Why Comparing the Rings of Power to Previous Tolkien Adaptations is Problematic: Christopher Thompson
To begin, let me ask you a simple question: Would you rationally compare Ralph Bakshi's adaptation of the Lord of the Rings to Peter Jackson's magnum opus trilogy? No, of course not. Because you really can't. The same reason why you can't compare Rankin and...
From Khazad-Dum to Moria: How the Dwarven realm will look in the Rings of Power
One of the most important scenarios in The Rings of Power will undoubtedly be the majestic realm of Khazad-Dum, which for thousands of years was the most powerful and thriving dwarven kingdom in Middle-earth. This place was also significant and iconic during the Third Age,...
The Blue Wizards Can Solve a Serious “Rings of Power” Issue
The “Rings of Power” team is facing an interesting challenge. They’re trying to create a Middle-earth story about a part of Tolkien’s world with, well, almost no clear-cut characters. Sure, there are the familiar faces that we all know and love, like Galadriel, Isildur, Elrond, Annatar,...
The corruption of the elves and Adar’s (Potential?) origins: Francesco Lionetti
There are less than four months to go until the release of "The Rings of Power", and the controversy inherent in some of the choices presented by Amazon now remain to rage incessantly. One of the elements that most frightens the fandom is Adar's character,...