From a film full of powerful scenes, APOCALYPSE NOW, Martin Sheen's Williard shooting an injured Vietnamese girl. He then turns to Chief Phillips and says, "I told you not to stop."
True enough! but the kindly Professor claims his works were histories built to support his invented langauge. In all of his commentaries Tolkien scoffed at the idea of his work being allegoric. I think I recall his major issue with those claims was that he would not have portrayed the West (the Americas) as the "promised land". Either way TB is a bit out of line with the rest of the story. Maybe he was trying to tie in an old and favorite creation into his newer work. What say you regarding casting ideas?
I always felt Tolkien included Bombadil in The Fellowship as a way to develop the character of Bombadil himself. The "Adventures of Tom Bombadil" was written in 1934. Before the Fellowship was even begun. His position in Tolkien's world has created more questions than answers for me. Who or what was he? why did the ring have no power over him? He was known to Elrond and Gandalf yet neither thought he could (or would) keep the ring safe. His inclusion in the movie could not have been tied in at a later date. Of course J.R.R. may have seen him as a handy way to allow the hobbitts to escape the Shire. Bertie's idea of casting intrigues me. I'll have to consider that. Maybe some other Listers have suggestions.
I visited specifically to see what you and/or jim thought of LOR. I agree it is to be seen on the big screen. What impressed me most about the film is that it finally gives me another's perspective on the good professor's world. It didn't always agree with what I imagined, but it served to breathe cinematic life to a long cherished idea. The Mines of Moria scene was fantastic. I thought the film was strong enough to satisfy the Tolkienites along with the general public. Bring on the TWO TOWERS.
Some equipment failure on the home machine has severely curtailed my Listology contributions. I still check out the lists as I get time at the office. Still trying on the sci-fi ss list.
Haven't seen Pearl Harbour although I expect I will. I always enjoyed Tora, Tora, Tora because it played the surprise attack from the Japanese perspective.
Never saw "Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo"? A Spencer Tracy/ Van johnson classic made during the war years (1944).
I liked it too. Not too many westerns I didn't like. The guilty reference was made solely to differentiate between serious film and escapist film (although the distintion is often blurred).
I am surprised that both of you would leave the Tommy album off any "best of" list for this band. I too felt that a great deal of the public's view of the WHO was unfairly colored by the album and it's theme approach. This was mostly due to American FM playlists more than the band's efforts. Even with all it's faults Tommy was very well crafted and moved rock into here-to-for unexplored areas. These areas were explored ably by the likes of Bowie and Queen to name a few. It's your list critic, but I personally would have to include Tommy on any WHO list.
My belated Congrats also.
New job; new home computer and a bit more time might allow me to be among the "living" again. Bertie; "We men of mature years" Indeed!
From a film full of powerful scenes, APOCALYPSE NOW, Martin Sheen's Williard shooting an injured Vietnamese girl. He then turns to Chief Phillips and says, "I told you not to stop."
Once again, an interesting list. Very original
I always saw TB as a somewhat short bowlegged type. Michael Palin perhaps?
True enough! but the kindly Professor claims his works were histories built to support his invented langauge. In all of his commentaries Tolkien scoffed at the idea of his work being allegoric. I think I recall his major issue with those claims was that he would not have portrayed the West (the Americas) as the "promised land". Either way TB is a bit out of line with the rest of the story. Maybe he was trying to tie in an old and favorite creation into his newer work. What say you regarding casting ideas?
I always felt Tolkien included Bombadil in The Fellowship as a way to develop the character of Bombadil himself. The "Adventures of Tom Bombadil" was written in 1934. Before the Fellowship was even begun. His position in Tolkien's world has created more questions than answers for me. Who or what was he? why did the ring have no power over him? He was known to Elrond and Gandalf yet neither thought he could (or would) keep the ring safe. His inclusion in the movie could not have been tied in at a later date. Of course J.R.R. may have seen him as a handy way to allow the hobbitts to escape the Shire. Bertie's idea of casting intrigues me. I'll have to consider that. Maybe some other Listers have suggestions.
I visited specifically to see what you and/or jim thought of LOR. I agree it is to be seen on the big screen. What impressed me most about the film is that it finally gives me another's perspective on the good professor's world. It didn't always agree with what I imagined, but it served to breathe cinematic life to a long cherished idea. The Mines of Moria scene was fantastic. I thought the film was strong enough to satisfy the Tolkienites along with the general public. Bring on the TWO TOWERS.
Even though my body of work is small, I thought I might slip in with the sweaty movie list.
Some equipment failure on the home machine has severely curtailed my Listology contributions. I still check out the lists as I get time at the office. Still trying on the sci-fi ss list.
Haven't seen Pearl Harbour although I expect I will. I always enjoyed Tora, Tora, Tora because it played the surprise attack from the Japanese perspective.
Never saw "Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo"? A Spencer Tracy/ Van johnson classic made during the war years (1944).
I liked it too. Not too many westerns I didn't like. The guilty reference was made solely to differentiate between serious film and escapist film (although the distintion is often blurred).
I am surprised that both of you would leave the Tommy album off any "best of" list for this band. I too felt that a great deal of the public's view of the WHO was unfairly colored by the album and it's theme approach. This was mostly due to American FM playlists more than the band's efforts. Even with all it's faults Tommy was very well crafted and moved rock into here-to-for unexplored areas. These areas were explored ably by the likes of Bowie and Queen to name a few. It's your list critic, but I personally would have to include Tommy on any WHO list.
Tippi Hedren
Sorry I had it backwards; The way we were.