The Lord of the Rings

In an article about animator Ralph Bakshi three hobbits from 'Lord of the Rings' hide from a Nazgûl.

The Secret History of Ralph Bakshi — Adult Animation’s Godfather

Jacob Puestow, University of Wisconsin, Green Bay

This artist thrived on controversy; he built his film legacy on all things radical and risqué.…

February 25, 2023

A drawing of Eragon and his dragon is shown in somber hues of blue and purple.

Now 20 Years Old, ‘Eragon’ Remains a Brilliant Work of Fantasy

Emily Elizabeth Louie, American University

Christopher Paolini’s ‘The Inheritance Cycle,’ a series about dragons, magic and distant lands, uses detailed storytelling and worldbuilding to keep its following engaged two decades later.…

July 25, 2022

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

screenshot from Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power

‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ Trailer Leaves Some Fans Wanting More

Janey Schmidt, Columbia College Chicago

Amazon's return to Middle-earth leaves something to be desired for hardcore Tolkien fans.…

February 24, 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

Photo of the characters from The Wheel of Time

‘The Wheel of Time’ Takes Center Stage as the Next Big Fantasy TV Series

Xochitl Menjivar, San Francisco State University

Amazon Prime Video's new show aims to fill the large gap left by the conclusion of ‘Game of Thrones.'…

November 17, 2021

Illustration of books in an article about cliché story plots

5 Cliched Story Plots to Avoid

Jenna Amore, Oakland University

As November marks the beginning of National Novel Writing Month and creators everywhere are embarking on their imaginative journies, many are sinking into overdone writing pitfalls.…

November 13, 2021

‘The Witcher’ Is a Thrilling Netflix Original That Even Non-Fantasy Fans Will Enjoy

Sonia Noorbakhsh, UC Berkeley

Regardless of genre, the TV show is filled with humor, drama and philosophical questions that can draw in anybody.…

October 16, 2021

The Continuing Legacy and Enduring Nature of ‘Dune’

Ian Linn, Oberlin College

Frank Herbert’s seminal novel has influenced countless science fiction writers, even though it has remained a relatively niche series.…

August 27, 2021

Illustration of Aragorn from "Lord of the Rings" holding a sword

Will the New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Prequels Live Up to Their Predecessors?

Zach Spangler, University of Michigan

Prime Video hopes to incorporate elements of HBO’s hit 'Game of Thrones,' such as sex and violence, into its LOTR prequel series, but risks doing a disservice to its source material in the process.…

July 15, 2021