Lord of the Rings

The Lord of the Rings is one of the most iconic names in entertainment. The franchise started with novels from J. R. R. Tolkien before being adapted onto the big screen by Peter Jackson in one of the most critically-acclaimed film trilogies of all time. There have also been numerous The Lord of the Rings video games of varying quality. 

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Faramir and Gollum
LOTR: Is Faramir Responsible For Gollum Betraying Frodo?

When Faramir makes Frodo trick Gollum at the pool, does he seal the hobbit's fate?

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What Future Lord of the Rings Games Need to Learn From Past Titles

The Lord of The Rings has already seen many video game adaptations, so future games should look back to these older titles for guidance.

Cirdan at the harbor
LOTR: Who Is The Oldest Elf In Middle Earth?

Which elf has lived the longest, and how does he relate to the other characters in the story?

Rings of Power Hands
LOTR: Amazon's The Rings Of Power Has A Big Advantage Over Most Prequels

Fans are excited to finally see some of the earlier Ages of Middle Earth on screen.

left to right: 006, Cunningham, Nedry
8 Traitors In Movies Fans Love To Hate

Traitors, backstabbers, and betrayers are some of the most hated villains in fiction, and these films make sure they get their comeuppance.

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LOTR: Sauron Is A Maiar Just Like The 5 Wizards, So Why Is He So Much More Powerful?

IF he is just like the rest of them, then why do the five wizards fear and revere Sauron?

gandalf and balrog
The Hobbit: Why Didn't Gandalf Defeat Smaug Like He Defeated The Balrog 60 Years Later?

Considering how the grey wizard took down the Balrog, could he have KO'd the big lizard?

Arwen to Undying Lands
LOTR: What If A Mortal Went To The Undying Lands Without The Gift Of The Valar?

If a mortal found themselves in this situation, would they ever be allowed into Middle Earth's heaven?

A Ringwraith looking for Frodo, Sam, Merry, and Pippin in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Lord of the Rings: Gollum - How Daedalic Entertainment Can Nail Ringwraiths

The Lord of the Rings: Gollum needs to spotlight some of the Ringwraiths’ signature abilities if they serve as antagonists in the game.

Bilbo Baggins holding up Sting in 2003's The Hobbit by Sierra
Every Video Game Based on The Hobbit

The Hobbit doesn’t have as many game adaptations as The Lord of the Rings, but it still has a long history of retellings within video games.

Denethor Lead Poisoning
LOTR: The Potential Real World Cause Of Denethor's Mental State

It has to do with the downfall of an ancient civilization in human history.

Radagast and the bird
The Hobbit: Did Radagast Eat Too Many Mushrooms?

There are lots of the other characters smoking pipe-weed, so are mushrooms really that much worse?

Alfrid and Grima
LOTR: Are Alfrid And Wormtongue Related?

They share so many characteristics, including physical appearance, so can this theory be true?

Tauriel and Kili
The Hobbit's Love Triangle Ruins Tauriel's Character

Love triangles have become a popular trope in modern movie culture, and they are always problematic

Thranduil scar
The Hobbit: What Is The Scar On Thranduil's Face And How Is He Able To Conceal It?

This scene has caused so many debates in the realm of Tolkien fans, so what is the story behind the scar?

Gollums Cave
LOTR: Why Didn't The Ringwraiths Pursue Gollum When He Put On The Ring?

Why didn't the Ringwraiths chase Gollum, or Bilbo, while they were wearing the ring?

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The Hobbit: Is Thranduil More Powerful Than Elrond?

Is being the self-crowned king of Mirkwood all it's cracked up to be?

Beorn cutting Wood
The Hobbit: Is Beorn Really The Last Of His Kind?

Is Beorn so grumpy because he suffers from survivor's guilt?

Ugluk, Bolg, and Shagrat Orcs and Uruk-hai from Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit
Lord Of The Rings: 10 Orcs Only Book Readers Know

While orcs are some of the more recognizable characters in Lord of the Rings, there are some that did not get the screen time they deserve.

Dain Ironfoot, Thrain, and Thror the Dwarf Lords from Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit
Lord Of The Rings: 9 Dwarves Only Book Readers Know

These dwarves famous from the Lord of the Rings books never made it to the big screen despite their interesting roles.