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A 20th anniversary celebration of the Lord of the Rings films
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Tuesday May 17, 2022
Tuesday May 17, 2022
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
Part 4: The Kingdom of Rohan
Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) begin in the Rohan! We get our first good look at the Rohirrim as we meet the major players at court: Theoden King, his nephew and niece Eomer and Eowyn, and his advisor Grima Wormtongue. And for the podcast, this begins our deep dive into the history of Men leading to the creation of this kingdom!
Tuesday May 10, 2022
Tuesday May 10, 2022
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
Part 3: Taking the Hobbits to Isengard
Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) pick up the trail of Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli as they track a band of Uruk-Hai westward across the plains of Rohan. As they pursue Merry and Pippin's gaolers, we begin our breakdown of Orc culture and languages and their historical roots in our world.
Tuesday May 03, 2022
Tuesday May 03, 2022
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
Part 2: Emyn Muil
Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) navigate the labyrinth of razor sharp rocks that is the Emyn Muil as Frodo and Sam inch ever closer to Mordor. Of course, the couple becomes a throuple in a big way as Gollum makes his entry into the narrative, and we go in depth on the history and cinematic creation of the Once and Future Ringbearer!
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
Tuesday Apr 26, 2022
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)
Part 1: Foundations of Stone
Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) begin some new devilry with their first episode on The Two Towers! We both share our experiences coming to this film, our expectations, and the impression its left. Then we kick off the film in style: Gandalf vs the Balrog, and this time, it's biblical!
Thursday Apr 07, 2022
Thursday Apr 07, 2022
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
Part 19: Fellowship Wrap Up
Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) put a bow on Fellowship of the Ring; we reflect back on the film in full, naming our favorite moments and discussing its lasting legacy. But first, how about that Enya song!
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
Thursday Mar 31, 2022
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
Part 18: The Departure of Boromir
Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) are finally here, at the end of all things Fellowship. It's an action-packed episode, with memorable set pieces and heartbreaking moments abound. With all these swords and tears, it's a perfect opportunity to talk about this film's take on masculinity, a softer incarnation than usually seen in pop culture!
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
Thursday Mar 24, 2022
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
Part 17: Parth Galen
Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) take the Great River down past the Argonath and make camp at Parth Galen, where their course turns east to Mordor. This gives your hosts an opportunity to discuss the adaptive choices informing this film's finish, and then we witness as the Ring takes Boromir!
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
Thursday Mar 17, 2022
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
Character Analysis: Legolas
Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) declare HIMBO RIGHTS! as we break down Legolas of the Woodland Realm! We wrap up our look at Elvish cultures in Middle-Earth and discuss Legolas's father, Thranduil, King of the Mirkwood Elves. Lastly, we discuss Orlando Bloom, who was only 20 when cast for these films!
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Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
Part 16: Lothlorien Part 2
Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) bask in the magic of Galadriel, in all her terrible beauty! We look inside the mirror with Frodo to see scourings and hellfire, before jetting over to Isengard for the unleashing of the Uruk-Hai! But first, we continue spelling out the Elvish kingdoms and cultures of Middle-Earth!
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Thursday Mar 03, 2022
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
Part 15: Lothlorien Part 1
Manu (@ManuclearBomb) and Emily (@JRRTweetien) seek refuge in the woods of Lothlorien, by the grace of the Lady Galadriel. As we introduce one of the prominent figures in the history of the Legendarium, we begin our multi-part discussion laying out the history of the Elven cultures of Middle-Earth!
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