Hayao Miyazaki’s Classic, ‘Spirited Away,’ Highlights What’s Missing In Today’s Movies For Kids
When every newly released children’s movie is overstimulating, with nothing at a Miyazaki tempo, that’s a problem. Thankfully, works like these are more accessible than ever.
The Left Can’t Stand Tolkien’s Christian-Influenced ‘Lord Of The Rings,’ So Amazon Is Giving It A ‘Game Of Thrones’ Makeover
It is obvious the left has it in for Tolkien and his work. This could not stop a major company like Amazon from wanting to profit off Tolkien’s hugely popular Legendarium.
Christopher Tolkien Was The Unsung Hero Of Middle Earth
The son of J.R.R. Tolkien did far more than just compile and edit his father’s unfinished stories. He helped create the world of Middle Earth.
Let’s Evaluate Palantir’s Berkeley Dust-Up Through Tolkien’s Lens
The University of California, Berkeley has cut financial ties with Palantir, Peter Thiel’s Tolkien-inspired data company.
Disappointed In ‘Game Of Thrones’ Denouement? Middle-Earth Has The Cure
Whether for the first time or a return trip, ‘Game of Thrones’ fans unsatisfied with the finale should journey to J.R.R. Tolkien’s inspiring world of Middle-Earth.
‘Tolkien’ Distorts And Flattens J.R.R. Tolkien’s Incredible Life Story
Why bother with people from another time if we have to always reduce them to boring, conventional people of our own times?
From ‘Rocketman’ to ‘Tolkien,’ 12 True-Life Films To See This Year
For moviegoers looking to see something beyond superhero films and animated flicks, a variety of 2019 biopics will spotlight notable heroes and stories.
Big New York Exhibition Of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Artwork Leaves Out His Christianity
Always thinking about the mythology he was inventing, Tolkien would draw on any paper that came to hand as he imagined the peoples and cultures of Middle-earth.
How ‘Uncultured Multiculturalism’ Unravels The Problems Of Retelling Tolkien’s Tales
J.R.R. Tolkien’s tales of Middle-earth remain as beloved as ever. Yet, as our superficial culture rushes to absorb and adapt his work, it continually fails to understand the themes that make his work meaningful.
‘It’ Is The Definitive Cinematic Adaptation Of Stephen King’s Literary World
Much of Stephen King’s work may wear the skin of Bram Stoker or Arthur Machen, but the skeleton and muscles come from Middle Earth.
Goodbye To The Minister Of Magic, Actor Robert Hardy
‘Harry Potter’ and ‘All Creatures Great and Small’ actor Robert Hardy was a timeless performer who studied under J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis.
‘Stranger Things’ Is A Triumph Of Imagination
Netflix’s new hit series ‘Stranger Things’ creates a dark and dangerous world but imbues it with wonder. No wonder the heroes are children.
The GOP’s Ring-Wraiths
Chris Christie’s vacuous speech on Tuesday night at the RNC proved he is in thrall to Donald Trump. He has become a Ring-wraith, a slave to one master.
The New ‘Ghostbusters’ And The Multiverse At The Multiplex
The new ‘Ghostbusters’ is not just a reboot, because it’s no longer enough to have one film or even a franchise. You have to have a whole darned ‘universe.’
What We Can Learn About Freedom From ‘The Hobbit Party’
‘The Hobbit Party’ calls us to stop and think where we might otherwise have been inclined just to be carried along by the adventure.
Are Hobbits For Hippies? Or, How Would J.R.R. Tolkien Vote?
Here’s what we can learn about J.R.R. Tolkien’s views of man and government from The Hobbit.