middle-earth
“He did something on the first day which I’ve never forgotten – and it’s all about status, and it’s something that every actor learns in drama school but no one ever applies, because it means being selfless – and Ian is a very selfless actor … When I walked in the door of Bag End, … More An amazing thing…
Q: Is It True There is Racism in The Lord of the Rings? ANSWER: Yes, it is true there is racism in The Lord of the Rings. However, many people who ask this question may really mean to ask, “Is The Lord of the Rings a racist work of fiction?” Although some people claim that … More Is It True There is Racism in The Lord of the Rings?
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