The Hobbit

An illustration of a dagger going through the rings of power

‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Offers a Lot of Possibilities

Jordan Oulela, University of Texas at San Antonio

Tolkien left an abundance of source material to work from, but speculators wonder if the new series will stay true to his original vision.…

March 4, 2022

Here’s What We Already Know About ‘The Lord of the Rings: War of Rohirrim’

Illusion Ventura, Whittier College

While very little information has been released about the beloved series's upcoming film, we do know that it will be featuring a refreshing anime art style.…

January 22, 2022

A group of friends around a campfire — the perfect place to read Tolkien

Why You Should Read J.R.R. Tolkien Next Time You Go Camping

Elliot Jackson-Ontkush, Skidmore College

The rich environmental imagery featured in 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings' make them the perfect novels to read outside.…

July 11, 2021

a Netflix sci-fi/fantasy adaptations - an illustration of two characters from The Witcher

Making Successful Sci-Fi/Fantasy Adaptations Is Not Always an Easy Task for Filmmakers

Elliot Jackson-Ontkush, Skidmore College

Reworking popular novels into visual media has become a phenomenon in recent years, but many readers find the filmed versions to be unsatisfactory in comparison.…

June 12, 2021