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?
The Hobbit: Is Thranduil More Powerful Than Elrond?
Is being the self-crowned king of Mirkwood all it's cracked up to be?
The Hobbit: Is Beorn Really The Last Of His Kind?
Is Beorn so grumpy because he suffers from survivor's guilt?
The Hobbit: What Is The Black Arrow And why Is It So Lethal?
It takes mighty weapons to defeat mighty enemies, and the famous Black Arrow is no exception.
The Hobbit: This Character Was Completely Misrepresented
He's one of the most loathsome characters of the movies, but was he really that bad in the books?
The Hobbit: Why Alfrid Is The Best Addition To The Film Trilogy
Alfrid is just one of those characters that the audience loves to hate, which makes him perfect for this trilogy.
The Hobbit: Are The Illusions Of Mirkwood Elven Magic Or Spider Trickery?
The Mirkwood sequence is one of the best in The Hobbit, but what were the illusions really caused by?
The Hobbit: Why Did Tolkien Write His Famous Story In The First Place?
There are lots of little things that add up to make a great story, but ultimately it's the heart that goes into it.
The Hobbit: How The Lyrics Of The Misty Mountains Song Predicts Thorin's Fate
This harrowing song of the past is even more tragic in how it predicts the future.
The Hobbit: How Does The One Ring Betray Bilbo And Almost Get Him Killed?
Not only did the One Ring almost get Bilbo killed, it also made him lose the brass buttons from his waistcoat.
The Hobbit: Where Are The Stone Giants From And What Happens To Them Before Frodo's Quest?
Fans of the giants should read the Irish legend that they were based on.
The Hobbit: Which Everyday Catchphrase Still Used Today Was Invented By Bilbo Baggins?
What turn of phrase uttered by Bilbo is still common, and what does it have to do with Gandalf's fiery pinecones?
The Hobbit: What Is A Furrier, And Why Is It So Insulting To Beorn The Bear-Man?
There's an interesting double meaning to the word Skin-Changer in the world of The Hobbit.
The Hobbit: Why Are Glamdring And Orchrist Known As Beater And Biter?
How did these characters earn these nicknames, and which Age of Middle Earth earned them these impressive titles?
The Hobbit: What Does Lobelia Sackville-Baggins Have To Do With Bilbo Joining The Quest For Erebor?
What is her role in Bilbo's adventure, and which surprising character in The Hobbit books is she likened to?
The Hobbit: Why Did Gandalf Choose Bilbo For The Quest, Despite Thorin Being So Against It?
Did Gandalf make this choice because Thorin was so against it?
The Hobbit: How Is Thorin's Death In The Movies Different From The Book?
The version of the scene that appears in The Hobbit novel has a few big differences from its on-screen counterpart. Which one is more effective?
Lord Of The Rings Cast Bust Out 20th Anniversary Rap On Late Night With Stephen Colbert
The cast of The Lord of the Rings performed a truly epic rap on Stephen Colbert's show to celebrate the trilogy's 20th anniversary.
LOTR: Where Were All Of The Other Dwarves During The Story?
The Dwarves of Middle-Earth may have been somewhat absent from Lord of the Rings, but that doesn't mean they didn't have their own troubles going on.
LOTR: Why Did Aragorn Become A Ranger?
Aragorn is a king in secret, hiding his destiny and serving a very different role. Why is Aragorn so different in the early days of the Fellowship?